After months of intense hard work, rigorous practice, and fierce competition, the popular dance reality show India's Best Dancer has found its ultimate champion. During the grand finale of the fifth season held last Sunday, Ritesh Pal from Raipur claimed the prestigious trophy alongside his choreographer. Throughout the exciting journey of the show, the finalists delivered breathtaking performances, but it was Ritesh who stood out and ultimately lifted the winner's trophy on the stage.
The Grand Finale Based on India Vala Dance Theme
The finale episode of the season was themed around India Vala Dance, giving all the remaining contestants a chance to experiment with various dance forms and showcase their versatility. Right from the beginning of the show, every participant aimed to bring something fresh to each performance. Ritesh Pal and his choreographer Pratik Utekar successfully executed this vision, delivering a final performance that lit up the stage and captured the hearts of both the judges and the audience.
Ritesh Pal Wins Big Cash Prize
Following a tightly contested battle against some of the most talented dancers, Ritesh secured the title through his stellar performances. Winning the show earned him a massive cash prize of 15 lakh rupees along with the glittering trophy. The grand finale featured tough competition as Ritesh went up against exceptionally talented finalists including Dipali Borkar, Prathamesh Mane, Anshika Dhara, and Gitanjali Marwaha.
First and Second Runners Up Revealed
In this high-stakes competition, Anshika Dhara emerged as the first runner up of the season, while Prathamesh Mane secured the position of second runner up. Recognizing their remarkable journeys, the first runner up Anshika was awarded a cash prize of 3 lakh rupees, and the second runner up Prathamesh received 2 lakh rupees for their impressive efforts throughout the reality show.
Star-Studded Panel of Judges and Special Guests
The grand finale of India's Best Dancer Season 5 was graced by a panel of esteemed judges including Karisma Kapoor, Javed Jaffrey, Geeta Kapoor, and Terence Lewis. Additionally, Jackie Shroff, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Sidharth Malhotra attended the event as special guests. Tamannaah Bhatia and Sidharth Malhotra made a special appearance to promote their film The One, which has already been released in theaters.
