Movies News | Updated Apr 23, 2006 at 08:28pm IST

Sandeep Acharya is new Indian Idol

Press Trust Of India

Jaipur: Sandeep Acharya is the new Indian Idol. In the grand finale of Indian Idol 2: Agla Kaun on Saturday, the Bikaner boy beat N C Karunya.

This year too, the people’s choice got the edge over the judges’. Karunya from Hyderabad was favourite of the judges.

And it’s been celebration time in Rajasthan, ever since the news of Sandeep Acharya becoming Indian Idol 2 poured in. People came out on the streets burning fire-crackers and splashed colours at each other.

"This is a proud moment for the people of Rajasthan," an ardent fan of Acharya said.

Along with several other awards, Acharya also got a music contract worth Rs 1 crore with Sony Entertainment.

Though Sony’s Indian Idol 2: Agla Kaun is over, for Sandeep Acharya it’s only the beginning.

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