Popular singing reality show, Indian Idol is all set to bring back nostalgia with the launch of Indian Idol Legends. The show will mark the comeback of 24 former contestants like Abhijeet Sawant, Amit Sana, Manasi Ghosh, Prajakta Shukare, Salman Ali, Mohammad Danish, Sayli Kamble, Swarup Khan, Manasi Ghosh amongst many others. Singer Abhijeet Sawant, who won the first season of the reality show ‘Indian Idol’ 20 years ago, is set to grace the stage once more in ‘Indian Idol: Legends Return’ and said it feels just like coming home.Speaking about ‘Indian Idol: Legends Return’, Abhijeet said: “There is a unique energy and excitement in standing on this stage—the very stage that gave me my identity. I am deeply gratified to be back here, sharing this experience with my former fellow contestants. Returning to ‘Indian Idol: Legends Return’ feels just like coming home.””There is no doubt that the audience will shower even more love this time than they did 20 years ago.”The makers recently dropped a promo from the show which gives a glimpse into the golden journey that began with Abhijeet’s very first performance. Himesh Reshammiya, who features in the promo, heaps praise on the singer.Noting that Abhijeet’s return is sure to make the show a blockbuster, Himesh remarked that Abhijeet has truly honored his roots with ‘Indian Idol’ while carving out a distinct identity for himself in the world of music.Talking about Abhijeet, after making an impact with “Indian Idol” Season 1, his first solo album, Aapka Abhijeet Sawant, was released in 2005. That year he also did playback singing in the movie Aashiq Banaya Aapne, performing the song Mar Jaawan Mit Jaawan.His second album, Junoon, was released in 2007. He released his third studio album in 2013, which was titled Farida.Abhijeet Sawant made his acting debut in the movie Lottery in 2009. He also made a small appearance at the end of the film Tees Maar Khan. He made a special appearance as himself in the romantic drama series Kaisa Yeh Pyar Hai and the thriller crime series C.I.D.
