Yet another season of the talent-based reality show India's Got Talent season 8 has come to an end. While the season finale's top five - Javed Khan, Almas Khan, Rahul and Mukesh and Crazy Hoppers - battled it out to bag the trophy, Mumbai’s 27-year-old magician Javed Khan was awarded the trophy. Yes, you read that right! After a cut throat competition between the competitors with fine talent, India's Got Talent 8, that kickstarted a few months ago, has found its winner in Mumbai’s magician Javed Khan. Javed had a tie with Live 100 Experience Band in the final stage but with more votes coming his way, he was declared the winner of India’s Got Talent Season 8. Indian Idol 10 Winner: Salman Ali Wins the Grand Finale! Ankush Bhardwaj and Neelanjana Ray Get the First and Second Runner Up Trophies! 

Along with the title, the winner was awarded a prize money of Rs 25 lakh. Javed also got a car along with the winner's trophy.For the uninitiated, Javed, who is from Mumbai, has completed his studies in mechanical engineering and is currently working in an IT firm. When a couple years ago, Javed found interest in the illusions and magic forms, he decided to strike a balance between the two.

Post his win, Javed said in a statement, "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 it 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 and I would like to thank COLORS and Fremantle India for giving me this wonderful opportunity."

Hosted by Bharti Singh and Rithvik Dhanjani, the eighth season of the talent show was judged by Karan Johar, Malaika Arora and Kirron Kher. India’s Got Talent is a reality show that finds out phenomenal talents from all across the country and was initiated with the collaboration of British Got Talent and Colors TV. Watch this space for further updates.

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