Toyota Kirloskar Motor Crowns Stereo Groove From Nagaland As NE Star 2026.

Guwahati, Assam, 29th of September, 2026 : Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) successfully concluded the grand finale of NE (North East) Star 2026, its ultimate music talent hunt, celebrating the exceptional musical talent and cultural diversity of Northeast India. Bringing together 16 outstanding finalists from across Northeast states, the grand finale served as a vibrant showcase of musical excellence.

The grand finale witnessed an impressive showcase of musical talent, with Stereo Groove from Nagaland being crowned NE Star 2026. Pateng Band from Meghalaya and Naad Band from Sikkim were declared the first and second runners-up, respectively. The Pateng Band from Meghalaya emerged as the winner in the Mogo category, while the Special Judges’ Choice Awards were presented to Samuel from Nagaland, Pallavi from Assam and Immanuel from Mizoram in recognition of their outstanding performances. The finalists were judged by an eminent panel featuring Mr. Subir Malik, Founder Member and Keyboardist of Parikrama and Mr. Kaushik Dutta, Founder Director of Music Connect, assessing participants on their musical talent, stage presence and overall performance. The event also featured a captivating performance by Ms. Deeplina Deka, celebrity singer, mesmerizing the audience with her soulful renditions and dynamic stage presence.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sachin Sharma, Vice President – East Region, Sales-Service-Used Car, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “NE Star 2026 musical talent hunt was conceived with the vision of providing talented young artists from the region a platform to showcase their passion and potential. Over the course of this journey, we have witnessed extraordinary talent, dedication and creativity from participants across all eight Northeastern states. The grand finale is not only a celebration of musical excellence but also of the rich cultural heritage that makes this region unique. We congratulate the winners and all the contestants for their outstanding performances and wish them success in their future endeavours.”

The NE star musical talent hunt was open to aspiring singers, musicians, bands, choirs and performers between 18 and 35 years of age. Following over 300 registrations and auditions conducted across Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura, two finalists from each state advanced to the grand finale, where they competed for the coveted NE Star 2026 title.

Through initiatives such as NE Star, Toyota Kirloskar Motor continues to reinforce its commitment to fostering youth aspirations, supporting local talent and contributing meaningfully to the cultural development of communities across India.