Manasi Ghosh Biography, Age, Education, Family, Career In 2025
After an exhilarating five-month journey, the winner of Indian Idol Season 15 has been announced! Manasi Ghosh, a 24-year-old from Kolkata, West Bengal, was crowned the winner. Manasi, known as "Idol Ki Crazy Girl" due to her exuberant energy and excitement on stage, earned herself a title that matched her personality while also being able to occasionally drift into a soulful classical melodious ballad and then immediately shift gears to a lively pop number. The grand finale featured memorable moments, and Manasi sailed through to victory against other contestants, Sneha Shankar and Subhajit Chakraborty.
Early Life & Musical Influence
Manasi was born on September 9th, 2000, in Siliguri, West Bengal, and was raised in a humble household in Kolkata. She began her musical journey at the delicate age of five. Hearing her grandmother chant devotional songs and singing songs together as a family in the evenings inspired Manasi, and her love for singing blossomed effortlessly from there. "We listened to music all the time, but music was the way we communicated[/] with each other," she stated in an interview. Her neighbors would often be drawn to her when she would perform in her childhood, claiming that they were mesmerized by her golden voice.
Her father, Bishwanath Ghosh, has always supported her dreams, and her mother, though preferring to stay away from the limelight, was the one who first noticed her potential and encouraged regular training.
Education
Manasi had done her schooling from Christ Church Girls’ School, Kolkata, and completed her Bachelor’s degree in English Honours from Surendranath College, graduating in 2021. Throughout her academic journey, she participated in music competitions. She also trained in dance while she was younger, although she ultimately decided to focus solely on singing.
Indian Idol Journey
There was undoubtedly something special about Manasi from the very first audition. With each episode, she continuously surprised the judges — Neha Kakkar, Himesh Reshammiya & Vishal Dadlani — with her taste, talent, powerful voice and emotional delivery. Her performance of “Lag Jaa Gale" left the audience in tears and every judge on their feet, giving her a standing ovation.
The journey was not without its challenges. Manasi struggled with serious stage fright and battled laryngitis, which was a serious concern for her continuation on the show. Manasi was given advice to rest her voice, although there were many evenings when she was rehearsing until 3 AM, determined to conquer every obstacle.
Achievements & Companion Highlights
- Winner of Indian Idol 15 (2025), winning ₹25 lakh, a new car, and a trophy.
- First runner-up in Superstar Singer Season 3 (2021).
- Made her Bollywood playback debut with a duet alongside Shaan and Lalit Pandit for the film Mannu Kya Karega.
- Praised consistently by judges like Shreya Ghoshal and Badshah for her versatility and growth.
- Plans to collaborate with rapper Badshah and release independent music with her prize winnings.
Lesser-Known Facts
- Began singing, dancing, and drawing at the age of four.
- During the pandemic, she financially supported her family by performing at events.
- Owns a pet cat named Chiku and is a fitness enthusiast.
- Active on social media, she has over 156,000 followers on Instagram.
- Deeply rooted in her values, she once promised her parents she’d buy them a house — a moment that brought tears during the show.
In 2025, Manasi Ghosh is not just an Indian Idol winner — she’s a symbol of perseverance, talent, and passion. Her journey has only begun, and she’s poised to become a major name in Indian music.