In a country with a wealth of talent but limited opportunity, Indian Idol provides aspiring singers with a platform to showcase their skills on a national stage.
Now in its 13th season, the popular reality show is once again open to talented individuals from all corners of India.
Aspiring singers in Mumbai queued up for hours at the auditions venue, with some people arriving as early as 6:30 am.
In this new series, we introduce you to some of India’s best new voices who hope to be part of Indian Idol 13.