'India's Got Talent 8' has changed perception about me, my art forever: Winner Magician Javed Khan

Reality show India’s Got Talent saw its finale episode for the year 2018 on Saturday.

After 12 weeks of intense competition, heart-wrenching stories and jaw-dropping performances, the show found its winner in close-up magician Javed Khan.

The magician won the coveted trophy, a cash prize of Rs 25 lakhs and a Maruti Suzuki Arena car. 

Javed Khan who hails from Rajasthan was never supported by his family. In fact, his dream of becoming a magician was often rebuffed as black magic.

However, Javed never gave into societal pressures and always believed in his art. 

Turning his distraction into his passion, he introduced the world to a never-seen-before close-up magic and has now won millions of hearts. 

He always put his talent before everything else and even quit his job to hone the skills of wizardry. 

As he looks back at his journey, Javed reckons that after his win the world will not only accept his talent but also see him through a different lens.

Excited about his victory, Javed Khan said, "Though I am a magician, I feel that a dream doesn’t become a reality with magic, but it takes a lot of courage, determination and hard work. I came on India’s Got Talent with a blank slate, with just a purpose to entertain the audience with my talent. But this entire journey has not only been rewarding but has changed my life and the perception about me and my art forever."

"The stamp of a prestigious show like India’s Got Talent is the testimony to the fact that performing magic can also be a respectful skillset. I am excited for my journey ahead," he added.

Meanwhile, celebrating a successful season, one of the judges on the show, Karan Johar said, “ The show has set new benchmarks every year and this season was no different. We saw an array of extraordinary performances that made the judgement call a tough one for us but as they say 'may the best man win' and Javed is truly a deserving one. He not only bowled us over with his ‘magical spell’ but also gave talent a whole new meaning. Signing off I would like to say toodles!" 

Kirron Kher, on the other hand, said, "Calling this season of the show spectacular would be an understatement as it displayed so many acts and performances that I had never seen before in my entire stint on the show. Every contestant brought in a unique skill and left us in awe of them. I would like to congratulate Javed on his win and wish him well for his future."

To this Malaika Arora added, "The 8th season of India’s Got Talent has been ‘wow’ to say the least. I thoroughly enjoyed watching some awe-inspiring acts and the screening process has never been so difficult. Each contestant had a story to tell and they beautifully brought it alive through their acts. Here’s wishing well to the winner Javed and I am certain that he is going to do wonders with his ‘magical’ talent."

We wish Javed Khan all the best for his future endeavours!