From Neha Kakkar to Monali Thakur: Check out Indian Idol contestants who carved a niche for themselves in Bollywood

Indian Idol is a popular singing reality television show that first aired on television screens in 2004. It was one of the first singing reality shows in India and represented talent spanning across the country. People would try their luck in the hope of making a career out of singing and Indian Idol was a step toward that direction. Over the years, the reality series has brought out talent that has proved their prowess and made the audience fall in love with their melodious voices. From Neha Kakkar to Rahul Vaidya, here are some of the past Indian Idol contestants who have made it big in Bollywood.