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Sony Entertainment Television’s homegrown dance reality show, India’s Best Dancer – Season 4, will add a filmy tadka to your weekend as the episodes are set to take viewers on a nostalgic journey through the iconic ‘Eras of Bollywood’. The contestants will pay tribute to Hindi cinema with performances inspired by the evolving styles of Bollywood across different decades. Acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Basu will join the show as a guest alongside the ‘E.N.T’ specialists – Karisma Kapoor, Geeta Kapur and Terence Lewis.

Contestant Akina aka Akanksha Mishra from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, along with her choreographer Subhranil Paul, will mesmerize the audience with a breathtaking performance to the melodious track ‘Bheegi Bheegi Raaton Main’ from the cult classic film ‘Ajanabee.’

Complimenting Akina, Anurag Basu says, “When you guys were performing on this song, the original song and its visuals kept coming to mind intermittently, creating a collage of Rajesh Khanna,...

Fans are eagerly anticipating the return of the beloved dance reality show, India’s Best Dancer, on Sony TV for its fourth season. Set to premiere with the theme “Jab Dil Kare Dance Kar,” the show promises to showcase India’s top dance talent.

Karisma Kapoor Joins as Judge

Adding to the excitement, Bollywood icon Karisma Kapoor makes her debut as a judge on the show. Her presence is expected to bring a new dimension of charisma and insight to the judging panel, elevating the show to new heights.

Dynamic Dance Duo: Karisma Kapoor and Terence Lewis

In the latest promo, judges Karisma Kapoor and Terence Lewis were seen setting the stage on fire with their energetic dance performance to the tune of “Haye Hukku Haye Hukku Haaye Haaye.” Their flawless moves and infectious charm left viewers captivated.

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Sony Entertainment Television’s beloved dance reality show, ‘India’s Best Dancer’, is set to captivate audiences once again with its fourth season premiering on July 13th.

This season, the show welcomes actress Karisma Kapoor to the judges’ panel alongside seasoned judges Geeta Kapur and Terence Lewis. Together, they promise to bring a blend of technical expertise, seasoned experience, and star quality, elevating the show with their collective depth and charisma.

A Stellar Judging Panel

Karisma Kapoor, known for her iconic dance performances in Bollywood, joins Geeta Kapur and Terence Lewis, stalwarts in the dance industry. Their combined presence guarantees a dynamic and insightful judging experience, offering contestants invaluable feedback and encouragement.

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Tune in to ‘India’s Best Dancer – Season 4’ every Saturday & Sunday at 8:00 Pm exclusively on Sony Entertainment Television. Get ready for...

Singer Neha Bhasin shared a picture with her husband, Sameer Uddin, whom she described as the love of her life. The singer also revealed that he was the music and video director of her song ‘Furqat’.

Neha took to Instagram and posted the image.

In the photo, Neha, who is dressed completely in gold, and Sameer are holding each other, looking into each other’s eyes intensely.

“Music director, the video director, editor, and the love of my life @zookthespook. The picture was taken just before our first shot,” wrote Neha, who is known for hits such as ‘Dhunki’, ‘Swag Se Swagat’, and ‘Chashni’.

Her latest single, ‘Furqat’, talks about pain, separation, and unrequited love. It was shot in Maharashtra.

The singer is joined by the winner of ‘India’s Best Dancer’ season 2, Saumya Kamble, who showcases her belly dancing skills.

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Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan on Monday showered birthday love on her best friend, and actress Malaika Arora, by dropping some unseen candid pictures, symbolising their ‘sisterhood’ bond.

Model, and dancer Malaika is best known for her performance in the song ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’ from the 1998 movie ‘Dil Se’, starring Shah Rukh Khan.

The actress has been the judge on the shows like ‘Nach Baliye’, ‘Zara Nachke Dikha’, ‘India’s Got Talent’, ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’, ‘MTV Supermodel of the Year’,and ‘India’s Best Dancer’.

On Monday, Malaika turned 50 years old, and her Bff Kareena took to Instagram stories and dropped a heartwarming wish for her.

In the string of photos, Malaika can be seen in a black sweetheart neck cutout crop top, and matching pants. She is seen holding a black stiletto heel in one hand and using it as a phone. The candid picture seems to be from some nightout party.

Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan on Monday showered birthday love on her best friend, and actress Malaika Arora, by dropping some unseen candid pictures, symbolising their ‘sisterhood’ bond.

Model, and dancer Malaika is best known for her performance in the song ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’ from the 1998 movie ‘Dil Se’, starring Shah Rukh Khan.

The actress has been the judge on the shows like ‘Nach Baliye’, ‘Zara Nachke Dikha’, ‘India’s Got Talent’, ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’, ‘MTV Supermodel of the Year’,and ‘India’s Best Dancer’.

On Monday, Malaika turned 50 years old, and her Bff Kareena took to Instagram stories and dropped a heartwarming wish for her.

In the string of photos, Malaika can be seen in a black sweetheart neck cutout crop top, and matching pants. She is seen holding a black stiletto heel in one hand and using it as a phone. The candid picture seems to be from some nightout party.

Samarpan Lama from Pune, who has won the coveted trophy of the reality show ‘India’s Best Dancer’ Season 3 opened up about his journey, sharing how he was not initially that passionate for dancing, and revealed whom he wants to choreograph in future.

Samarpan bagged the trophy, and took home the prize money of Rs 15 lakh.

Samarpan’s choreographer Bhawna Khanduja was awarded a cheque of Rs 5 lakh.

The young boy from Pune performed on the song ‘Bas Ek Pal’ and a mash-up in the grand finale.

The show was hosted by Jay Bhanushali, while Sonali Bendre, Geeta Kapur and Terence Lewis were the judges.

The top five finalists were: Shivanshu Soni, Vipul Kandpal, Aniket Chauhan, Anjali Mamgai, and Samarpan.

Samarpan defeated Anjali to win the coveted title.

Samarpan talked about the lessons he has imbibed from the judges of the show, his initial journey, future plans, and much more.

Calling...

Samarpan Lama from Pune, who has won the coveted trophy of the reality show ‘India’s Best Dancer’ Season 3 opened up about his journey, sharing how he was not initially that passionate for dancing, and revealed whom he wants to choreograph in future.

Samarpan bagged the trophy, and took home the prize money of Rs 15 lakh.

Samarpan’s choreographer Bhawna Khanduja was awarded a cheque of Rs 5 lakh.

The young boy from Pune performed on the song ‘Bas Ek Pal’ and a mash-up in the grand finale.

The show was hosted by Jay Bhanushali, while Sonali Bendre, Geeta Kapur and Terence Lewis were the judges.

The top five finalists were: Shivanshu Soni, Vipul Kandpal, Aniket Chauhan, Anjali Mamgai, and Samarpan.

Samarpan defeated Anjali to win the coveted title.

Samarpan talked about the lessons he has imbibed from the judges of the show, his initial journey, future plans, and much more.

Calling...

Samarpan Lama from Pune won the coveted trophy of the reality show ‘India’s Best Dancer’ Season 3 on Saturday night, and took home the prize money of Rs 15 lakh. Samarpan’s choreographer Bhawna Khanduja was awarded a cheque of Rs 5 lakh. The young man from Pune performed on the song ‘Bas Ek Pal’ and a mash-up in the grand finale.

Having introduced viewers to some of India’s finest dancers who left one and all awestruck with their breathtaking performances, the dance reality show saw contestant Samarpan triumph after an intense battle of the ‘Top 5 Finalists’ in ‘Finale no.1’.

The episode was graced by Govinda, Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon. They joined host Jay Bhanushali, and judges Sonali Bendre and Geeta Kapur to provide their unwavering support to the top five finalists: Shivanshu Soni, Vipul Kandpal, Aniket Chauhan, Anjali Mamgai, and the winner, Samarpan Lama.

Samarpan defeated Anjali to won the coveted title.

Samarpan Lama from Pune won the coveted trophy of the reality show ‘India’s Best Dancer’ Season 3 on Saturday night, and took home the prize money of Rs 15 lakh. Samarpan’s choreographer Bhawna Khanduja was awarded a cheque of Rs 5 lakh. The young man from Pune performed on the song ‘Bas Ek Pal’ and a mash-up in the grand finale.

Having introduced viewers to some of India’s finest dancers who left one and all awestruck with their breathtaking performances, the dance reality show saw contestant Samarpan triumph after an intense battle of the ‘Top 5 Finalists’ in ‘Finale no.1’.

The episode was graced by Govinda, Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon. They joined host Jay Bhanushali, and judges Sonali Bendre and Geeta Kapur to provide their unwavering support to the top five finalists: Shivanshu Soni, Vipul Kandpal, Aniket Chauhan, Anjali Mamgai, and the winner, Samarpan Lama.

Samarpan defeated Anjali to won the coveted title.

Actors Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon are all set to up the ante of entertainment in the finale of ‘India’s Best Dancer’ season 3. Having entertained audiences with superlative dance moves, diverse dance forms, and delightful performances, the dance reality show ‘India’s Best Dancer 3’ is now at the cusp of crowning the ultimate winner in its ‘thrilling finale’ titled ‘Finale no.1’.

The episode promises to be a dance extravaganza like none other, filled with power-packed performances, dhamakedar entertainment and unique twists that will surprise one and all.

For one last time, the top five contestants battle it out to win the ultimate coveted title of ‘India’s Best Dancer 3’.

Amidst all the performances and fun, one epic moment to watch out for is the epic hook step challenge between teams – Tiger and Geeta Kapur vs Kriti Sanon and Jay Bhanushali.

These two dynamic teams use their dance moves to guess...

Actors Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon are all set to up the ante of entertainment in the finale of ‘India’s Best Dancer’ season 3. Having entertained audiences with superlative dance moves, diverse dance forms, and delightful performances, the dance reality show ‘India’s Best Dancer 3’ is now at the cusp of crowning the ultimate winner in its ‘thrilling finale’ titled ‘Finale no.1’.

The episode promises to be a dance extravaganza like none other, filled with power-packed performances, dhamakedar entertainment and unique twists that will surprise one and all.

For one last time, the top five contestants battle it out to win the ultimate coveted title of ‘India’s Best Dancer 3’.

Amidst all the performances and fun, one epic moment to watch out for is the epic hook step challenge between teams – Tiger and Geeta Kapur vs Kriti Sanon and Jay Bhanushali.

These two dynamic teams use their dance moves to guess...

Mumbai, Sep 24 (Ians) The dance reality show “India’s Best Dancer” season 3 has found it’s ‘Top 5’ finalists – Aniket Chauhan, Anjali Mamgai, Samarpan Lama, Vipul Khandpal and Shivanshu Soni, who will be seen putting their best foot forward to win the most coveted title.

Staying true to its theme this season of #HarMoveSeKarengeProve, the show has celebrated superlative talent with phenomenal moves who have proved their mettle in this intense competition.

The contestants have won the hearts of millions and captivating the judges a.k.a the E.E.N.T specialists – Sonali Bendre, Geeta Kapur and Terence Lewis.

Aniket is with choreographer Kartik Raja, Anjali with choreographer Akash Thapa, Samarpan with choreographer Bhawana Khanduja, Vipul with choreographer Pankaj Thapa, and Shivanshu with choreographer Vivek Chachere.

Known as the ‘Charlie Chaplin of ‘Ibd 3’, Aniket Chauhan from Delhi won himself the first spot in the ‘Behtareen Teerah’; since then, he has time and again left...

Mumbai, Sep 24 (Ians) The dance reality show “India’s Best Dancer” season 3 has found it’s ‘Top 5’ finalists – Aniket Chauhan, Anjali Mamgai, Samarpan Lama, Vipul Khandpal and Shivanshu Soni, who will be seen putting their best foot forward to win the most coveted title.

Staying true to its theme this season of #HarMoveSeKarengeProve, the show has celebrated superlative talent with phenomenal moves who have proved their mettle in this intense competition.

The contestants have won the hearts of millions and captivating the judges a.k.a the E.E.N.T specialists – Sonali Bendre, Geeta Kapur and Terence Lewis.

Aniket is with choreographer Kartik Raja, Anjali with choreographer Akash Thapa, Samarpan with choreographer Bhawana Khanduja, Vipul with choreographer Pankaj Thapa, and Shivanshu with choreographer Vivek Chachere.

Known as the ‘Charlie Chaplin of ‘Ibd 3’, Aniket Chauhan from Delhi won himself the first spot in the ‘Behtareen Teerah’; since then, he has time and again left...

The judges of ‘India’s Best dancer’ season 3 Sonali Bendre, Geeta Kapur and Terence Lewis are all set to groove to the mesmerising voice of singer Vishal Dadlani, as he sets the stage on fire by singing ‘Jhoome Jo Pathaan’, from superstar Shah Rukh Khan starrer ‘Pathaan’.

The upcoming episode will feature the judges of ‘Indian Idol’ — Kumar Sanu and Vishal Dadlani. The stage of the dance reality show will sizzle with the electrifying presence of music maestros Kumar Sanu and the charismatic Vishal.

This musical extravaganza promises a foot-tapping challenge for contestants, who will be grooving to the melodious tunes of Kumar Sanu, and Vishal. With their eyes set on the coveted top six spots, the contestants are all geared up to deliver their absolute best.

The audience will witness Vishal’s heart-pounding performance where his powerhouse vocals will set the stage ablaze. There will be thrilling dance renditions to...

The judges of ‘India’s Best dancer’ season 3 Sonali Bendre, Geeta Kapur and Terence Lewis are all set to groove to the mesmerising voice of singer Vishal Dadlani, as he sets the stage on fire by singing ‘Jhoome Jo Pathaan’, from superstar Shah Rukh Khan starrer ‘Pathaan’.

The upcoming episode will feature the judges of ‘Indian Idol’ — Kumar Sanu and Vishal Dadlani. The stage of the dance reality show will sizzle with the electrifying presence of music maestros Kumar Sanu and the charismatic Vishal.

This musical extravaganza promises a foot-tapping challenge for contestants, who will be grooving to the melodious tunes of Kumar Sanu, and Vishal. With their eyes set on the coveted top six spots, the contestants are all geared up to deliver their absolute best.

The audience will witness Vishal’s heart-pounding performance where his powerhouse vocals will set the stage ablaze. There will be thrilling dance renditions to...

Mumbai, Sep 15 (Ians) ‘Miss World 2017’ Manushi Chhillar, who will grace the stage of ‘India’s Best Dancer’ season three, honoured the legacy of ace choreographer Terence Lewis in contemporary dance.

The upcoming episodes of the dance reality show will see Vicky Kaushal and Manushi promoting their upcoming film ‘The Great Indian Family’.

Nearing its finale, the contestants have raised the bar of the competition and will give it their all, vying for a spot in the coveted Top 6.

One of the most memorable acts are of contestant Samarpan Lama, as he delivers a breathtaking contemporary performance to ‘Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin’.

Manushi praises the act saying, “Samarpan, your body effortlessly synced with the changing rhythms and beats of the song, showcasing your remarkable ability to catch the tune. Your ability to adapt and change your pace was truly impressive.”

“What I admire most in dancers is their extraordinary neuromuscular coordination and...

Mumbai, Sep 15 (Ians) ‘Miss World 2017’ Manushi Chhillar, who will grace the stage of ‘India’s Best Dancer’ season three, honoured the legacy of ace choreographer Terence Lewis in contemporary dance.

The upcoming episodes of the dance reality show will see Vicky Kaushal and Manushi promoting their upcoming film ‘The Great Indian Family’.

Nearing its finale, the contestants have raised the bar of the competition and will give it their all, vying for a spot in the coveted Top 6.

One of the most memorable acts are of contestant Samarpan Lama, as he delivers a breathtaking contemporary performance to ‘Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin’.

Manushi praises the act saying, “Samarpan, your body effortlessly synced with the changing rhythms and beats of the song, showcasing your remarkable ability to catch the tune. Your ability to adapt and change your pace was truly impressive.”

“What I admire most in dancers is their extraordinary neuromuscular coordination and...

Renowned director Kedar Shinde, and actress Sonali Bendre will be seen reminiscing about their memorable collaboration for the movie ‘Aga Bai Arrecha’, in the upcoming episode of ‘India’s Best Dancer’ season three.

The star cast of the blockbuster Marathi film ‘Baipan Bhaari Deva’ featuring Vandana Gupte, Sukanya Kulkarni, Shilpa Navalkar, Suchitra Bandekar, Deepa Parab, and director Kedar Shinde, will grace the ‘Bachpan Special’ of the dance reality show.

Amidst all the performances and candid conversations, Kedar and Sonali will talk about their Marathi comedy drama movie ‘Aga Bai Arrecha’. This nostalgic moment will captivate the audience as they share anecdotes and stories from the past.

The film which released in 2004, was loosely based on the Hollywood film ‘What Women Want’. The film highlighted the life and the problems of a common man living in a metropolitan city like Mumbai. His greatest desire in life is to answer the question “What do women want?...

Mumbai, June 24 (Ians) Legendary playback singer, Kumar Sanu, who is known as ‘King of Melody’, and has sung some of the most iconic numbers such as, ‘Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Pagal Hai’, ‘Tujhe Dekha To’, and ‘Baazigar O Baazigar’, will be seen recollecting hid struggling times when he had to sing in hotels to earn money, in ‘India’s Best Dancer 3’.

Watching the performance of one the contestants, Vipul Kandpal, choreographed by Pankaj Thapa to his iconic song ‘Ladki Badi Anjaani Hai’ from the movie ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’, Kumar Sanu recalled his own hard past whilst commending the contestant.

He said: “Vipul started working at a young age and so he could earn money to pay his own fees. I did the same thing. I used to sing in hotels for money. I met a music director there and got an opportunity.”

He added: “Our story is the same.

The upcoming episode of the dance reality show ‘India’s Best Dancer 3’, will see the contestants being put to a new test in the ‘naya daur’, where they will have to showcase their magic of dance. Making the grand evening extra special, the show will be celebrating the legendary singer Kumar Sanu in the ‘Superhit Sunday With Sanu Da’ special. The singer will be seen getting impressed by contestant Aniket Chauhan’s performance.

The episode will showcase performances by the contestants who will recreate the magic of Kumar Sanu’s timeless songs, infusing romance, love, and laughter in their acts. The episode will also feature Indian Idol contestants Rishi Singh and Debosmita Roy, comedian Jai Vijay and Nitesh Shetty, along with talented dancers Sanam Johar, Sushant Khatri, and the winner of ‘India’s Best Dancer’ season 1, Tiger Pop.

Leaving everybody in awe will be the mind-blowing act on the song ‘Laal...

Singer Pratik Bachan, professionally known as B Praak, who is known for hit tracks like ‘Teri Mitti’, ‘Dhoke Pyaar Ke’, ‘Filhall’ and others, will be seen promoting his new song, ‘Kya Loge Tum’, from his forthcoming album ‘Zohrajabeen’, on the dance reality show ‘India’s Best Dancer’ Season 3.

During the course of the ‘Dosti Special’ episode, contestant Hansvi and her choreographer Anuradha Iyengar will deliver a performance dedicated to her fellow contestants and choreographers on the song ‘Tu Jo Mila’.

The performance will seamlessly blend classical and contemporary dance styles. The duo will receive a standing ovation from the panel of judges.

Host Jay Bhanushali will be moved by Hansvi’s performance and will urge B Praak to dedicate a song to her. B Praak will choose to serenade Hansvi with the heartfelt melody, ‘Sach Keh Raha Hai’.

Appreciating them, B Praak will be seen telling them: “You guys showed a...

This weekend, Sony Entertainment Television’s dance reality show, ‘Indias Best Dancer 3’, celebrates ‘Cinema Ke 110 Saal, Bemisaal’. Paying tribute to the incredible journey of Indian cinema, the contestants, along with their choreographers will dance in the footsteps of trailblazers like Raj Kapoor, Kishore Kumar, Shammi Kapoor, and Amitabh Bachchan, as well as Bollywood’s iconic pairs such as Dharmendra and Hema Malini, Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh, among others.

Adding an extra dose of entertainment to this extravaganza will be the acclaimed filmmaker and choreographer, Farah Khan.

Honouring the people behind the scenes, who have contributed as much as the stars to the success of Indian Cinema, the show will see Manoj Desai, executive director of Mumbai’s G7 multiplex and Maratha Mandir Cinema, Ranjit Dahiya, founder of the Bollywood Art Project, and Reshma Pathan, the first stuntwoman in the Indian film industry.

Bollywood Art Project’s Ranjit Dahiya has...

The iconic track ‘Saajan Ji Ghar Aaye’ from the film ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ was half shot by a duplicate of superstar Salman Khan, reveals choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan. Farah made an appearance on the dance-based reality show, ‘India’s Best Dancer’. She was seen sharing anecdotes about the song with host Jay Bhanushali.

Farah revealed that most of the scenes were done by duplicate of Salman, who played the role of Aman as he came in just for a few hours.

A promo shared by the channel Sony TV on Instagram, showed Farah talking to the duplicate named Ritji.

She is said: “Ritji bahut cute tha yar. Main bata du Sajan ji Ghar Aaye mein, Salman ka aadha gana Salman ka dupe banke Ritji ne kia. Really, kyunki Salman aata hi tha 2-3 ghante ke liye. To baki back shot, top shot, wide shot, sab Ritji karta tha.”

The video was...

Dancer-choreographer Terence Lewis was left in awe of the dancing talent of ‘Indias Best Dancer 3’ contestant Ranodip Poddar (17), who impressed the judges, including Geeta Kapur and Sonali Bendre, on the dance reality show with the rendition of Bharatanatyam on the song ‘Thumkeshwari’.

While sharing his experience of being on the show, Ranodip said: “I express my emotions through dance, which also helped me fight back depression. There was a time when nobody used to talk to me in school. If I sat on a bench, others used to sit two seats apart. My neighbours and relatives used to pass negative comments on me and my parents.”

He also said that people used to look down upon him because he was different.

“I was not interested in cricket or other sports, as I was only fond of dance and make-up. There were days when all of us used to cry in bed every night,...

Bollywood diva Malaika Arora showcased her stretch marks in a new mirror selfie she shared on social media. Malaika took to her Instagram story, where she shared the flawless picture. In the image, she is seen wearing a black crop top paired with gray sweatpants. The dancing diva pulled her hair back to a ponytail.

To complete her look, Malaika chose to go au naturale and subtle lip tint.

Recently, a video of Malaika, who is an avid social media user, and her beau Arjun Kapoor dancing on the number ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’ picturised on her and superstar Shah Rukh Khan went viral on social media.

As an actress, she has starred in main roles in films ‘Kaante’ and ‘Emi’. Malaika appeared on the television show ‘Nach Baliye’ as one of the three judges. She then appeared on the show ‘Zara Nachke Dikha’, ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’, ‘India’s Got Talent’, ‘Supermodel of the Year...