Rising Star - Season 2

3 amazing mentors, countless talented singers and over 1.3 billion judges! Indias only LIVE singing reality show is back with a brand new season. Watch the grand premiere now.

Sudeep Ranjan, a doctor by profession raises the bar on the second day of the season with the song Khamoshiyan. While his performance fetches a staggering 93% votes, the duo of Soham and Chaitanya push the bar higher with the song Dagabaaz Re and bag 94% votes.

Amidst our busy lives, we often forget to thank the people who make our lives a bit easier. Watch this special episode of Rising Stars Season 2 that celebrates the contribution and incessant service of Postmen, Nurses, Dabbawalas and Mothers, coupled with back to back extravagant musical performances.

Sindhu Wadekar, the eldest contestant, takes the stage by storm with her rendition of Hansta Hua Noorani Chehra receiving 89% votes. But the Harmony Chorus group tops that with a stunning medley of Kal Ho Naa Ho, Choti Si Asha and Taare Zameen Par receiving 93% votes.

The young Zaid Ali kicks off the weekend with his performance of the song Mere Rashke Kamar receiving a well deserved 91% votes. But the contest turns even more special for Vishal Srivastava who finally gets to meet his idol, the legendary singer Kumar Sanu. But will starstruck Vishal be able to impress the nation with his performance of the song Ab Tere Bin?

The Brajwasi brothers dominate the final day of the auditions. Chetan, Ajay, Hoshiyar and Hemant Brajwasi set new benchmarks with stunning back to back performances. While Chetan garners 93% votes, his brothers gain 94% votes each. Will the remaining three contestants strike a chord with the judges and the nation?

Manish Paul and Iulia Vantur join the contestants as the stage of music gets ready for the Duels ki Takkar. Who will be eliminated and who will make it to India's favourite 16.

Sukhwinder Singh joins the panel of judges to boost the morale of the contestants and entertain one and all with his singing. Watch him perform some of his iconic songs on the second day of Duels Ki Takkar.

Gurdas Maan joins the judges as the contestants try to impress the King of Bhangra. With only a few positions left in the India's Favourite 16, who will be able to win the judges and the country's heart.

The set of Rising Star is made more lively and colourful by the presence of Sonakshi Sinha and Raftaar who promote her new film, Welcome to New York and Roadies Xtreme respectively. With the presence of such talented celebrities in the midst, will the contestants be able to steal the show again? Watch all the performances.

Contenders turn into partners as India's favourite 16 gear up for the duets round. With Richa Sharma honouring the show as guest judge, the show begins with Mamta Raut and Afreen Group's medley performance of Billo Rani and Humka Pini Hain. They garner 89% votes.

As the country mourns the death of Sridevi, Rising Star pays a special tribute to the legendary actor. Joined by guest Alka Yagnik, the contestants render beautiful performances of classic songs starring Sridevi. Also, the judges take the stage to pay homage to the deceased star.

The tributes continue with the one and only Kavita Krishnamurthy paying homage to the late Sridevi with her melodic prowess. As the contest heads towards another elimination, Vishnumaya's spectacular peformance of Hawa Hawai raises a new benchmark garnering 93% votes.

As the battle for the Top 10 begins, the singers gear up to deliver their best with special performances of songs from Govinda's films and who better to judge them than Bollywood's Hero No.1 himself. Shasank Sekhar kicks off the show with the hit song Main Toh Raste Se Ja Raha Tha that bags him an impressive 85% votes, can that mark be beaten by any of the other performers?

With Love as the theme of the new challenge, the singers are ready for a romantic night with the nation. Rohanpreet Singh starts the proceedings with the song Channa Mereya bagging a staggering 92% votes. To make the event even more special, guest judges Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani are here to promote their upcoming film Baaghi 2.

With the singers all set to pay homage to their respective Gurus, Rani Mukerji, star of the upcoming film Hichki is here to make the event even more special. Wild card Chetan Brijwasi starts the contest with an energetic rendition of the song Baawre receiving 83% votes.

With childhood memories being the theme of the day, Shaan and Manish Paul are here to join the fun. With the singers all set to make the entire nation nostalgic, young Zaid Ali raises the bar early on with his sweet rendition of Piya Haji Ali garnering an astounding 93% votes..

The timeless Diva Rekha is here to sizzle the stage and support the singers, who are all set to pay a musical homage to the evergreen superstar. Vishnumaya Ramesh kicks off the Rekha Special event with the song Dil Cheez Kya Hai that wins her a standing ovation and a staggering 91% votes.

In a collaborative effort unlike any, past season's contestants Bannet Dosanjh, Maithili Thakur, Ameya Date, Afsana Khan and Diljot Qawwali Group join this season's singers for some stellar performances. Akhtar brothers and Diljot Qawwali Group start off with an amazing rendition of Aaya Tere Dar Par Deewana that garners 90% votes..

The battle of the Top 8 just got more grand because the legendary Udit Narayan is here to judge the performances. Rohanpreet Singh kick starts the episode with an ode to the guest judge. His performance of Pehla Nasha receives a well deserved 90% votes.

The battle for the Top 6 have begun. Despite Chetan Brijwasi's dismal performance of the song Malhari that garners 58% votes, the singers are in a lively mood. Watch as they engage their singing prowess in a unique musical Dangal. This is not to be missed!.

The contest for the Ticket to finale has begun and this prompts Hemant Brijwasi to deliver his best performance yet! His mind blowing medley of Bheegi Bheegi and Sunn Le Zara earns him 88% votes, making him the first certified challenger for the Ticket to Finale.

Varun Dhawan and Banita Sandhu, stars of the upcoming film October are here to have some fun and, of course, to share their expert judgment on the ongoing contest. With Chetan Brijwasi's stunning medley performance that garners 75% votes, the contest is off with a bang. But who will receive the precious Ticket to Finale?

Alia Bhatt, Bollywood sweetheart and star of the upcoming film Raazi is here to make the Grand Finale weekend even grander. Zaid Ali kicks off the exciting contest with his stunning rendition of Teri Deewani that garners 88% votes. to witness the most decisive performances of the season.

The search for India's second Rising Star finally reaches its conclusion as the Top 4 finalists engage in another musical contest to win the nation's heart one last time. Kicking off the Grand Finale, Vishnumaya Ramesh hits the right note with her rendition of Hey Rama garnering an astounding 85% votes. Who will take the final victory lap?