Bannet Dosanjh became India's first Rising Star, won Rs. 20 lakhs and also an opportunity to sing a song in an upcoming Vishesh Films movie. Maithili Thakur was declared as the first runner-up.

Who is winner of rising star season 1? Okie... think carefully first, then make a decision:

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To answer this question, we should know that: Bannet Dosanjh became India's first Rising Star, won Rs. 20 lakhs and also an opportunity to sing a song in an upcoming Vishesh Films movie. So, the answer is Bannet Dosanjh.