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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Ritesh Pal lifts the India’s Best Dancer 5 trophy - The Tribune
After months of spectacular performances, and unforgettable dance moments to the theme of India Wala Dance on Sony Entertainment Television’s India’s Best Dancer Season 5, Raipur’s Ritesh Pal, together with choreographer Pratik Utekar, crowned the winners of the season.From the very beginning, Ritesh’s journey stood out for his passion, versatility and determination. He consistently pushed his boundaries, won the coveted Battle trophy thrice thi…
‘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.
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