Mumbai: After a mega finale on Sunday, Pawandeep Rajan emerged as the winner of Indian Idol 12. Arunita Kanjilal was the first runner-up. While Pawandeep took home a trophy, lavish car and Rs 25 Lakh, he also left fans emotional and teary-eyed.

After the results were declared, several fans took to social media congratulating Pawandeep Rajan. Twitter is flooded with fans showering love on the Uttarakhand boy. Fans also mentioned that Pawandeep has become ‘Uttarakhand Ke Shaan’. “Congratulations and best wishes to Pawandeep Rajan of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand on winning the Indian Idol season 12,” one of the fans wrote. Another social media user wrote, “Congratulations Pawandeep On Winning Indian Idol S12 Trophy..Best Wishes For Your Future..God Bless You.”

Take a look at some of the Tweets by fans congratulating Pawandeep Rajan:

Pawandeep Rajan has been in the buzz for his soulful performances throughout the season. Even in the India.com Twitter poll ahead of the ‘Greatest Finale Ever’, Pawandeep Rajan had emerged as the winner with close to 49% votes.

Indian Idol 12 was one of the most successful and longest-running seasons of the singing reality show. The show concluded on August 15 as the makers announced the winner live at midnight. Arunita Kanjilal became the first runner-up of the show, followed by Sayali Kamble, Mohd Danish, Nihal Tauro, and Shanamukhapriya.