In a dazzling finale on August 3, Atharv Bakshi from Jharkhand and Avirbhav S from Kerala emerged as the winners of ‘Superstar Singer 3‘. Both young talents took home the coveted trophy and a prize of Rs 10 lakh each, IANS reported from Mumbai.

Twelve-year-old Atharv Bakshi, hailing from Hazaribagh, captivated audiences and judges alike from his very first audition. His performances earned him comparisons to Arijit Singh by super judge Neha Kakkar, and legendary musician Laxmikant praised his singing.

Atharv’s talent even caught the attention of actress Vidya Balan, who, during one episode, called her husband, film producer Siddharth Roy Kapur, to offer Atharv a playback opportunity. The victory was especially poignant for Atharv, whose father initially opposed his musical ambitions but now beams with pride.

Avirbhav S from Kochi, equally impressive, left a lasting impression on celebrity guests like Udit Narayan and Geeta Kapur. His versatility shone through as he also took on co-hosting duties seamlessly.

Upon winning, Atharv Bakshi expressed his joy: “It feels like a dream come true. I want to thank my family for their unwavering support and love; I am also grateful to my mentor Pawandeep bhaiya for believing in me and guiding me to become a better artist with each passing day.”

Avirbhav S shared his excitement: “I still can’t believe that I have won! I want to say thank you to Neha Kakkar Ma’am, Arunita di, and everyone who supported me. I promise to keep working hard and making you all proud.”

Neha Kakkar served as the super judge for the season, while Arunita Kanjilal, Pawandeep Rajan, Mohd Danish, Sayali Kamble, and Salman Ali mentored these young talents, guiding them to their well-deserved victory.