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India's Raw Star (IRS) Grand Finale: Rituraj Mohanty Turns Winner Beating Darshan, Mohit

1 December 2014

Rituraj Mohanty has become the winner of "India's Raw Star" (IRS). beating other finalists Darshan Raval and Mohit Gaur at the grand finale of the popular singing reality show on 30 November. He walked away with cash prize of Rs 50 lakhs , Maruthi Swift car and a trophy.
Rituraj MohantyStar Plus/Twitter
The Star Plus' musical reality TV show, "India's Raw Star", which ended this Sunday witnessed popular singers Kailash Kher, Mohit Chauhan and Shaan enthraled the viewers in the final episode with finalists Rituraj, Mohit Gaur and Darshan. The finalists sang the final face off song composed by Sachin and Jigar on the occaion, which saw Arjun Kapoor, promoted his upcoming movie "Tevar".
"India's Raw Star", which went on air on 24 August, has been produced by Gajendra Singh under the banner of Saaibaba Telefilms. "Bigg Boss 7" winner Gauahar Khan hosted the show. Initially, singer-rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh was the mentor for the performers, but Himesh Reshammiya replaced him after he left it mid-way due to his injury.
Immediately after Rituraj's name was announced as the winner of the show, many viewers took to their Twitter page nad congratulated him. Here are the wishes of the audience.
Liz-ann
@StarPlus @rituraj_rawstar Superb!! Congrats... An emotional kodak moment :) #RawStarFinale Well Deserved!
Inshal Ali
Yesssss!!!! Congratulations @rituraj_rawstar :) u totally deserved it!! So proud #RawStarFinale
Rashid sheikh
@rituraj_rawstar Congratulation India's First Raw Star in #RawStarFinale Rocking Man...
Tanusree
@rituraj_rawstar's happiness knows no bounds! Congratulate him using hashtag '#RawStarFinale'!
Kunwar Amar
Big big Congratulations to @rituraj_rawstar on becoming #IndiasRawStar Very well deserved. Best wishes from @kunwar_amar16 & #AmarsFamily
Barada Nayak
Rituraj Mohanty won #IndiasRawStar title. Congrats Rituraj :) Odisha proud of you. #RawStarFinale @StarPlus
Source: Ibtimes.com
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