Ritesh Pal wins India's Best Dancer Season 5, takes home Rs 15 lakh prize money and trophy
Ritesh Pal won after weeks of competition and received Rs 15 lakh as Anshika Dhara and Prathamesh Mane finished second and third.
- Raipur-based Ritesh Pal won India's Best Dancer Season 5, securing the coveted trophy after 17 weeks of competition and claiming a cash prize of Rs 15 lakh.
- Judge Jaaved Jaaferi said the season's 'India Wala Dance' theme aimed to move away from technical rigidity and reconnect performances with audience connection, defining the 17-week competition.
- During the two-day grand finale, guest stars Jackie Shroff, Sidharth Malhotra, and Tamannaah Bhatia joined judges Geeta Kapur, Terence Lewis, Karisma Kapoor, and Jaaferi to evaluate the top five finalists.
- Anshika Dhara emerged as first runner-up, receiving Rs 3 lakh, while Prathamesh Mane claimed second runner-up honors with Rs 2 lakh prize money.
- Choreographer Pratik Utekar called the victory an "incredibly proud and emotional moment," crediting their contemporary dance background for helping Ritesh overcome challenges throughout the season.
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‘India’s Best Dancer’ Season 5 Winner: Ritesh Pal Lifts Trophy, Takes Home INR 15 Lakh Cash Prize | 📺 LatestLY
Ritesh Pal and his choreographer Pratik Utekar were crowned the winners of India’s Best Dancer Season 5 after defeating fellow finalists Dipali Borkar, Prathamesh Mane, Anshika Dhara, and Geetanjali Marwaha. Both credited the show's 'India Wala Dance' challenge for pushing them past their contemporary backgrounds into exploring new styles. 📺 ‘India’s Best Dancer’ Season 5 Winner: Ritesh Pal Lifts Trophy, Takes Home INR 15 Lakh Cash Prize.
Ritesh Pal, winner of India's Best Dancer Season 5, took home a trophy and prize money of ₹1.5 million. The 19-year-old from Raipur teamed up with choreographer Pratik Utekar to win the title.
Ritesh Pal Wins ‘India’s Best Dancer 5’ With Pratik Utekar
MUMBAI- Ritesh Pal and choreographer Pratik Utekar have won the fifth season of the dance reality show ‘India’s Best Dancer’. Ritesh consistently pushed his boundaries during the season, winning the coveted Battle trophy three times and showcasing his versatility by exploring different dance forms. Reacting to his victory, Ritesh said, “Dance has always been my passion, and winning ‘India’s Best Dancer’ season 5 is a dream come true. I feel trul…
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