Pakistan Idol is the Pakistani version of the global Idol franchise. It had its first season years ago and then we found out about a second season to air soon on multiple channels. It brought some major singing talent to the forefront and we got to see many new and talented singers shining in every episode of the show.
The show ran into controversy soon enough as many big singers were not willing to give rights of their songs for the show. Pakistan Idol then suddenly shut down in the middle and they cited Pakistani economy’s bad health and Iran-USA war as the reason. However, it turned out that the show’s management was messy and they had not cleared the payments of many vendors. A photographer even went to court against them. But fans wanted the show to have a finale and it is now back after months long delay.
Pakistan Idol just announced that they will have a finale episode. Atif Aslam is the superstar they had brought for the show and he announced on the social platforms that the final episode will be airing on 23rd August. The other judges Fawad Khan, Zeb Bangash and Bilal Maqsood had hinted on the return of the show for a finale previously.
Here is the announcement by none other than Atif Aslam himself:
Pakistan Idol fans are sharing their thoughts on the finale return. One person wrote, “So they have so much money that they got Atif.” Another added, “Glad that finale is airing but where are the quarter and semi finals.” One said, “Now we will have to watch it.” Here is the reaction:
