The Economic Times

At 15, he was stranded in Mumbai with just Rs 1 in his pocket. Years later, he won Rs 1 crore on Indian Idol. Bollywood singer now claims he was more popular than Arijit Singh

Abhijeet Sawant recently discussed his pre-fame journey as a contestant on Indian Idol in 2005, sharing that he performed at local gigs to support his family financially. Winning the show brought a life-changing cash prize, enhancing their circumstances. He drew an interesting comparison with Arijit Singh. Read on!