Arfin was cautioned early on to work harder on his vocal technicalities. Despite showing promise, he was the first to bid adieu to the stage in a decision that reminded fans of the high stakes involved in the "Yaadon Ki Playlist" journey. Eliminated Contestants List (Till Early 2026)
Following Arfin Rana, several other talented singers have exited the show as it progressed toward the Top 10 phase. Contestant Elimination Date November 23, 2025 Manav December 7, 2025 Banashree Biswas December 21, 2025 Abhijeet Sharma January 18, 2026 Shreya Verma February 1, 2026 Sugandha Date February 15, 2026 Shreenidhi Shastry March 8, 2026 Amritha Rajan March 29, 2026 Current Season Status Indian Idol 16 judges #IndianIdol #indianidol16 #judges indian idol season 16 1st elimination
While Manasi and Sneha were declared safe based on viewer votes, Priyangshu received the lowest number of votes, making him the first finalist to bid farewell to the competition. Arfin was cautioned early on to work harder
At the end of the episode, the bottom three contestants were revealed: Contestant Elimination Date November 23, 2025 Manav December
For a closer look at the emotional highlights and the announcement that shook the contestants:
Vishal Dadlani remarked, “This is the cruel part of the competition. Priyangshu has a rare gift, but the audience has spoken. This is a lesson in how unpredictable this journey can be.”
In a turn of events that surprised both judges and audiences, the first contestant to be eliminated from Indian Idol Season 16 was from Assam. Priyangshu, known for his soulful voice and unique tonal quality, had managed to secure a spot in the Top 15 after impressing the panel—comprising the dynamic trio of Shreya Ghoshal , Vishal Dadlani , and Badshah —with his rendition of a classic melody during the auditions.