Indian Idol 1 Finalists ((link))

Indian Idol Season 1 , which aired from October 2004 to March 2005, was a landmark moment in Indian television history. As the first adaptation of the Idol franchise, it turned everyday dreamers into household names overnight. The competition featured a judging panel of Anu Malik , Farah Khan , and Sonu Nigam , and was hosted by Aman Verma and Mini Mathur .