17 year old Ranodip Poddar will express his love for dance and how much it means to him, sharing, “Dance is a way through which I express my emotions. And it was dance that helped me fight back depression. There was a point in time when nobody used to talk to me in school, if I used to sit on a bench others used to leave two seats and then sit. My neighbours and relatives used to pass negative comments on me and my parents. People used to look down upon him because I was different, as I was not interested in cricket or other sports but dance and makeup. There were days when all of us used to cry to bed every night, but my parents stood next to me and supported me throughout my journey. And today when I am standing here on the stage of India’s Best Dancer, I feel proud that my parents are proud of who I am.”

The three judges would be left teary eyed after listening to Ranodip’s story. Touched by the support Ranodip’s parents have given him, Judge Terence Lewis will go on to give them a big hug and will salute them for their courage.

Will Ranodip’s moves prove worthy enough to take him ahead in the journey of India’s Best Dancer Season 3?

To watch Ranodip’s Thumka packed performance, tune into ‘India’s Best Dancer Season 3’ this weekend at 8 pm on Sony Entertainment Television!

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Watch the Ultimate Finale of India’s Best Dancer this Sunday starting 8:00 PM only on Sony Entertainment Television.

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After seeing ‘unstoppable force’ Roza Rana’s breath-taking classical performance on the song ‘Kaahe Ched Mohe’, judge Terence Lewis will be seen expressing his desire to dance with her.

Sharing the stage, both Terence and Roza will be seen giving a stellar performance on the song ‘Raat Ruk Jaye’!

To know how this performance was? Be sure to tune in to watch the Ultimate Finale of India’s Best Dancer this Sunday starting 8:00 PM only on Sony Entertainment Television.

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For the first time in television history and on a dance reality show, legendary singer Asha Bhosle will be making an appearance as the guest judge where, the dance reality show will be celebrating 75 years of Asha ji! The evergreen singer who has won the hearts of many with her melodious voice will be seen enjoying each and every dance act put forward by the contestants. Not only this, going down memory lane, she will be seen sharing many interesting trivia from her time in the industry and also engage with the contestants by motivating them and making them feel extra special. It was also a revelation to many and a lesser known fact that Asha Bhosle is an avid fan of various dance forms and keeps a track of how dance as a genre has evolved over generations! Needless to say, the judges Malaika Arora, Geeta Kapur and Terence Lewis will be seen getting overwhelmed with her majestic presence.

From Waacking to Krumping to Jazz Funk to Traditional Bharatanatyam and more, prepare for a whole new level of, ‘WHOA!!!’ this weekend. The contestants and choreographers will be paying an incredible tribute to Ashaji in a unique way which will be a nothing short of a visual spectacle. All in all, from the exceptional performances and banter to the anecdotes and nostalgia, the upcoming episode of India’s Best Dancer – Season 2 has all this and much more in store for the viewers!

Tune in to India’s Best Dancer 2 this Saturday & Sunday, at 8:00 pm only on Sony Entertainment Television

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One act that not only won the hearts of the judges but also the special guests will be contestant Sanket Gaonakar and choreographer Anuradha Iyengar’s power packed performance on the track – ‘Lal Dupatta Wali Tera Naam Toh Bata’ from the movie ‘Aankhen’ with a twist of ‘Yakshagana’ dance form. Spell bounded by the duo’s outstanding performance, all the three judges – Geeta Kapoor, Malaika Arora and Terence Lewis along with the guest judges, Neelam Kothari and Chunky Pandey gave them a standing ovation.

A stunned Chunky Pandey said, “My mind’s blown away after looking at this performance. The way you guys have presented Cinderella’s story is just commendable. I would like to share that this song is from the one and only film that I did with Govinda but people think we have done a lot of films together. It’s because ‘Aankhein’ was that one film which was worth a hundreds just like this one performance of yours is worth a hundred performances. Salute Salute Salute”.

Furthermore, Geeta Kapoor gave the performance a ‘Sajda’ as she said“ This was a visual treat I enjoyed every moment of the performance. Anuradha you are a great storyteller. I loved the choreography and I am happy that you are making Sanket learn all this.”

However, the most special moment of the entire act was when Superstar Neelam Kothari gave a good luck ring to ‘Sanket’ as a token of love and luck. On hearing about the health condition of Sanket’s father, the beautiful actress couldn’t hold herself back as she broke down into tears as Sanket’s situation reminded her of her own father who recently passed away.

Moved by Sanket’s story, superstar Neelam Kothari said, “Sanket, you were outstanding. I know it’s good to be the best dancer but it is even better to be a good son. I must say you are an inspiration, I know what you are going through, and to perform like that, it’s just so heartwarming.”

She also added, “This is a small gesture from my side and hopefully your papa gets better. I know he will come to see you perform very soon. I have lost my father and I know how it feels. When the producers asked me to come as a guest on the show, I wasn’t ready as I have lost him very recently but I know if my father would have been there, he would have told me that ‘The Show must go on”. So, I would just say stay strong and wish you all the very best”.

Don’t forget to tune into India’s Best Dancer 2 this Saturday and Sunday at 8.00 PM on Sony Entertainment Television.

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One such contestant who made his mark in the audition round is, Varun Daggar. A 22 year old who originally hails from Palwal, Haryana, Varun had to run away from his hometown and move to Delhi to pursue his passion for dance. He has been practicing street dancing, also known as ‘busking’ for over four years now. Varun undeniably touched the hearts of the judges in the audition round itself with his performance on the song ‘Moh Moh ke Dhaage’. Post his performance, Varun got emotional and made a revelation saying that the ‘cap’ he uses as a dancing prop is his most prized possession because that is what he uses to collect money from the spectators while he performed on the streets and made a living out of it.

However, all those years of struggle finally paid off as his act got him a standing ovation from judge Terence Lewis who made it a point to stand throughout his performance and even admitted that he is now a fan! Not only that, judge Geeta Kapur validated his extraordinary skill by saying that is exactly the kind of talent she had been hoping to witness on the show. Furthermore, judge Malaika Arora rewarded Varun’s performance in her signature style – by showering him with a million kisses with her kiss gun.

After receiving such rave reviews, an excited & thoroughly motivated Varun said, “I am grateful that despite all the hardships, I finally am where I am meant to be. I promise to give my 100% because being on such a coveted platform is a once in a lifetime kind of opportunity and I shall never take that for granted. I want to this for my family, friends and even for the ones who doubted me and made me second guess my talent and my dream. Here’s hoping to fulfil my dreams and make a name for myself in the field of dance.”

India’s Best Dancer – Season 2, airs every Saturday and Sunday at 8:00 PM on Sony Entertainment Television.

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Her performance on the song, ‘Man Mohini’ left the judges amazed! Terence Lewis felt that her moves were strong, sharp with controlled body vibrations and, overall, it was an effortless act. Post the performance, Honey Singh narrated her soul-stirring life story with tears in her eyes. She said, “I am a trans woman and I am proud of myself. I don’t care what the society thinks of me. It’s me and my family against the world. People rejected me, but I accepted myself.” After this, the judges to took it upon themselves to applaud Honey’s parents for being so supportive of her choices. They told Honey that she is extremely blessed to have such parents because if one has their family’s support, they can overcome all the hurdles in life with a much greater ease.

After receiving such heartwarming feedback from the judges, Honey Singh shares, “For me, dance is everything. I live for it, I can die for it. India’s Best Dancer is a platform where my talent will speak and not my gender. The judges have been extremely kind and encouraging, I hope I am able to make a mark for myself on this prestigious platform.”

Tune in to watch the best talent from across the country participate on India’s Best Dancer – Season 2, every Saturday and Sunday at 8:00PM only on Sony Entertainment Television.

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Meyitemsu Naga, who hails from Nagaland, impressed the judges with his performance on the song, ‘Ishq Walla Love’ in the audition round. A quirky personality, Mayitesmu showcased his smooth moves with utmost refinement and finesse. Choreographer and judge Geeta Kapur who has inspired many young talents, liked Meyitemsu’s performance so much so that she went onto give him a standing ovation.

Post his performance, Meyitemesu revealed to the judges that he cannot speak Hindi and can only communicate in either ‘English’ or his mother tongue ‘Nagamese’. Furthermore, as Meyitemsu’s unique name was nothing short of a tongue twister for the judges, he asked the judges to call him, ‘Me’ as it is his nickname. This led to an interesting revelation as judge Malaika Arora also went onto reveal that she also shares a similar nickname as her family calls her, ‘Mimi’! This came as a surprise even to her close friends and fellow judges – Terence Lewis and Geeta because it’s a very unknown aspect about Malaika’s otherwise very public life.

Post this fascinating revelation and receiving such a positive feedback from the judges, an excited Meyitemsu Naga, shares, “Dance is my passion and I am so happy that the judges appreciated my performance and my talent. I really want to give my best throughout the show and win the trophy of India’s Best Dancer 2 as a gift for my parents. This is just the beginning, I promise to do whatever it takes and prove my mettle as not just a good dancer but as a respected artist”

Tune in to watch Meyitemsu’s journey on India’s Best Dancer 2, starting 16th October, every Saturday and Sunday at 8:00 pmonly on Sony Entertainment Television.

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So much so, that even before she could come for the auditions, her father placed a bet of INR 500 with her mother on the grounds that Soumya would get eliminated in the first round itself! Interestingly, Soumya cleared the first round with rave comments from all the judges! Furthermore, to add an element of fun and humor in the situation, Soumya’s father announced another bet of INR 5,000 rupees on his daughter not being able to clear the next round of the audition. To this, Terence challenged her father with a bet of his own and said that he himself will reward INR 5,000 rupees if Soumya qualifies to the next round.

On this chucklesome incident Soumya shares, “I am grateful to have gotten the opportunity of pursuing my passion for dance on such an esteemed platform on India’s Best Dancer! However, I also intend to study further, become a doctor to fulfil my dad’s dream. I firmly believe nothing is impossible and if we set our minds to achieve something, nothing can stop us. The sky is the limit! But for now, I will put all my dedication and focus on becoming the best dancer India has ever seen.”

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So, to know who wins the total bet of 10,000 rupees on Soumya’s performance, watch India’s Best Dancer – Season 2 starting 16th October, every Saturday and Sunday at 8:00 PMonly on Sony Entertainment Television.

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Now, Dibbay is a dancer by passion but a delivery boy by profession. Ironically, while he toils day and night to deliver food to others, he himself has to go to the langar to get his two square meals. Dibbay has to struggle every day to make the ends meet as he also continues to practice and hone his dancing skills. With his relentless hard-work and the support of his mother, Dibbay finally found his way to the stage of India’s Best Dancer, Season 2.The earnest story of this young boy from Assam managed to strike a chord in the heart of all the three judges – Malaika Arora, Geeta Kapur, and Terence Lewis.

While sharing about his journey, Dibbay stated how at times when he goes to deliver the food, and the customers do the small gesture of offering him water, it just makes his whole day because for him, that is the biggest act of kindness. Upon hearing this, choreographer and dance maestro Geeta Kapur remarked, “Often, when food gets delivered to our doorsteps, we don’t even remember to acknowledge or ‘thank’ the delivery person. However, now I will make sure that I don’t forget to do that ever.” Geeta maa’s one simple comment made Dibbay smile ear to ear.

On receiving such heartwarming feedback, an overjoyed Dibbay Das, shares, “All the remarks that I have managed to earn on the India’s Best Dancer are because of my mother who believed in me, identified and encouraged my talent of dancing. I promise to put my best foot forward on the dance floor and I will give my best to make my family proud. I finally feel that all the struggles have been worth it as I have reached the biggest dancing platform in the country.”

Tune in to watch Dibbay’s journey on India’s Best Dancer – Season 2, starting 16th October, every Saturday & Sunday at 8:00 PM only on Sony Entertainment Television.

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