Victory Dance: Nithin and Gaurav crowned winners of COLORS 'Dance Deewane' Family’
Mumbai, 25th May 2024: Dance ka yeh anokha parivaar aapse vida le raha hain... Just as a family dances through life's celebrations and challenging times, COLORS’ ‘Dance Deewane’ became the loving dancing parivaar. The judges - Madhuri Dixit Nene and Suniel Shetty mentored the talent across four generations and watched them trail inspiring dance journeys with their discerning eyes. Hosted by comedy queen Bharti Singh, the dance extravaganza became the abode where contestants bonded over their deewangi for dance and welcomed star guests like families visiting for a joyous occasion. Much like a family album, each episode captured precious moments – from the triumphs that warranted enthusiastic applause to the stumbles that elicited reassuring pats on the back. Bringing down the curtain on a blockbuster season of performances, the dance fiesta showed the audience a starry night of nonstop entertainment one last time and crowned Nithin and Gaurav as its winners, awarding them a grand prize of Rs. 20 lakhs.
When dance dynamos Nithin and Gaurav were paired up on 'Dance Deewane', little did they know their on-stage chemistry were tagged as the dancing heroes of north and south. These two hailed from different corners of the country - Nithin the Bangalore boy and Gaurav representing Dil waalo ki Delhi. From day one, their shared passion for killer moves helped them vibe like a house on fire and they became the most loved second-generation dancers. From pulling off energetic hip-hop hoofers or nailing those edge-of-the-seat dance stunts, Nithin and Gaurav consistently brought their A-game to point. Impressed with their dance moves, the superstar judge – Madhuri Dixit Nene, awarded the duo the shagun of Rs 101 on multiple occasions for slaying every act. Enthralled by their dance prowess, Bollywood's beloved action star Tiger Shroff was a fervent supporter, rooting for them to take home the trophy.
Talking about clinching the coveted trophy Nithin said, “Winning this dance battle that had the most skilled dancers across four generations is a dream come true. I thank our competitors for cheering us on and celebrating this victory like it's their own. This capture the true essence of a family is.” Gaurav added, “I bow to my parents and gurus, who trained me and recognised my potential. My heartfelt gratitude to Madhuri Dixit Nene ma'am and Suniel Shetty sir for elevating my dance skills with their guidance. It was an honour to have danced for the extended family that watched me from their living room every week.”
Sending her best wishes to the winners, Madhuri Dixit Nene said, “Congratulations to Nithin and Gaurav for winning the trophy and the hearts of viewers! So many of their performances were masterpieces and I'm sure their artistry will continue to stun the world. Their journey celebrated the art form that is so close to my heart. It has been a pleasure watching them grow as performers. As they lift the trophy of this season, I'm confident that they will inspire generations with their moves.” Suniel Shetty adds, “What a truly grand finale it has been! Congratulations to Nithin and Gaurav for showing us their deewangi for dance and owning the stage with incredible performances right until their victory. I'm proud of their journey and I thank them for sharing their gift with the world through this show.”
Hailed as Parivaar Ki Grand Finale Party, the last episode kicked off with the dance queen Madhuri Dixit Nene set the stage ablaze by grooving to 'Khoya Hain'. Emotions soared as Suniel Shetty's poignant rendition of 'Sandese Aate Hain' from 'Border' moved everyone to tears, adding a heartfelt touch to the spectacle. Adding to the excitement, Bollywood's reigning heartthrob Kartik Aaryan rode in on the finale hype wave to promote his upcoming film 'Chandu Champion'. Bringing full-on entertainment, the trio of Krushna, Kashmera, and Sudesh from COLORS' new dinnertainment 'Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment' got the parivaar in splits with their antics. Their comedic brilliance and infectious energy brought an unforgettable wave of laughter, ensuring a night filled with joy and laughter. Right before the winners were announced, the Kartik Aaryan fever took over the grand floor with all the contestants dancing to the champion’s hit songs such as ‘Dil Chori Saada Ho Gaya’, ‘Coca Cola Tu’, ‘Bhool Bhulaiyya’ and ‘Bom Diggy Diggy’
About ‘COLORS’:
‘COLORS’ is Viacom18’s flagship brand in the entertainment space in India. A combination of ‘emotions,’ and ‘variety’, COLORS, launched on 21st July 2008, offers an entire spectrum of emotions to its viewers. From fiction shows to format shows to reality shows to blockbuster movies – the basket contains all ‘Jazbaat Ke Rang’. ‘COLORS’ is dedicated to promoting ‘cohesive viewing’, through shows such as Udaariyaan, Suhaagan, Krishna Mohini, Parineetii, Doree, Shiv Shakti – Tap Tyag Tandav, Mangal Lakshmi, Mera Balam Thanedaar, Laxmi Narayan, Suhagan Chudail, Dance Deewane, Bigg Boss, Khatron Ke Khiladi and Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment amongst others.
About Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd.:
Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd. Is one of India’s fastest-growing entertainment networks and a house of iconic brands that offers multi-platform, multi-generational, and multicultural brand experiences. Viacom18 defines entertainment in India by touching the lives of people through its properties on air, online, on-ground, in cinemas, and merchandise. Its portfolio of 38 channels across general entertainment, movies, sports, youth, music, and kids genres delights consumers across the country with its eclectic mix of programming. JioCinema, Viacom18’s OTT platform, is one of India’s leading streaming services and the most popular destination for live sports. Viacom18 Studios has successfully produced and distributed iconic Hindi films and clutter-breaking regional films for over 13 years in India.
