Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has given a public shout-out to Maan Panu, a contestant on Amazon MX Player’s music reality show I-POPSTAR, praising his song “I’m Done” on Instagram. Produced by Rusk Media, with Warner Music and Spotify as music partners, I-POPSTAR streams free on Amazon MX Player, with new episodes released every Friday during its first season.
The Rise of Maan Panu on I-POPSTAR
Mumbai, India – November 3, 2025: India’s independent music scene is thriving, and Amazon MX Player’s I-POPSTAR has quickly become one of the biggest stages for up-and-coming talent. The show is built around original voices and fresh sounds: contestants perform their own compositions rather than covers, across pop, rap, EDM, rock and R&B, and in languages including Hindi, Punjabi, Haryanvi and Gujarati. Among this season’s contestants, Maan Panu has become the face of that movement with his viral hit “I’m Done.”
Salman Khan Gives a Strong Shout-Out
Adding to the buzz, Salman Khan praised Maan Panu’s track on Instagram. Sharing a striking photo of himself in rugged cowboy attire beside a horse, the actor wrote:
“An amazing track after a long time… Congratulations! Wish this was one of my songs.”
Soon after the post, the song’s popularity shot up. Within a few hours, “I’m Done” became a trending sound across social media, as fans filled their feeds with reels and stories set to the catchy tune. Salman’s endorsement did more than widen the song’s reach; it also showed how much attention homegrown independent music can draw when a major star gets behind it.
“I’m Done” Becomes a Viral Hit
Released on September 17, 2025, under Warner Music India, “I’m Done” is part of I-POPSTAR: Vol. 1 (Episodes 1–3). Written and composed by Maan Panu himself, the 2-minute-39-second track pairs emotional storytelling with a lively 146 BPM beat, which makes it both heartfelt and easy to replay.
Its relatable lyrics, including the line “I don’t have any regret that you left”, have struck a chord with listeners across age groups. The song has turned into a self-liberation anthem for many fans, a track about moving on and finding closure rather than dwelling on heartbreak. With every share, stream and reel, “I’m Done” adds to the case for a new kind of modern Indian pop.
How I-POPSTAR Works
I-POPSTAR, produced by Rusk Media, was designed as a launchpad for new-age musicians. The show bridges mainstream music and independent creativity, with Warner Music and Spotify joining forces as music partners. According to Amazon, 25 contestants were chosen through auditions, 12 moved on to the Gala Rounds, and the season built towards a Grand Finale. Rapper King, singer Aastha Gill, singer-songwriter Aditya Rikhari and Punjabi star Parmish Verma served as the show’s mentors, and the season also drew guest appearances, including Elvish Yadav on the I-POPSTAR stage.
Where to Watch I-POPSTAR
The series streams free on Amazon MX Player, with new episodes released every Friday during the season. Fans can also watch the show on the Amazon Shopping app, Prime Video, Fire TV and Airtel Xtreme, as well as on mobile and connected TVs, so it is easy to catch up on any episodes you missed.
Maan Panu’s Run to the Finale
Maan Panu’s momentum carried him all the way to the end of the season. He was named one of the show’s top six finalists, alongside Rohit Raut, Rishabh Panchal, Charan Pathania, Jaya Rohilla and Radhika Bhide. During the finale episodes, mentor Aditya Rikhari introduced him by noting that Salman Khan is a fan, and singer Neeti Mohan joined him on stage for a duet of his song “Hope,” having recorded her own version of it.
The grand finale streamed on November 28, 2025, and Rohit Raut from Team Parmish was crowned the first winner of I-POPSTAR, with Rishabh Panchal from Team King as runner-up. You can read more in our coverage of the I-POPSTAR grand finale and Rohit Raut’s win.
A New Era for Homegrown Pop
I-POPSTAR set out to be more than a reality show, and in its first season it found real cultural traction. From Salman Khan’s endorsement to Maan Panu’s viral success, the series showed that India’s pop scene can grow from original, homegrown songs. With each performance, I-POPSTAR’s contestants were not only competing but also shaping the future of Indian pop music, one song at a time.
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Neha Nikharge is Assistant Editor at Awesome TV and a writer for AWSM Times. Neha covers Bollywood, OTT releases, celebrity interviews and pop culture for South Asian audiences in the US and around the world, and has written more than 4,500 stories for Awesome TV. Story tips and corrections: hello@awesometv.com.
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