_verified_ — Dil Hai Hindustani Season 1

Rukaiya took his hand. “Beta, close your eyes. Remember the first time you broke a toy. Or the day your father hugged you. Now sing that.”

A soulful singer from Kerala, Afaal won millions of hearts with his flawless classical base. His version of "Tum Hi Ho" was so powerful that even Javed Ali stood up to applaud mid-song. He represented the "underdog" spirit of the show. dil hai hindustani season 1