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Mumbai, Aug 12: The winner of Sony TV’s singing reality show, Indian Idol -12 (2021), is all set to be announced on Sunday August 15. Among the six top contestants, Mangalurean Nihal Tauro who is the winner of several local, regional and state-level reality shows in the past, is all set to be the first Kannadiga to win the prestigious title. Though heavy social media lobby is in favour of Uttarakand's Pawandeep Rajan and West Bengal's Arunitha Kanjilal, it is speculated that 'dark horse' Nihal Tauro will win the title.

Though fans of contestants are promoting their favourite singer requesting votes, it is highly unlikely to decide the final winner and the real talent will lift the title. Sayli Kambli, Mohammad Danish and Shanmukha Priya are the other contestants on fray.

Sony TV will telecast the finale from August 15 from 12 noon onwards. Several Bollywood actors, singers and others are expected to join the show to promote their movies and perform live.

Nihal Tauro is the son of Herald Tauro, a banker and Precilla Tauro, a teacher, hailing from Alangar in Moodbidri.

It may be recalled here, Nihal was winner of 'Daijiworld Studio Voice' a few years ago.

From the archives - Interview with Nihal Tauro's parents (Konkani):

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jacintha cyntia dsouza, manipal
Sun, Aug 15 2021
good singer

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Omkarmurthy k, Doddaghatta villege hiriyur tq chitradurga dist
Sun, Aug 15 2021
Nihal super singer all the best

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Prabha, Karwar
Sun, Aug 15 2021
All the best. Have a bright future. God bless you .

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Prabha, Karwar
Sun, Aug 15 2021
All the best.

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Francis, Shirva/UK
Sat, Aug 14 2021
Good luck to Nihal, Best Wishes

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CA Satish Shetty, Mumbai/Kinnigoli
Sat, Aug 14 2021
We pray God for him.

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Jayaraj Prakash, Mangalore
Sat, Aug 14 2021
Nihal is definitely the top singer in the group. Boy from a small town of Karnataka, without much training is singing so nice. With little training he will beat Sonu nigam or any singer. Such a heart throbbing voice.

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Mohammed Rafi, Santekatte.udupi
Fri, Aug 13 2021
All the best Nihal. You are ubartha huva Sitara.

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Norman Dsouza, Mangalore
Fri, Aug 13 2021
Wishing Nihal the very best..... Irrespective of whether he takes the title or not, he is set to be the country's most sought after playback singer soon, without a doubt...

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John Tauro, M'lore
Sat, Aug 14 2021
With a cinematic voice, he is definitely going to become a multilingual playback singer in Bollywood, Sandalwood, Coastalwood and other woods.

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Mangangleima Thoudam, Manipur , Imphal -West
Fri, Aug 13 2021
Nihal you are the best singer ever .All the best for the grand finale 👍👍👍

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Hiba sheikh, Mangalore .......khan Manzil
Fri, Aug 13 2021
Hello Nihal, I hope you're doing good!. So well!.you're voice is jus wowww!! INSANE💥 .... All the best.👍🏻

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Lily D Souza, Mangalore
Fri, Aug 13 2021
Dear Nihal...Congratulations on your sucess so far! Our fly sits and watches all your shows. You have worked really hard. We pray for good fortunate for you in the future. Best of luck and God Bless You. Lily Oswald - Valencia, Mangalore

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Rajesh Joy, Dubai,Kokkada
Fri, Aug 13 2021
Nihal all the best, You already won the heart of Mangloreans!!

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Bridget Lasrado, Kadaba / Bangalore
Fri, Aug 13 2021
Nihal you are my favorite singer in Indian Idol. All this while I stood by you and supported by all means. For me You are already a winner 💐👏and you deserve the Final Trophy. So, give your best. Rest leave in God's hands. He is the best judge. Goo luck Nihal, with all my prayers and blessings, Bridget. 💯♥️

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Susan Mathew, Jabalpur
Fri, Aug 13 2021
Nihal is the best singer. He sing song by heart and soul. He is very innocent and humble

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Francis Fernandes, Sasthan/Orlem Malad Mumbai
Fri, Aug 13 2021
All the best Nihal.

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Canute Tauro, Mangalore / Sydney
Fri, Aug 13 2021
All the best Niahal. I am confident that you will deliver the best performance that win you the Indian Idol 2021.

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Mathew Pinto, Kinnigoli
Fri, Aug 13 2021
All the best Nehal. I am sure you will win this trophy and make Manglaloreans proud. Mickie

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Vineet, Mangalore/Bangalore
Fri, Aug 13 2021
It doesnt matter at this point if Nihal wins the trophy or not. He got the exposure he needed at 21 .He just needs some good offers to come his way. It's a big achievement to be a finalist in Indian Idol. I hope this will be recognised and rewarded in some form by local authorities. Wishing him a very successful long career.

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Umesh M V, Chickmagalur / Bangalore
Fri, Aug 13 2021
Best wishes to Nihal Tauro, you are the one and only winner of Indian Idols this year. My dear voters please vote Nihal Tauro for his coming bright future. "GOOD LUCK".

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Irfan Shaikh, Puthige
Fri, Aug 13 2021
All the best mr. Nihal tauro

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Maxim Kishore Lobo, Mangalore
Fri, Aug 13 2021
You are of God, Little children have over come them Because He Who is in you is GREATER than He who is in this world

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Dorina Correa, Bondel/Canada
Fri, Aug 13 2021
Wish you all the best Nihal. Love your songs. Just wow. 🤩

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Jovita, Mangalore
Thu, Aug 12 2021
Best wishes Nihal

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Lobo, Mangalore
Thu, Aug 12 2021
Finally, a post of appreciation for our Dear Boy Nihal Tauro. Well, Better late than Never @Daijiworld. Proud of you Champ!! All the Best Dear Nihal Tauro.

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Claude Fernandes, Mangalore/Canada
Thu, Aug 12 2021
Our whole family sits and watches this show ever since Nihal Tauro made it in the top 15 list because he is gifted with a lovely voice. Then the excitement started when he reached top 10 and now in the best 6 list.. Nihal's humility and talent will take him higher and higher and sky is the limit. He is our super hero and a shining star. God bless him and Best wishes always.

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Shanthi Miranda, Polali/Bellore
Thu, Aug 12 2021
Best Wishes Nihal. Hope you win. Keep rocking!

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Alban Menezes, Vasai, Abudhabi
Thu, Aug 12 2021
Nihal Tauro , You are the Mangalorean pearl, you are one of the best, Best wishes and Good Luck.

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Alban Menezes, Vasai, Abudhabi
Thu, Aug 12 2021
Nihal Tauro , You are the Mangalorean pearl, you are one of the best, Best wishes and Good Luck.

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Shekar Amin, Haleangadi, New Panvel
Thu, Aug 12 2021
We all family voted Nihal, followed from the very beginning, request all of you to vote for Nihal, we really don't know the result depends on the public voting. If yes it will help, Best of Luck Nihal..

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John DSilva, Mumbai/Karkala
Thu, Aug 12 2021
Dear Nihal Tauro, you deserve to win the Indian Idol 2021. Keep it up. All the best

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Jossie Mascarenhas, Bajpe
Thu, Aug 12 2021
Nihal you are going to win it 👍 !

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El En Tea, Mangalore
Thu, Aug 12 2021
Forget about the singing talent but we have to appreciate his Hindi speaking soft clear voice. Himesh Reshmiya of South anyway all the best dear Nihal Tauro.

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SUJIR PRAVEEN, Mangalore
Thu, Aug 12 2021
Wish You All the Best Nihal.....You will Win this time..

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Arthur Machado, Shirva/Dubai
Thu, Aug 12 2021
All the best Nihal Tauro

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Sandra, Mangalore/Canada
Thu, Aug 12 2021
Nihal is a very talented and versatile singer. Nihal you are already a superstar. Keep flying high; all the support for you from Canada.

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Praveen, Udupi
Thu, Aug 12 2021
All the best Nihal.

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Prabhu .K., Kudla
Thu, Aug 12 2021
Exactly what Mr.Roshan said. I too feel the same. Still wish you good luck to Mr. Nihal. Hope and wish you get some play back singing in hindi films. That will be a great achievement by tulunadu young man.

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Patcy, Mangalore / Kuwait
Thu, Aug 12 2021
Best of luck Nihal 💖

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David Pais, Mangalore
Thu, Aug 12 2021
i wish nihal tauro all da best. u r really a hero., an idol 2021 of india. may God bless u, your father, mother, brother & sister.

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Andy Robert, Kirem, Kinnigoli/Kuwait
Thu, Aug 12 2021
I am not dissapointed, if Nihal don't win the Indian Idol trophy. But, I want him to lift the Best Male playback Singer Awards in Filmfare, iifa, Oscars..

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Anthony Herbert Crasta, Taccode/Sydney
Thu, Aug 12 2021
It is pleasing to hear that Nihal Tauro, who hails from my home town Moodbidri, has reached to the final in the Indian Idol competition. Nihal has a melodious voice and great personality and presentation skills. Go all the way and win the competition, Nihal.

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Jigmig, Mangalore
Thu, Aug 12 2021
Please vote for Nihal. Let our Mangalore shine in Indian Idol.

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Regina Barboza, Kuwait, Derebail,
Thu, Aug 12 2021
All the very best Nihal Tauro. People of coastal of Karnataka and entire Karnataka eagerly waiting to celebrate your victory, don't worry, you did your best, for us you are a winner.

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Deril Olivera, Kemmannu/Mumbai
Thu, Aug 12 2021
In the finalist group, no singer tried to sing different variety of songs except Nihal. That is the confidence of true singer.

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Akil, Udupi/Bengaluru
Thu, Aug 12 2021
As far as talent in singing is concerned (Tonal quality, Versatility, Voice Control and Musical Improvisation), Nihal is already a winner among the 6 finalists. You already won the show on the basis of your singing talent!!! No doubt, You are going to rule the Indian Music world in near future. All the Best and Good Luck Nihal.

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Leena Dsouza, Valencia/Mangalore
Thu, Aug 12 2021
All the Best Nihal, we all want you to win the Trophy on 15th Aug & make our South Kanara District & Karnataka State proud. God Bless,you

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Manohar, Udupi
Thu, Aug 12 2021
Whatever the decision, you won Idol of tulunadu.

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H. Almeida., Bendur/Andheri.
Thu, Aug 12 2021
Readers, the results are pre-scripted, rigged to favor a particular contestant... EVM should be definitely used, in order to ascertain the credibility of online votes !! Nihal is already a favorite in South India...

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Naveen, Tulunadu
Thu, Aug 12 2021
But he is not a kannadiga. A konkno. The Problem with Tuluvas and Konkanis is that they don't even know who they are. Very funny🤣😝😜🤣🤣🤣 indeed

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John Tauro, M'lore
Thu, Aug 12 2021
Natives of Karnataka are generally referred to as Kannadigas irrespective of their mother tongue.

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Rauf, Dubai / Mangalore
Thu, Aug 12 2021
All the best Nihal, but want to inform you that all realty show is been scripted winner is already decided Mr. Pavandeep or Arunita, few days back Sonu Nigam has clearly mentioned in YouTube just open the below linkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pjk5Uxxw1GU

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Rathnakara A, Shirva
Thu, Aug 12 2021
Good luck Nihal! I think Arunitha has good chance of winning this contest.

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Roshan, Mangalore
Thu, Aug 12 2021
I wish our Nihal wins. But it is heard that lot of politics behind the screen and the winners are already pre-set. The 12 hour telecast show is just to promote their commercial interests and we audience are just fools and believe what is been shown.

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Ignatius DSouza, Kanajar, Karkala
Thu, Aug 12 2021
All the best Nihal. May God bless you. All of us are anxiously waiting to celebrate your victory.

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Joy Dsouza, Mudarangadi
Thu, Aug 12 2021
All the best Nihal.

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Vaikunta Kudva, Panemangalore
Thu, Aug 12 2021
All the Best Nihal Tauro. You have wonderful voice. Keep up your best and be Positive always. I request all Daiji World viewers to Vote for Local Talent.

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PRAVEEN HEGDE, MANGALORE
Thu, Aug 12 2021
ALL DAIJIWORLD VIEWERS , PLEASE VOTE FOR NIHAL.URUDAI .GOOD VOICE.

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SJM, Mangalore
Thu, Aug 12 2021
All the best Nehal. Give your best performance on 15th August. Almighty God is with you and we will vote for you.

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Pili, Mangalore
Thu, Aug 12 2021
Dark horse..i like it.. Nihal is a winning horse.

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Norbert menezes, Madanthyar /Panakaje
Thu, Aug 12 2021
Super voice.keep it up.all the best.god bless you Nihal Tauro.

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Prakash.A, Mlore
Thu, Aug 12 2021
Don't care who has a better voice... Being a Mangalorean just want Nihal to win.... His growth as a singer is incredible !!!

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Mabel Andrade, Udupi/Kuwait
Thu, Aug 12 2021
All the best Nihal Tauro. We want indian idol trophy for Dakshina Kannada. Give your best in finale and GOD will do the rest.

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Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait
Thu, Aug 12 2021
Nihal Tauro has a melodious, versatile, play back singers voice. He has proved his talents in most sensational way and many top celebrities, music composer, singers & director have acknowledged such facts. He has a smooth appealing nature. Eyes, smile and presentation. May Manglalorean's dream and wish will come true. Good luck. God bless.

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Ron, Belman
Thu, Aug 12 2021
All best Nihal...Voted 100 x 4 phones..We want to see trophy in Karnataka. Requesting everyone, please please please please vote for Nihal..

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Indian, Mangalore/Riyadh KSA
Thu, Aug 12 2021
All the best Nihal. Have a bright future ahead. god bless you

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Gangaram, Moodbidri
Thu, Aug 12 2021
All the very best Nihal. People of coastal of Karnataka and entire Karnataka eagerly waiting to celebrate your victory.

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Rebecca Martins, Mangalore/Dubai
Thu, Aug 12 2021
With all due respect, Nihal wont be the first South Indian to win the Indian Idol title. 2 Andhraites already won the title in the previous seasons. If he wins then he will be the first one from Karnataka State.

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uday Shetty, bangalore
Thu, Aug 12 2021
Dear All, Please Vote Nihal.

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Kuchan, Kudla
Thu, Aug 12 2021
Vote and win like democracy right... What Judges are doing there, Who apparently music masters.

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jacintha cyntia dsouza, manipal

Omkarmurthy k, Doddaghatta villege hiriyur tq chitradurga dist

Prabha, Karwar

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Francis, Shirva/UK

CA Satish Shetty, Mumbai/Kinnigoli

Jayaraj Prakash, Mangalore

Mohammed Rafi, Santekatte.udupi

Norman Dsouza, Mangalore

John Tauro, M'lore

Mangangleima Thoudam, Manipur , Imphal -West

Hiba sheikh, Mangalore .......khan Manzil

Lily D Souza, Mangalore

Rajesh Joy, Dubai,Kokkada

Bridget Lasrado, Kadaba / Bangalore

Susan Mathew, Jabalpur

Francis Fernandes, Sasthan/Orlem Malad Mumbai

Canute Tauro, Mangalore / Sydney

Mathew Pinto, Kinnigoli

Vineet, Mangalore/Bangalore

Umesh M V, Chickmagalur / Bangalore

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Maxim Kishore Lobo, Mangalore

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