Abhijeet Sawant recalls days of singing for Rs 50, says people would give him money to buy food

Abhijeet Sawant looks back at his early singing days when he performed at small pandals for Rs 50-100 before becoming a household name with ‘Indian Idol’ Season 1 win: ‘Mera sabse happiest day hota tha’

Abhijeet Sawant reminisced about the joy of performing at intimate events, where even small payments felt significant. He spoke of the emotional rollercoaster of his singing career and how audience engagement acted as a guiding light during challenging times. In a heartfelt moment, he mentioned that winning the inaugural season of 'Indian Idol' transformed his life, marking a pivotal step in his musical journey.

Abhijeet Sawant Recalls Singing for Rs 50, Says People Once Gave Him Money to Buy Food

Mumbai, October 16, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) Singer Abhijeet Sawant, who rose to fame after winning the inaugural season of ‘Indian Idol’, has recalled his early days of performing at small events and local pandals, saying even modest earnings and simple gestures of encouragement from audiences brought him immense happiness. Reflecting on his musical journey, Sawant said he cherished every opportunity to sing on stage, no matter how small the plat…

Abhijeet Sawant recalls days of singing for Rs 50, says people would give him money to buy food

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) Singer Abhijeet Sawant, who won the inaugural season of ‘Indian Idol’, recalled his early days of performing at small events and pandals. He recalled how even modest earnings and gestures of encouragement from people in the audience brought him happiness. Speaking about his musical journey, Abhijeet Sawant shared how he would cherish every opportunity to perform. “Jab mujhe chhote-chhote stage par mujhe g…