India%27s Got Talent Season 9

Comparison with S8: Less international-style spectacle, more grassroots Indian talent.

In India's Got Talent Season 9, the Golden Buzzer format evolved. Previously reserved for one act per judge per season, the ninth season experimented with "Guest Golden Buzzers" and "Audience Choice" rounds.

One of the most terrifying acts in IGT history, this pair specialized in "Blindfolded Danger Acts." In one act, Manuraj laid on a bed of nails while Divyansh, blindfolded, used a power drill to slice an apple held in Manuraj’s mouth. In the semi-finals, they stepped it up by juggling flaming torches whilst standing on a rolling globe. Kirron Kher hid behind the judges’ table. They were the recipients of the "Angry Young Man" (Suniel Shetty) Golden Buzzer.

India's Got Talent Season 9 was arguably the most digitally viral season of the franchise. Clips from the show dominated Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts for three months straight. india%27s got talent season 9

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The official hashtag #IGT9 garnered over 2 billion views on TikTok (before the ban in India) and Instagram combined. In India's Got Talent Season 9 , the

Host: Arjun Bijlani (new host for S9)

After weeks of auditions, grueling "Judgment Cuts," and live semi-finals, the grand finale of India's Got Talent Season 9 crowned a winner that surprised no one—yet broke every stereotype.

Winner: The Northern Lights (A Contemporary Dance Collective from Chandigarh) Prize Money: ₹25 Lakhs (approx. $30,000 USD) + A Trophy The official hashtag #IGT9 garnered over 2 billion

Why they won: Unlike flashy Bollywood dance troupes, The Northern Lights specialized in "light-painting" choreography. They performed in complete darkness, using specialized LED suits to create moving sculptures of animals, gods, and historical events. Their finale performance depicted the Chandrayaan-3 moon landing, which drew a standing ovation from the studio audience and millions of tears across social media.

A talent show is only as good as its judges. For Season 9, the producers assembled a "Golden Trio" plus a special guest that brought both gravitas and entertainment.

The Hosts: Arjun Bijlani and Ridhima Pandit brought youthful energy. Their backstage banter with contestants and their "Hosts Golden Buzzer" moments added a new layer of unpredictability.