Indian Idol 10: Neha Kakkar breaks down in tears because of a contestant

All that we are today or hope to be, we owe it to our parents and specially to our ‘Mother’. Popular singing reality TV show, Indian Idol 10 will be seen saluting the spirit of motherhood with its ‘Maa’ special episodes this Saturday. Noted lyricist Manoj Muntashir will be seen gracing the stage. The lycist was mesmerized with the outstanding performances of the Top 11 contestants of the show. But something happened on the sets of the show that made judge Neha Kakkar break down in tears.

One of th contestants, Ankush Bhardwaj’s heartfelt rendition of one of the timeless classic song ‘Meri Maa’ made everyone emotional including the judges Neha Kakkar, Vishal Dadalani and Anu Malik. Neha Kakkar was visibly choked and couldn’t control the tears from rolling down her cheeks.

Ankush’s parents gave him a beautiful surprise by coming on the sets of the show after which he shared some of his childhood wishes. After performing on such an emotional song, Ankush gifted a Mangalsutra to his mother as she had to keep hers on mortgage to buy medicines for Ankush’s illness. An emotional Ankush also shared about his childhood days when his parents used to lift him up on their shoulders to cross the road.

After such a soul stirring performance, Neha Kakkar said, “This is such a touching song and the way Ankush sang it was absolutely remarkable. I couldn’t stop my tears as I saw Ankush perform. Our Mother is the most important person in our life and Ankush conveyed the emotions beautifully through the song. I’ll pray to Mata-Rani for Ankush’s good health and a speedy recovery.”

Watch out for the episode this weekend on Sony TV.