<P> The program format lets the viewers vote for contestants live via the television channel's mobile app . The show premiered on 4 February 2017 on Colors TV and airs on weekends at 9: 00 pm . This is the first reality television show in India which involves Live Audience Voting . </P> <P> Popular playback singer and music director Shankar Mahadevan, playback singer and actor Monali Thakur and actor - singer Diljit Dosanjh are the experts in the show . This show marks as Diljit Dosanjh's television debut . The show is hosted by singer - actor Meiyang Chang and dancer - choreographer Raghav Juyal . </P> <P> Bannet Dosanjh became India's first Rising Star, won Rs. 20 lakhs and also an opportunity to sing a song in an upcoming Vishesh Films movie . Maithili Thakur was declared as the first runner - up . </P> <P> The Live auditions began on 4 February 2017 and lasted for 8 episodes . </P>

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