The 3iii Talent Foundation has officially wrapped up INTERNATIONAL INDIAN ICON (3iii) Season-9, marking its most ambitious and globally diverse edition to date. Held from November 28–30, 2025, at The Matrix Club, Naperville, Illinois, the three-day extravaganza brought together exceptional performers from around the world, reaffirming 3iii’s mission to elevate Indian arts and culture on a truly international stage.

A Record-Breaking Global Participation

Season-9 achieved a historic milestone with 10,000+ registrations from 39 countries across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Australia. A comprehensive global audition process—spanning online uploads and live virtual rounds—culminated in 150 semifinalists advancing to the Chicago Episode Production. Their passion, discipline, and artistic refinement shaped one of the most memorable seasons in 3iii history.

Cinematic Episode Production with Celebrity Mentorship

The three-day on-site production unfolded as a dynamic blend of film-level execution, live performances, celebrity engagement, and red-carpet glamour. Legendary Bollywood composer Jatin Pandit graced Season-9 as Grand Master, alongside an expert judging panel representing singing, dancing, fashion, acting, instrumental performance, and multi-format talent.

Key category judges included:

• Haley Bhardwaj — Dance Judge, Director of Simantikos Dance Academy
• Rami Mital — Fashion Category Judge, Miss Universe USA & Mrs. Illinois Bharat 2026; Director, Ark Medical Revenue Management Group
• Anchors Sonia Keshwani, Raahul Jatin, and Ajai Kumar infused charisma and vibrancy throughout the event

A Global Platform Without Barriers

A hallmark of the 3iii platform is its inclusivity—open to all ages, cultures, genders, and nationalities. Participants compete in:
Singing, Dancing, Acting, Instruments, Fashion, Comedy, and IGT (I-Got-Talent).

Non-Indian participants too displayed exceptional artistry by weaving Indian culture into their performances through language, attire, choreography, or musical traditions.

Visionary Leadership & Core Team Excellence

Season-9’s success reflects the guidance and strategic direction of the 3iii Talent Foundation’s Board of Directors:
Sharan Walia (Founder & CEO), Brij Sharma, Yogi Bharadwaj, Dileep Shrivastava, Swetalina Ahuja, Dr. Hitesh Bhatt, Vinni Walia, Ishita Walia, and Palak Walia.

Their combined expertise in business, media, technology, and community leadership helped deliver a spectacular global event. Founder & CEO Sharan Walia, supported by core team members Rahul Kundu, Naresh Shastri, and Damini Datta, continues to drive the vision of creating the world’s first fully global non-profit talent platform.

Season-9 Powered by Esteemed Sponsors & Partners

The 2025 edition was elevated by renowned sponsors including:

• Darshan Dhaliwal, Director, Dhaliwal Enterprises — Chief Guest of Honor
• Sunil Bhatia, Director, MyFashion.com — Fashion Category Support
• Rami Mital, Director, Ark Medical Revenue Management — Key Contributor
• Brij Sharma, Power Volt Group & Power Gen AI LLC — Innovation Partner
• RJ Anya Ahuja, Anya International — Cultural & Community Initiatives
• Rajat Sahani, Shimla Peppers — Culinary Partner
• Sunny Shah, Holiday Inn — Official Stay Partner
• Pratibha Phadke, A3P Connections — Mentor & Artist Development Lead

Their collective support strengthened the platform and expanded its global resonance.

OFFICIAL RESULTS — INTERNATIONAL INDIAN ICON (3iii) SEASON-9 (2025)

SINGING — JUNIOR CATEGORY

• Winner: Nitika Pande (USA)
• 1st Runner-Up: Mishka Kacholiya (USA)
• 2nd Runner-Up (tie): Tharani Somanathan (UK), Rayyan Ariff (UK)
• Judges’ Choice:
  • Saanvi Chandna (USA)
  • Renia Ganguly (UK)
  • Prasheeta Mohanty (USA)
  • Sahithi Yalamanchli (Canada)

SINGING — SENIOR CATEGORY

• Winner: Razin Syed (USA)
• 1st Runner-Up: Zain Baig (USA)
• 2nd Runner-Up: Luoyi Pan (USA)
• Judges’ Choice:
  • Ranjita Roy (USA)
  • Caren Mempin (USA)
  • Arwyn Anish (UK)
  • Soumya Mahapatra (UK)
  • Shayan Mukherjee (USA)

SINGING — SUPER SENIOR CATEGORY

• Winner: Raj Kewalramani (USA)
• 1st Runner-Up: Murali M. Collur (USA)
• 2nd Runner-Up: Saigeetha Matta (USA)
• Judges’ Choice:
  • Bhavvika Merchant (USA)
  • Rekha Mahbubani (USA)
  • Kuldeep Sethi (USA)
  • Jayanta Mukherjee (USA)

DANCING — JUNIOR CATEGORY

• Winner: Thejolakshmi Achari (USA)
• 1st Runner-Up: Little Angels (USA)
• 2nd Runner-Up (tie): Saanvi Panda (USA), Jaanvi Venkatesan (USA)
• Judges’ Choice:
  • Classical Rhythms Dance Academy (USA)
  • Sunshine Reynoldsburg Dance Group (USA)
  • Reet Jain Parakh (USA)
  • Sataakshi Joshi (USA)

DANCING — SENIOR & SUPER SENIOR

• Senior Winner: Classical Rhythms Dance Academy (USA)
• Senior 1st Runner-Up: Dance Den Senior (USA)
• Senior 2nd Runner-Up (tie): Ritu Jain (USA), Abhilasha Chawdhary Saxena (USA)
• Super Senior Winner: Asha Mehta (USA)

IGT — JUNIOR CATEGORY

• Winner: Sai Khusheel Krishna Bayya (USA)
• 1st Runner-Up: Sabarish Rajagopal (USA)
• 2nd Runner-Up: Avismit Bhattacharya (USA)
• Judges’ Choice: Shrihaan Mukherjee (USA)

IGT — SENIOR & SUPER SENIOR

• Senior Winner: Dinesh Sunar (USA) — for an extraordinary Parkour act
• Super Senior Judges’ Choice:
  • Cris M. (USA)
  • Rekha Mahbubani (USA)

Looking Ahead to Season-10 (2026)

The 3iii Talent Foundation extends warm congratulations to all participants who made Season-9 a monumental celebration of global Indian talent. Registrations for Season-10 (2026) open in March, with State and Country-level competitions running through November 2026. Details of the Grand Finale will be announced soon as 3iii continues its mission to expand worldwide and champion Indian arts across borders.