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Global Indian Talent Converges in Chicago for 3iii

Season 9; Jatin Pandit Leads as Grand Master

OUR BUREAU
CHICAGO, IL

nternational Indian Icon (3iii)—the
world’s first non-profit global talent
Iplatform—is bringing more than 150
semifinalists to Chicago for the production
of its Season 9 episodes, featuring renowned
music composer Jatin Pandit as Grand Mas-
ter. The three-day program, taking place
from November 28–30, 2025, will include
the Semifinals on November 28, the Finale
on November 29, and the Grande Finale on
November 30.
Participants from across the world
will gather to compete for the title of In-
ternational Indian Icon 2025 in multiple
categories, including Singing, Dancing,
Fashion, I Got Talent (IGT), and Instru-
mental Music. The event continues the
platform’s mission of uniting the global
Indian community to celebrate cultural ex-
cellence and showcase extraordinary talent.
Now in its ninth year, 3iii has emerged
as one of the most inclusive and far-reaching
Indian talent platforms worldwide. Since its
inception, the initiative has attracted more
than 50,000 participants from around the
globe and has crowned eight International
Indian Icon winners across various cate-
gories. All winners receive trophies, while
several have also earned opportunities to
work on professional creative projects—in-
cluding the widely acclaimed music video
“Salona” by Arko Mukerjee.
This year, winners will receive 3iii tro-
phies, medals, certificates, cash prizes, and tistic careers. ing through the 3iii Talent Foundation. It is a glob-
the rare chance to work in the internation- For more information about 3iii or to purchase ally recognized hybrid talent competition model that
al film Planchette-2 directed by Sunil Bab- tickets for the Grande Finale, please visit: 3iii.us, blends digital-first access with live, on-site showcas-
bar, as well as a new music video directed 3iiiTF.org, or InternationalIndianIcon.com. es. By removing geographic barriers and welcoming
by Raj Rahhi. These collaborations contin- Founded in 2017 by Sharan Walia (CEO, Gee Vi- artists of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels,
ue 3iii’s commitment to helping emerging sion Inc., Chicago/Naperville), International Indian 3iii has created a truly global stage for Indian cultural
performers transition into mainstream ar- Icon (3iii) is a registered non-profit initiative operat- talent to shine.

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