Courtesy of BBC Studios
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, one of the most loved celebrity dance show is set to return to COLORS, Viacom18’s flagship brand in the Indian mass entertainment space, strengthening its non-fiction lineup. The iconic show traces the dancing journeys of celebrities from different walks of life as they let their guards down and fire up the dance floor. The show is backed by a scintillating line-up of contestants paired with talented choreographers who will pump up the energy and mentor them. Returning to the Jhalak stage as judges will be the diva and ever graceful Madhuri Dixit, the epitome of oomph and style- filmmaker Karan Johar while joining them will be the gorgeous international artist, Nora Fatehi. Taking the fun quotient of the show a notch higher with his innate wit and charm will be Maniesh Paul returning as the host.
Produced by BBC Studios India Production and based on the BBC Studios global format Dancing with The Stars, the 10th season of Jhalak Dikkhla Jaa will premiere on 4th September and airs every Saturday and Sunday at 8:30 pm SIN | 6:30 pm BDT | 6 pm SYD & 8 pm AKL/FJ only on COLORS. Bikano Foods is the Presenting Sponsor on the show and Co-Powered by Bikaji & AAPON Restaurant.
Nina Elavia Jaipuria, Head, Hindi Mass Entertainment and Kids TV Network, Viacom18 says, “At COLORS, it has been our endeavour to bring to our audience unique storylines, endearing characters and variety offerings. Thus, making the channel not only the #2 player but also the leader in weekend programming in the HGE category. On the heels of the success of Khatron Ke Khiladi, the No1 non-fiction show of the year 2022, it gives us great pleasure to bring back one of our most celebrated and innovative dance show, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. In the past, the show has enjoyed immense popularity and remained a viewer and advertisers’ favourite.”
An Indian adaptation of the international celebrity dance show, Dancing with the Stars, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa is a combination of glamour, talent and passion as the celebrity contestants’ team up with professional choreographers and learn new dance forms. The star-studded line-up of participants for this season includes television’s heart-throbDheeraj Dhoopar with choreographer Sneha Singh, actor Paras Kalnawat with choreographer Shweta Sharda, bold and beautiful Nia Sharma with choreographer Tarun Nihlani, youth icon Niti Taylor with choreographer Akash Thapa, the talented Gashmeer Mahajani with choreographer Romsha Singh, popular chef Zorawar Kalra with choreographer Suchitra Sawant Sangare, multifaceted Amruta Khanvilkar with choreographer Pratik Utekar, Dance Deewane 3 fame Gunjan Sinha with choreographer Tejas Varma, the effervescent Shilpa Shinde with choreographer Nischal Sharma, internet sensation Faisal Shaikh aka Mr Faizu with choreographer Vaishnavi Patil, artist – comedian Ali Asgar with choreographer Lipsa Acharya and boss lady Rubina Dilaik with choreographer Sanam Johar.
Manisha Sharma, Chief Content Officer, Hindi Mass Entertainment, Viacom18 adds, “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa has been recognised as one of the most loved celebrity dance shows of the country and after a hiatus of 5 years, it is now set to return. The show offers a great platform for celebrities from different walks of life to experience a unique journey through dance. Its uniqueness and innovative format not only sets it apart from any other dance shows but also makes it an entertaining watch for the viewers. We are happy to have Karan Johar and Madhuri Dixit return to the judges’ panel joined by Nora Fatehi while Maniesh Paul will be the host. The new season is going to be packed with some great dance performances, acts and lots of entertainment fronted by a great mix of celebrities and choreographers.”
Sameer Gogate, General Manager, BBC Studios India echoes, “Dancing with the Stars is a sterling example of how our formats have the power to travel and connect with a global audience. ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’ has anchored itself as a widely acclaimed celebrity dance show and I am confident that its popularity will continue to soar as it makes a return on Colors. The new season promises to elevate the entertainment quotient with exceptional acts and performances. With an expert panel of judges, stellar contestants and an entertaining host, we promise to leave no stone unturned to present a grand season.”
One of BBC Studios’ most popular and widely distributed global brands, Dancing with the Stars (format of British show Strictly Come Dancing), has been licensed to 60 countries with 420 seasons and over 4,000 episodes worldwide. In the U.S., it celebrated 30 seasons in 2021 and has been honoured with 18 Emmy Awards.
