The Pakistan Idol journey came to a spectacular conclusion on Sunday amid a dazzling blend of lights, colours and music, with Faisalabad's Hira Qaiser emerging victorious. Hira Qaiser, who belongs to a middle-class family, delivered outstanding performances throughout the competition and won the hearts of both the audience and the judges. She attributed her success to the blessings of Allah Almighty and the prayers of her parents and family. The crown of Pakistan's biggest music show, Pakistan Idol, was placed on the head of Faisalabad's Hira Qaiser.
The announcement was made on Sunday night during the grand Super Finale of Pakistan Idol. Hira Qaiser said she was extremely happy to have won the title and that it was difficult to put the joy of her victory into words. My family's prayers played a very important role in my success, and now I will fulfil all my dreams, she said while speaking exclusively to Jang and Geo.
The glittering Pakistan Idol Super Finale was broadcast on Sunday night and was also screened at cinemas in Karachi and Faisalabad. The atmosphere at the grand finale was extraordinary, with the special appearance of Atif Aslam adding greatly to the evening's excitement. The show's sponsor, Sooper Biscuits, invited the internationally acclaimed singer as the Super Icon. Atif Aslam performed for the audience and added further energy to the show, while Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Bilal Maqsood and Zeb Bangash also delivered captivating performances and received tremendous appreciation from the audience. Judges Fawad Khan, Zeb Bangash, Bilal Maqsood and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan were also seen sharing their views on the finalists' performances at this crucial stage of the competition.
Hira Qaiser was awarded the Pakistan Idol shield along with a cash prize of Rs1.5 million, while the remaining seven finalists were also presented with shields and cash prizes of Rs500,000 each. In Karachi, singer and music writer Shuja Haider, drama actor Misbah Khalid, renowned musician Bilal Maqsood, Nazeer Hussain, Ayesha Jahanzeb, Kehkashan Faisal, Sara Mahmood and Zeeshan Chaudhry, among several other artists, watched the Pakistan Idol finale at a cinema house. Badr Ikram, the producer of Pakistan's biggest music show, was also present on the occasion. Addressing the audience, he announced that Season 3 of the show would be coming soon and promised that viewers would enjoy it even more. Hira Qaiser's exclusive interview will be published in today's special edition of Jang.