Nach Baliye
Encyclopedia
Nach Baliye is a dance
, reality-television
series
on the India
n STAR Plus
channel. The contestants are couples who are television stars. The first and second season aired on Star One
and then shifted to Star Plus. Its name in Punjabi
is inspired by a song from the Bollywood
film Bunty Aur Babli
(2005).
Season 1
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
Hosts
Season 1
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
Former hosts:
Guests
Hosts
Hosts
Aamir and Sanjeeda were the underdog of the competition but with their superb performances, awesome chemistry and charming personalities, went on to win the NB3 title and also the hearts of the people as highest audience votes made them clinch the trophy in the finale.
. The broadcast of the series began on 3 January 2009 in the United Kingdom
. It finished on 1 February 2009 in India, with Shaleen and Daljit as winners.
Hosts
Jodies
It has been confirmed that this season's judges will be; Madhuri Dixit, Hritik Roshan and Saroj Khan. Madhuri Dixit was busy judging Jhalak Dikhla Jaa Season 4 and Hrithk Roshan was busy with Just Dance (another Dance reality show which will air soon in Star Plus). The date when it will be aired was to be announced after the end of Jhalak Dikhlaja Season 4 but still is not announced. The show will start soon.
Dance
Dance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting....
, reality-television
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
series
Television program
A television program , also called television show, is a segment of content which is intended to be broadcast on television. It may be a one-time production or part of a periodically recurring series...
on the India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n STAR Plus
STAR Plus
STAR Plus is a Hindi language general entertainment television channel based in India. The channel is part of the STAR TV network's bouquet of channels...
channel. The contestants are couples who are television stars. The first and second season aired on Star One
Star One
Star One is a Dutch progressive metal supergroup/side-project of Arjen Anthony Lucassen of Ayreon fame. Unlike Ayreon, the band did not follow one storyline; instead, each song was a different story with a sci-fi concept, most of the tracks based on existing movies and series.-Origins and first...
and then shifted to Star Plus. Its name in Punjabi
Punjabi language
Punjabi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by inhabitants of the historical Punjab region . For Sikhs, the Punjabi language stands as the official language in which all ceremonies take place. In Pakistan, Punjabi is the most widely spoken language...
is inspired by a song from the Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
film Bunty Aur Babli
Bunty Aur Babli
Bunty Aur Babli , released in 2005, is an Indian Bollywood film directed by Shaad Ali and starring Amitabh Bachchan, Rani Mukerji and Abhishek Bachchan. It was the first film to feature both Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek Bachchan, and featured guest appearances by Aishwarya Rai and Tania...
(2005).
Concept
Celebrity couples compete against one another. Major names in the television industry were given a platform to showcase another side of their persona.Judges and hosts
JudgesSeason 1
- Saroj KhanSaroj KhanNirmala Kishanchand Sadhu Singh Nagpal popularly known as Saroj Khan is one of the most prominent Indian dance choreographers in Hindi cinema...
- Malaika Arora KhanMalaika Arora KhanMalaika Arora Khan , also known as Malaika Arora, is an Indian model, actress, television personality and former MTV VJ. She is one of India's top item girls...
- Farhan AkhtarFarhan AkhtarFarhan Akhtar is an Indian filmmaker, script writer, actor, playback singer, lyricist, film producer in Hindi cinema and a television host.His directorial debut Dil Chahta Hai won a National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi...
Season 2
- Saroj KhanSaroj KhanNirmala Kishanchand Sadhu Singh Nagpal popularly known as Saroj Khan is one of the most prominent Indian dance choreographers in Hindi cinema...
- Malaika Arora KhanMalaika Arora KhanMalaika Arora Khan , also known as Malaika Arora, is an Indian model, actress, television personality and former MTV VJ. She is one of India's top item girls...
- Kunal KohliKunal KohliKunal Kohli is an Indian film director, producer and writer- Biography :Born in Mumbai,Kunal Kohli is a true Indian director. He is a "family man" as he claims on a video interview....
Season 3
- Vaibhavi MerchantVaibhavi MerchantVaibhavi Merchant is a well-known Bollywood dance choreographer, the granddaughter of pioneering choreographer Shri B. Hiralal, her maternal grandfather. She is the younger sister of Shruti Merchant.-Career:...
- Isha Koppikar
- David DhawanDavid DhawanDavid Dhawan is an Indian film director. He has studied at the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune.-Career:Dhawan started off as an editor and then took the plunge into directing...
Season 4
- Farah KhanFarah KhanFarah Khan is an Indian film director and choreographer. She is best known for her choreographical work in numerous Bollywood films. Khan has choreographed dance routines for more than a hundred songs in over 80 Hindi films. Khan has since become a noted Hindi film director as well...
- Karisma KapoorKarisma KapoorKarisma Kapoor , often informally referred to as Lolo, is an Indian actress who made her debut in 1991, and appears in Bollywood films. During her career, she has been part of many commercially and critically successful films, Raja Hindustani being the most notable of them, as it was her biggest...
- Arjun RampalArjun RampalArjun Rampal , born 26 November 1972, is an award-winning Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films, as well as a fashion model.- Film career :...
Hosts
Season 1
- Sangeeta Ghosh
- Shabbir AhluwaliaShabbir AhluwaliaShabir Sebastian Ahluwalia is an Indian television actor, best known for his role as Rishi in the soap opera Kahiin to Hoga and as Milind Mishra in Kayamath. He made his debut in Bollywood with Shootout at Lokandwala...
Season 2
- Sangeeta Ghosh
- Shabbir AhluwaliaShabbir AhluwaliaShabir Sebastian Ahluwalia is an Indian television actor, best known for his role as Rishi in the soap opera Kahiin to Hoga and as Milind Mishra in Kayamath. He made his debut in Bollywood with Shootout at Lokandwala...
Season 3
- Hussain KuwajerwalaHussain KuwajerwalaHussain Kuwajerwala is an Indian actor, anchor and dancer. His most prominent roles to date have been Sumit Wadhwa in the soap Kumkum and Chirag Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi...
- Tina Kuwajerwala
Season 4
Former hosts:
- Aamir AliAamir AliAamir Ali Malik is an Indian television actor.-Early life and Background:Aamir Ali was born on September 1, 1977 in Mumbai, Maharashtra to an Ismaili Muslim father and mother from Mumbai, India....
- Sanjeeda SheikhSanjeeda SheikhSanjeeda Sheikh is an Indian television and Bollywood actress best known as the winner of Nach Baliye 3 and for her award winning portrayal of Ayesha, in Kayamath. She spent her childhood and schooling days in Ahmedabad .-Early life:Sanjeeda was born on the 20 December 1984 in Kuwait City, Kuwait...
Nach Baliye 1
Winner Sachin Pilgaonkar and Supriya PilgaonkarSupriya Pilgaonkar
Supriya Pilgaonkar , often known by her screen name Supriya, is a Marathi actress. She is the wife of Marathi actor Sachin Pilgaonkar.Her claim to fame is her role of a harried daughter-in-law to Reema Lagoo in the popular Indian TV comedy series Tu Tu Main Main.- Personal life :Supriya was born as...
Guests
- Shahid KapoorShahid KapoorShahid Kapoor is an Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films. He is also a trained dancer.Starting off his career by working in music videos and advertisements, Kapoor made his Bollywood debut as a background dancer in Subhash Ghai's Taal . Four years later, he made his acting debut in Ishq...
and Kareena KapoorKareena KapoorKareena Kapoor , often informally referred to as Bebo, is an Indian actress who appears in Bollywood films. During her career, Kapoor has received six Filmfare Awards, among nine nominations, and has been noted for her performances in a range of film genres; these include her work from contemporary... - Chandana SharmaChandana SharmaChandana Sharma is an actress. She is the daughter of Anjana Bhowmik. Her sister Nilanjana Sharma is also an actress. She made her debut in director Rabi Kinagi's Premi.-Television career:...
- Amit Khanna
- Madhuri DixitMadhuri DixitMadhuri Dixit is an Indian film actress who has appeared in Hindi films. Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, she established herself as one of Hindi cinema's leading actresses and most accomplished dancers. She appeared in numerous commercially successful films and was recognised for several of...
- John AbrahamJohn Abraham (actor)John Abraham is an Indian film actor and former model. After modeling for numerous advertisements and companies, Abraham made his film debut with Jism , which earned him a Filmfare Best Debut Award nomination. This was followed by his first commercial success, Dhoom...
and Bipasha BasuBipasha BasuBipasha Basu is an Indian actress who mainly appears in Bollywood films. A former model, she was the winner of the Ford's Godrej Cinthol Supermodel contest in 1996.-Early life:... - Shahrukh KhanShahrukh KhanShahrukh Khan , often credited as Shah Rukh Khan, is an Indian film actor, as well as a film producer and television host. Often referred to as "the King of Bollywood", Khan has acted in over 70 Hindi films....
Nach Baliye 2
Nach Bailye 2 started on 25 September, 2006, and ended on 18 December, 2006, with Tina and Hussain as winners.Judges and hosts
Judges- Farhan AkhtarFarhan AkhtarFarhan Akhtar is an Indian filmmaker, script writer, actor, playback singer, lyricist, film producer in Hindi cinema and a television host.His directorial debut Dil Chahta Hai won a National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi...
(was replaced by Kunal KohliKunal KohliKunal Kohli is an Indian film director, producer and writer- Biography :Born in Mumbai,Kunal Kohli is a true Indian director. He is a "family man" as he claims on a video interview....
) - Saroj KhanSaroj KhanNirmala Kishanchand Sadhu Singh Nagpal popularly known as Saroj Khan is one of the most prominent Indian dance choreographers in Hindi cinema...
- Malaika Arora KhanMalaika Arora KhanMalaika Arora Khan , also known as Malaika Arora, is an Indian model, actress, television personality and former MTV VJ. She is one of India's top item girls...
- Kunal KohliKunal KohliKunal Kohli is an Indian film director, producer and writer- Biography :Born in Mumbai,Kunal Kohli is a true Indian director. He is a "family man" as he claims on a video interview....
(replaced Farhan AkhtarFarhan AkhtarFarhan Akhtar is an Indian filmmaker, script writer, actor, playback singer, lyricist, film producer in Hindi cinema and a television host.His directorial debut Dil Chahta Hai won a National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi...
)
Hosts
- Sachin Supriya — 25 September
- Rohit and Mansi — 2 October
- Mihir and Manini — 9 October
- Amit and Neeru — 16 October
- Rajiv and Delnaaz — 23 October
- Sangeeta and Shabir — 30 October
- Rajeshwari and Varun — 6 November
- Sangeeta and Shabir — 13 and 20 November
- Shakti and Sai — 27 November
- Apoorva and Shilpa — 4 December
- Manish and Poonam — 11 December
- Shabir and Sangeeta — 18 December
Participants
- Jodi Number 1 — Narayani ShastriNarayani shastriNarayani Shastri is an Indian television and theatre actress.Shastri was educated at Symbiosis College in Pune, and later moved to Government Law College in Mumbai.Narayani had dated boyfriend Gaurav Chopra.-Career:...
and Gaurav (eliminated on 9 October 2006) - Jodi Number 2 — Gouri and Yash TonkYash TonkYash Tonk is an Indian actor from Sonipat District, Haryana. He was brought up in a middle-class family at Hisar, Haryana where his father works as Chief Security officer in Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. He studied at Campus School in Hisar. He is married to Gauri Yadav Tonk; they were a...
(runners-up on 18 December 2006) - Jodi Number 3 — Shweta K and Manav (eliminated on 27 November 2006)
- Jodi Number 4 — Shweta TiwariShweta TiwariShweta Tiwari is an Indian film and television actress. She gained popularity for her role of Prerna in Balaji Telefilms's television serial Kasautii Zindagii Kay that used to be aired on an Indian television channel STAR Plus...
and Raja ChoudharyRaja ChoudharyRaja Chaudhary is a Bhojpuri film actor and producer, known more famously as a participant of Bigg Boss 2, the Indian version of the British reality TV show Big Brother, and also as the estranged husband of television actress Shweta Tiwari....
(eliminated on 23 October 2006, re-entered on 13 November 2006 and evicted on 20 November 2006) - Jodi Number 5 — Ketki DaveKetki DaveKetki Dave is a Bollywood actress. She has starred in films including Money Hai Toh Honey Hai, Kal Ho Naa Ho and Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya, as well as the dance show Nach Baliye 2...
and Rasik (eliminated on 2 October 2006)
- Jodi Number 6 — Gurdeep KohliGurdeep KohliGurdeep Kohli is an Indian TV actress, known for her popular roles as Dr. Juhi Singh in Star TV serial Sanjivani and Vedika on Zee TVs serial Sindoor Tere Naam Ka. She also played Pronita Mitra and Bani Walia in Zee TV's, Kasamh Se....
and Arjun (eliminated on 30 October 2006) - Jodi Number 7 — Gauri PradhanGauri pradhanGauri Pradhan better known as Gauri Pradhan Tejwani is an Indian television actress.- Early life :Gauri Pradhan was born in Kashmir, India. Her father was a Major in the Indian Army. After he took retirement the family settled in Pune...
and Hiten TejwaniHiten TejwaniHiten Tejwani is an Indian television actor from Mumbai, India.-Early life:Tejwani was born and brought up in Mumbai, to a cloth merchant father and a home maker mother. He has two younger brothers...
(eliminated on 4 December 2006). - Jodi Number 8 — Tina and Hussain KuwajerwalaHussain KuwajerwalaHussain Kuwajerwala is an Indian actor, anchor and dancer. His most prominent roles to date have been Sumit Wadhwa in the soap Kumkum and Chirag Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi...
(won Nach Baliye 2 on 18 December 2006) - Jodi Number 9 — Kirti GaikwadKirti GaikwadKeerti Gaekwad Kelkar is an Indian actor who currently stars as Mrinalini Purohit in the Zee TV show Choti Bahu. She debuted as Kammal in Ekta Kapoor's Kammal and went on to play "Kanan" in Kahiin To Hoga and "Niharika Raizada" in Sinndoor Tere Naam Ka on Zee TV. She is married to her co-star from...
and Sharad KelkarSharad KelkarSharad Kelkar is an Indian television actor who shot to fame mainly with his role as Nahar Pratap Singh in Saat Phere - Saloni ka Safar. He also played the role of Rudra Raizada in Sindoor Tere Naam Ka on Zee TV at the same time....
(eliminated on 16 October 2006) - Jodi Number 10 — Tanaaz CurrimTanaaz CurrimTanaaz Irani is an Indian actress. She has acted in Bollywood films and Hindi television serials. She has also been credited as Tanaaz Lal, her maiden name, and Tanaaz Currim .-Career:...
and Bakhtiyaar IraniBakhtiyaar IraniBhakhtyar Irani is an Indian Parsee film and television actor struggler and has participated in Indian Television Reality Shows. He has appeared in the reality dance series Nach Baliye , paired with his wife Tanaaz Irani...
(eliminated on 11 December 2006)
Theme of Rounds
- Week 1 (25 September 2006) — Introductory round
- Week 2 (2 October 2006) — Village Dance Round
- Week 3 (9 October 2006) — Comedy Dance Round
- Week 4 (16 October 2006) — Western Dance Round
- Week 5 (23 October 2006) — Wedding Dance Round
- Week 6 (30 October 2006) — Romantic Dance Round
- Week 7 (6 November 2006) — Wild Card Round
- Week 8 (13 November 2006) — Choreographers' Choice Round
- Week 9 (20 November 2006) — Regional Spice Round
- Week 10 (27 November 2006) — Solo Dance Round
- Week 11 (4 December 2006) — Couples' Choice Round
- Week 12 (11 December 2006) — Semi-Finals Round
- Week 13 (18 December 2006) — Mega-Finals Round
Nach Baliye 3
Nach Bailye 3 started on 21 September 2007 and ended on 22 December 2007, crowning Sanjeeda and Aamir as winners.Performance episodes
Fridays, 8 p.m.- These episodes featured the actual dance performances of each couple
- The judging by both the jury and viewers (50:50) was based on their performances during these episodes
- Each week the couple with the lowest score was eliminated
Reality episodes
Saturdays, 8 p.m.- These episodes provided an insight into the lives of the famous celebrity couples — how they live, who are their families and friends, how they adapt to "normalcy", and how they handle challenges faced by any couple.
Judges and hosts
Judges- Isha Koppikar, David DhawanDavid DhawanDavid Dhawan is an Indian film director. He has studied at the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune.-Career:Dhawan started off as an editor and then took the plunge into directing...
and Vaibhavi MerchantVaibhavi MerchantVaibhavi Merchant is a well-known Bollywood dance choreographer, the granddaughter of pioneering choreographer Shri B. Hiralal, her maternal grandfather. She is the younger sister of Shruti Merchant.-Career:...
Hosts
- Hussain KuwajerwalaHussain KuwajerwalaHussain Kuwajerwala is an Indian actor, anchor and dancer. His most prominent roles to date have been Sumit Wadhwa in the soap Kumkum and Chirag Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi...
and Tina Kuwajerwala
Participants
- Jodi Number 1 — Shweta Keswani and Alexx ONellAlexx ONellAlexx O'Nell is an American actor and musician who is based in India and has appeared in numerous films and television programs in English and Indian languages....
(eliminated on 17 November) - Jodi Number 2 — Karan PatelKaran PatelKaran Patel is an Indian actor. He is a Gujarati. He starred in the STAR Plus series Kasturi, where he played the male lead Robbie Sabarwal....
and Amita Chandekar (eliminated on 15 December along with Jodi Number 8) - Jodi Number 3 — Rakhi SawantRakhi sawantRakhi Sawant is an Indian dancer, Hindi film and television actress, model and television talk show host.She was born as Neeru Bheda to Jaya Bheda, who married Sawant, a police constable at Worli Police Station, and gave her children her second husband's name Sawant...
and Abhishek Awasthi (runners up) - Jodi Number 4 — Shakti KapoorShakti KapoorShakti Kapoor is an Indian Bollywood actor. He is notably known for playing vulgar comic and villainous roles. He is known for acting alongside comedian Kader Khan as his sidekick along with Asrani in over 100 films.-Early life:...
and Shivangi Kapoor (quit on 6 October) - Jodi Number 5 — Amita Sethi and Vikas SethiVikas SethiVikas Sethi is an Indian actor on the hit Indian soap opera Kasautii Zindagii Kay where he plays the role of Prem. He appeared in the fourth season of Nach Baliye performing along with his wife, Amita.-Filmography:...
(eliminated on 13 October) - Jodi Number 6 — Karan GroverKaran GroverKaran V Grover is an Indian actor, who is best known for his portrayal of Arjun Goenka in Saarrthi that aired on STAR Plus.-Career:...
and Kavita KaushikKavita KaushikKavita Kaushik is an Indian actress known for her character Chandramukhi Chautala from SAB TV serial F.I.R. She is an only child of her parents and her father was a police officer.-Background:...
(eliminated on 20 October)
- Jodi Number 7 — Sanjeeda SheikhSanjeeda SheikhSanjeeda Sheikh is an Indian television and Bollywood actress best known as the winner of Nach Baliye 3 and for her award winning portrayal of Ayesha, in Kayamath. She spent her childhood and schooling days in Ahmedabad .-Early life:Sanjeeda was born on the 20 December 1984 in Kuwait City, Kuwait...
and Aamir AliAamir AliAamir Ali Malik is an Indian television actor.-Early life and Background:Aamir Ali was born on September 1, 1977 in Mumbai, Maharashtra to an Ismaili Muslim father and mother from Mumbai, India....
(winners) - Jodi Number 8 — Kashmira ShahKashmira ShahKashmira Shah is an Indian actress and model. She is the granddaughter of noted Hindustani classical singer, Anjanibai Lolekar. She has appeared in numerous Hindi and Marathi films. Shah is a half Maharashtrian and half Gujarati...
and Krishna Abishek (eliminated on 15 December with Jodi Number 2, second runners up) - Jodi Number 9 — Kiran JanjaniKiran Janjani-Biography:Janjani was born in Mumbai on 12 March. Janjani acted in a number of TV commerecials. He studied at Colegio Cosmopolitano de Colombia and completed his acting training at New York Film Academy, Universal Studios. And he after graduated from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management and...
and Ritu Janjani (eliminated on 28 September) - Jodi Number 10 — Pooja BediPooja BediPooja Bedi is a former Bollywood actress and currently a television talk show host. She is the daughter of actor Kabir Bedi. She has also participated in Bigg Boss 5 and was voted out on 26th of November.-Biography:...
and Hanif Hilal (eliminated on 27 October) - Jodi Number 11 — Indraneil SenguptaIndraneil SenguptaIndraneil Sengupta is an Indian model and actor, born in Assam and schooled and brought up in Ahmedabad. He was a finalist in the Gladrags Manhunt Contest 1999. In 2000 he moved to Mumbai to pursue modelling. He modelled for designers like Rohit Bal and also worked for choreographers like Marc...
and Barkha Bisht SenguptaBarkha Bisht SenguptaBarkha Bisht Sengupta is an Indian television actress. She is married to co-star Indraneil Sengupta in real life.- Career :...
(Wildcard Jodi; 23 November) (eliminated on 2 December)
Elimination
- Jodi Number 1: Sweta Keswani and Alexx ONellAlexx ONellAlexx O'Nell is an American actor and musician who is based in India and has appeared in numerous films and television programs in English and Indian languages....
(eliminated on 17 November) - Jodi Number 2 - Karan PatelKaran PatelKaran Patel is an Indian actor. He is a Gujarati. He starred in the STAR Plus series Kasturi, where he played the male lead Robbie Sabarwal....
(eliminated on 15 December) - Jodi Number 4: Shakti KapoorShakti KapoorShakti Kapoor is an Indian Bollywood actor. He is notably known for playing vulgar comic and villainous roles. He is known for acting alongside comedian Kader Khan as his sidekick along with Asrani in over 100 films.-Early life:...
and Shivangi Kapoor (quit on 6 October) - Jodi Number 5: Amita Sethi and Vikas SethiVikas SethiVikas Sethi is an Indian actor on the hit Indian soap opera Kasautii Zindagii Kay where he plays the role of Prem. He appeared in the fourth season of Nach Baliye performing along with his wife, Amita.-Filmography:...
(eliminated on 13 October)
- Jodi Number 6: Karan GroverKaran GroverKaran V Grover is an Indian actor, who is best known for his portrayal of Arjun Goenka in Saarrthi that aired on STAR Plus.-Career:...
and Kavita Kaushik (eliminated on 20 October) - Jodi Number 8: Kashmira ShahKashmira ShahKashmira Shah is an Indian actress and model. She is the granddaughter of noted Hindustani classical singer, Anjanibai Lolekar. She has appeared in numerous Hindi and Marathi films. Shah is a half Maharashtrian and half Gujarati...
and Krushna AbhishekKrushna AbhishekKrushna Abhishek is an Indian film actor and a stand up comedian. He is also a dancer in numerous dance reality shows, including, Nach Baliye and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa...
(eliminated on 15 December, second runners up) - Jodi Number 9: Kiran JanjaniKiran Janjani-Biography:Janjani was born in Mumbai on 12 March. Janjani acted in a number of TV commerecials. He studied at Colegio Cosmopolitano de Colombia and completed his acting training at New York Film Academy, Universal Studios. And he after graduated from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management and...
and Ritu Janjani (eliminated on 28 September)
Special
- No elimination in round - 3 (Ched Chhad)
- Shakti Kapoor and his wife quit NB3 due to injury
- Choreographer of Jodi Number 8 (Kashmira & Krishna) hospitalized
- In Episode 7, there was a special dancing couple from Indonesia — Kinaryoish and Wawan
- Episode 7 was on DiwaliDiwaliDiwali or DeepavaliThe name of the festival in various regional languages include:, , , , , , , , , , , , , popularly known as the "festival of lights," is a festival celebrated between mid-October and mid-December for different reasons...
night which featured Om Shanti Om Celebrations - Two eliminations in one night on 15 December
- Jodi Numbers 3 and 7 were the finalists
Guests
- Episode 1 — Salman KhanSalman KhanSalman Khan is an Indian film actor. He has starred in more than 80 Hindi films.Khan, who made his acting debut with a minor role in the drama Biwi Ho To Aisi with Rekha in a lead role, had his first commercial success with the blockbuster Maine Pyar Kiya , for which he won a Filmfare Award for...
and GovindaGovinda (actor)Govinda is a Filmfare award-winning Indian actor and politician. He has appeared in over 120 Hindi language films. At the start of his career, his acting and dancing skills gained him widespread attention among film viewers. He later gained worldwide fame as a Bollywood icon through comedy films... - Episode 2 — Jimmy ShergillJimmy ShergillJasjit Singh Gill , popularly known as Jimmy Shergill , is an Indian actor.-Early life:Shergill was born in a Jatt Sikh family in Gorakhpur, India and studied there till 5th Grade in St. Paul's School. Then, his family shifted to Patiala...
and Neha DhupiaNeha DhupiaNeha Dhupia is an Indian actress who appears in Bollywood films. She is a former beauty queen and winner of Femina Miss India 2002.-Early life:... - Episode 3 — Rahul KhannaRahul Khanna- Early life and background :Khanna was born and raised in Mumbai. His father is Bollywood matinee idol & politician, Vinod Khanna, and his younger brother is Bollywood actor, Akshaye Khanna....
and Udita GoswamiUdita Goswami-Early life:Goswami was born in Dehradun, Uttarkhand to a father from Benares , Uttar Pradesh and a mother from Shillong, Meghalaya. She was educated in Dehradun where she studied at the D.A.V. Public School until class 8... - Episode 4 — Shiney AhujaShiney AhujaShiney Ahuja is an Indian actor who won the Filmfare Best Debut Award for Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi in 2006.- Early life :...
and Vidya BalanVidya BalanVidya Balan is an Indian actress, who appears in Hindi films. After graduating with a degree in sociology, she started her career starring in music videos, television shows and commercials, before appearing in feature films.... - Episode 5 — Shahid KapoorShahid KapoorShahid Kapoor is an Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films. He is also a trained dancer.Starting off his career by working in music videos and advertisements, Kapoor made his Bollywood debut as a background dancer in Subhash Ghai's Taal . Four years later, he made his acting debut in Ishq...
, Kareena KapoorKareena KapoorKareena Kapoor , often informally referred to as Bebo, is an Indian actress who appears in Bollywood films. During her career, Kapoor has received six Filmfare Awards, among nine nominations, and has been noted for her performances in a range of film genres; these include her work from contemporary...
and Amrita AroraAmrita Arora-Personal life and education:Arora was born in Chembur Mumbai to a Malayali mother, Joyce Polycarp, and a Punjabi father, Anil Arora. Her sister is Malaika Arora Khan.... - Episode 6 — Farah KhanFarah KhanFarah Khan is an Indian film director and choreographer. She is best known for her choreographical work in numerous Bollywood films. Khan has choreographed dance routines for more than a hundred songs in over 80 Hindi films. Khan has since become a noted Hindi film director as well...
and Deepika PadukoneDeepika PadukoneDeepika Padukone is an Indian actress and a former model. She appears mostly in Hindi as well as Tamil and Kannada language films. Born to Badminton player Prakash Padukone, she chose to become an actress and not pursue a career in sports.Padukone made her acting debut in the 2006 Kannada film...
- Episode 7 — Shahrukh KhanShahrukh KhanShahrukh Khan , often credited as Shah Rukh Khan, is an Indian film actor, as well as a film producer and television host. Often referred to as "the King of Bollywood", Khan has acted in over 70 Hindi films....
- Episode 8 — John AbrahamJohn Abraham (actor)John Abraham is an Indian film actor and former model. After modeling for numerous advertisements and companies, Abraham made his film debut with Jism , which earned him a Filmfare Best Debut Award nomination. This was followed by his first commercial success, Dhoom...
and Bipasha BasuBipasha BasuBipasha Basu is an Indian actress who mainly appears in Bollywood films. A former model, she was the winner of the Ford's Godrej Cinthol Supermodel contest in 1996.-Early life:... - Episode 9 — Madhuri DixitMadhuri DixitMadhuri Dixit is an Indian film actress who has appeared in Hindi films. Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, she established herself as one of Hindi cinema's leading actresses and most accomplished dancers. She appeared in numerous commercially successful films and was recognised for several of...
, Konkona Sen SharmaKonkona Sen SharmaKonkona Sen Sharma is an Indian actress. She is the daughter of actress and filmmaker Aparna Sen. Sharma appears primarily in Indian arthouse and independent films, and her achievements in the genre have established her as one of the leading actresses of contemporary parallel cinema.Making her...
and Kunal KapoorKunal KapoorKunal Kapoor is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi cinema.-Career:Kapoor began his career as an assistant director on the Amitabh Bachchan starrer Aks. He began his acting career training under theatre legend Barry John. He continued his theatre career with Motley, a theater group run by... - Episode 10 — Madhuri DixitMadhuri DixitMadhuri Dixit is an Indian film actress who has appeared in Hindi films. Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, she established herself as one of Hindi cinema's leading actresses and most accomplished dancers. She appeared in numerous commercially successful films and was recognised for several of...
- Episode 12 — Dia MirzaDia MirzaDia Mirza Handrich nicknamed Dee and more popularly known as Dia Mirza, is a Indian model and actress who appears in Bollywood films...
- Grand Finale — Salman KhanSalman KhanSalman Khan is an Indian film actor. He has starred in more than 80 Hindi films.Khan, who made his acting debut with a minor role in the drama Biwi Ho To Aisi with Rekha in a lead role, had his first commercial success with the blockbuster Maine Pyar Kiya , for which he won a Filmfare Award for...
Winners
- Jodi Number 7 — Aamir AliAamir AliAamir Ali Malik is an Indian television actor.-Early life and Background:Aamir Ali was born on September 1, 1977 in Mumbai, Maharashtra to an Ismaili Muslim father and mother from Mumbai, India....
and Sanjeeda SheikhSanjeeda SheikhSanjeeda Sheikh is an Indian television and Bollywood actress best known as the winner of Nach Baliye 3 and for her award winning portrayal of Ayesha, in Kayamath. She spent her childhood and schooling days in Ahmedabad .-Early life:Sanjeeda was born on the 20 December 1984 in Kuwait City, Kuwait...
Aamir and Sanjeeda were the underdog of the competition but with their superb performances, awesome chemistry and charming personalities, went on to win the NB3 title and also the hearts of the people as highest audience votes made them clinch the trophy in the finale.
Nach Baliye 4
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. The broadcast of the series began on 3 January 2009 in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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. It finished on 1 February 2009 in India, with Shaleen and Daljit as winners.
Judges and hosts
Judges- Farah KhanFarah KhanFarah Khan is an Indian film director and choreographer. She is best known for her choreographical work in numerous Bollywood films. Khan has choreographed dance routines for more than a hundred songs in over 80 Hindi films. Khan has since become a noted Hindi film director as well...
, a choreographer and director; Karisma KapoorKarisma KapoorKarisma Kapoor , often informally referred to as Lolo, is an Indian actress who made her debut in 1991, and appears in Bollywood films. During her career, she has been part of many commercially and critically successful films, Raja Hindustani being the most notable of them, as it was her biggest...
, an actress; and Arjun RampalArjun RampalArjun Rampal , born 26 November 1972, is an award-winning Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films, as well as a fashion model.- Film career :...
, an actor
Hosts
- Sanjeeda SheikhSanjeeda SheikhSanjeeda Sheikh is an Indian television and Bollywood actress best known as the winner of Nach Baliye 3 and for her award winning portrayal of Ayesha, in Kayamath. She spent her childhood and schooling days in Ahmedabad .-Early life:Sanjeeda was born on the 20 December 1984 in Kuwait City, Kuwait...
and Aamir AliAamir AliAamir Ali Malik is an Indian television actor.-Early life and Background:Aamir Ali was born on September 1, 1977 in Mumbai, Maharashtra to an Ismaili Muslim father and mother from Mumbai, India....
, winners of Nach Baliye 3 hosted the show for the first couple of weeks, but then did not appear. On Week 9 they returned and danced, stating that for "personal reasons" they could not return to their hosting duties. - Celebrity hosts Sara KhanSara KhanSara Khan is an Indian model and actress. She won the Miss Madhya Pradesh title in 2007, the Best New Talent award given by IndianTelevision.com in 2008, and the STAR Parivaar Award for the "Best Patni" category in 2009.-Career:...
and Ali MerchantAli MerchantAli Merchant is an Indian television actor. He is probably best known for appearing in TV serials like Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki and Amber Dhara.-Life and career:...
hosted on week 5, theme love
- Child actors and singers Aishwariya and Ali on Week 6, the children's theme episode and on Week 7, jashn-e-nach episode
- Hiten TejwaniHiten TejwaniHiten Tejwani is an Indian television actor from Mumbai, India.-Early life:Tejwani was born and brought up in Mumbai, to a cloth merchant father and a home maker mother. He has two younger brothers...
and Gauri Pradhan Tejwani hosted on Week 8, and hosted the duration of the show since Aamir and Sanjeeda left.
Participants
- Jodi Number 1 — Vineet and Tanushree (eliminated)
- Jodi Number 2 — Reshmi GhoshReshmi GhoshReshmi Ghosh is an Indian beauty queen and actress.Since being crowned Miss India Earth 2002. Ghosh has appeared in several Bollywood films as well as appearing in television series and advertisements.-Television Serials:...
and Amit Gupta (eliminated) - Jodi Number 3 — Karanvir BohraKaranvir BohraKaranvir Bohra, , born 28th Aug 1982)the actor formerly known as Manoj Bohra, is an Indian actor working in the Hindi film / TV industry, he is also a trained dancer.Karanvir is from a family of Hindu marwari origin, the son of Mahindra Bohra and Madhu Bohra; his sister is Meenakshi Bohra Vyas...
and Teejay Bohra (quit) - Jodi Number 4 — Naman ShawNaman ShawNaman Shaw is an Indian television actor notable for his roles as Pushkar in Zee TV's drama series Kasamh Se, as Nakul in STAR Plus's series Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. and in Kasautii Zindagii Kay as Nihaal. Shaw has also played small roles in other Balaji Telefilms serials such as a brief...
and Megha GuptaMegha GuptaMegha Gupta is a model and an Indian television actress in India. She has played in many serials like Kkavyanjali,Kumkum, Mamta, CID but her most famous one was Main Teri Parchhain Hoon...
(runners up) - Jodi Number 5 — Kapil NirmalKapil NirmalKapil Nirmal is an Indian television actor who is best known for his portrayal of yudishter Shishodaya in the star plus serial Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat Died in a car accident. He is also known to have starred in the serial Shakira where he portrayed a police officer.-Background:Kapil was born in...
and Anjali AbrolAnjali AbrolAnjali Abrol is an actress. She is the youngest of three sibling. She was born and brought up in the Jammu, Kashmir. She is known to be an old fashioned simple and shy girl. she worked in a famous serial of star plus Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat....
(made it to the semi-finals) - Jodi Number 6 — Mohit Malik and Aditi Shirwaker (eliminated)
- Jodi Number 7 — Sudeep Sahir and Anantika Sahir (eliminated)
- Jodi Number 8 — Mazhar KhanMazhar KhanMazhar Saleem Khan, born 11 September 1964 in Rawalpindi, is an Pakistan-born Omani cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm offbreak bowler. He made several appearances as a batsman in the 2005 ICC Trophy and has also played List A cricket for the Oman national cricket team.-References:...
and Moulli Ganguly (eliminated) - Jodi Number 9 — Jaspal BhattiJaspal BhattiJaspal Singh Bhatti is an Indian television personality famous for his satirical take on the problems of the common man...
and Savita Bhatti (eliminated) - Jodi Number 10 — Jatin Shah and Priya Bathija (first Jodi to be eliminated)
- Jodi Number 11 — Shaleen BhanotShaleen BhanotShaleen Bhanot is an Indian actor from Jabalpur who got his start on the reality show MTV Roadies on MTV India. He went on to appear in several Indian TV series and movies.-Career:...
and Daljit Kaur (winners) - Jodi Number 12 — Abhijeet SawantAbhijeet SawantAbhijeet Sawant is an Indian singer. He is the winner of Indian Idol , a show that follows the extremely popular Idol series format, which began with Pop Idol in the UK...
and Shilpa Sawant (eliminated) - Jodi Number 13 — Chetan Hansraj and Lavinia (*wildcard entry) (eliminated)
- Jodi Number 14 — Yash TonkYash TonkYash Tonk is an Indian actor from Sonipat District, Haryana. He was brought up in a middle-class family at Hisar, Haryana where his father works as Chief Security officer in Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. He studied at Campus School in Hisar. He is married to Gauri Yadav Tonk; they were a...
and Gauri Tonk (*wildcard entry) (made it to the semi-finals)
Guests
- Kareena KapoorKareena KapoorKareena Kapoor , often informally referred to as Bebo, is an Indian actress who appears in Bollywood films. During her career, Kapoor has received six Filmfare Awards, among nine nominations, and has been noted for her performances in a range of film genres; these include her work from contemporary...
in Diwali to promote the film Golmaal ReturnsGolmaal ReturnsGolmaal Returns is a 2008 Bollywood comedy film directed by Rohit Shetty. The film is a sequel to the 2006 film, Golmaal Fun Unlimited with Ajay Devgn, Tusshar Kapoor and Arshad Warsi reprising their roles and Shreyas Talpade taking on the role originally played by Sharman Joshi. Kareena Kapoor,...
(2008) - Malaika Arora KhanMalaika Arora KhanMalaika Arora Khan , also known as Malaika Arora, is an Indian model, actress, television personality and former MTV VJ. She is one of India's top item girls...
and Sunil Shetty to promote their film E.M.I. (2008) - Anushka SharmaAnushka SharmaAnushka Sharma is an Indian actress and former model who appears in Hindi films. In 2008, she was signed by Aditya Chopra for a three-film contract and made her screen debut in Chopra's Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. She later received acclaim for her role as Shruti Kakkar in Band Baaja Baaraat...
to promote her début film, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008) - Emraan HashmiEmraan HashmiEmraan Anwar Hashmi is a Filmfare Award-nominated Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films.- Early life :Hashmi was born to Anwar Hashmi and Maherahh Hashmi. His father is a Muslim while his mother a Roman Catholic. After briefly changing his first name to Farhan, he decided to keep his...
to promote his film Raaz – The Mystery Continues (2009)
- Amrita RaoAmrita RaoAmrita Rao is an Indian actress who appears in Bollywood films.Beginning her career as a model, Rao made her acting debut with Ab Ke Baras...
to promote her film VictoryVictory (film)Victory is a 2009 Indian cricket-based sports film starring Harman Baweja, Amrita Rao and Anupam Kher. It is Harman Baweja's second release after his debut film Love Story 2050, which performed very badly at the box office. The movie was filmed in Australia and India, and is said to be one of...
(2009) - Shahrukh KhanShahrukh KhanShahrukh Khan , often credited as Shah Rukh Khan, is an Indian film actor, as well as a film producer and television host. Often referred to as "the King of Bollywood", Khan has acted in over 70 Hindi films....
and Lara DuttaLara DuttaLara Dutta Bhupathi is an Indian actress, UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador, and former Miss Universe.-Early life:Dutta was born in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh to a Punjabi father and an Anglo-Indian mother. Her father is Wing Commander L.K. Dutta and her mother is Jennifer Dutta...
appeared on the Grand Finale to promote the film Billu Barber (2009) - Ranbir KapoorRanbir KapoorRanbir Kapoor is an Indian actor who appears in Bollywood movies.Making his acting debut in the 2007 film Saawariya, for which he won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut, Kapoor went on to earn critical praise for his performance in Wake Up Sid...
and Bipasha BasuBipasha BasuBipasha Basu is an Indian actress who mainly appears in Bollywood films. A former model, she was the winner of the Ford's Godrej Cinthol Supermodel contest in 1996.-Early life:...
to promote the film Bachna Ae HaseenoBachna Ae HaseenoBachna Ae Haseeno is a Bollywood film released on 15 August 2008. It stars Ranbir Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Minissha Lamba and Deepika Padukone. The film was directed by Siddharth Anand whose previous films include Salaam Namaste and Ta Ra Rum Pum .-Plot:The film follows the journey of a young man...
(2008)
Nach Baliye 5
Hosts- Shaleen BhanotShaleen BhanotShaleen Bhanot is an Indian actor from Jabalpur who got his start on the reality show MTV Roadies on MTV India. He went on to appear in several Indian TV series and movies.-Career:...
and Daljit Kaur
Jodies
- Debina Benrjee and Gurmeet Chaudhry (Sita and Ram from Ramayan)
- Riddhi Dogra and Rakesh BapatRakesh BapatRakesh Bapat, now known as Raqesh Vashisth, is an Indian film and TV serial actor.-Career:A Grasim Mr. India first runner-up title holder, Raqesh made his screen debut together with Himanshu Malik in Anubhav Sinha's Tum Bin...
(Priya and Aditya from Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak? ) - Rashami Desai and Nandish SandhuNandish SandhuNandish Sandhu is an Indian television actor. Nandish made his stint in Star Plus's Kasturi as Raunak Sabarwal. Later he entered channel Sony Entertainment Television's Khwaish to play the role of Yasir...
(Tapasya and Veer from Uttaran ) - Nisha Rawal and Karan Mehra ( model/actress and Naitik from Yeh rishta kya kehlata hai )
- Rubina DilaikRubina DilaikRubina Dilaik is an Indian actress. She played Radhika, the main character in the TV series Choti Bahu,and is currently playing in "Choti Bahu 2". Rubina was born in Shimla on August 26, 1987. Rubina is from Himachal Pradesh, and is Hindu. She has studied in St.Bedes, Shimla...
and Avinash Sachdev ( Radhika and Dev from Choti Bahu ) - Rajat TokasRajat TokasRajat Tokas is an Indian television actor. He achieved recognition by playing the lead role in an Indian television series, Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan and Dharam Veer.-Early life and education:...
and Neha SaxenaNeha SaxenaNeha Saxena aka Dhani of Sajan Ghar Jaana Hai is the new sensation in telly land. She has won millions hearts with her innocent and sweet look. In short span of time, she has become a household name for her tremendous acting skills. Born in April 24, 1988, Neha is basically from Agra. She did her...
(Robindo and Mauli from Tere Liye ) - Divyanka TripathiDivyanka TripathiDivyanka Tripathi is an Indian television actress most popular for her role in Banoo Main Teri Dulhan.-Biography:Divyanka Tripathi was born and brought up in Bhopal. She is an Indian Television actress from Bhopal. Her father is a pharmacist. Divyanka started her career as a model. She was the...
and Sharad MalhotraSharad MalhotraSharad Malhotra is an Indian, Punjabi actor. He played Sagar and then Amar in Banoo Main Teri Dulhann which ended on May 25, 2009.-Biography:...
( Vidya and Sagar from Banoo Main Teri Dulhan ) - Ashita DhawanAshita DhawanAshita Dhawan is an Indian television actress. She is famous of her roles in Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai and Ladies Special.-Career:She played in:*Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai as Malti *Ladies Special as Bubbly Chaddha...
and Shailesh Gulabani ( Malti from Bidaai and Ronak from Sasural Genda Phool ) - Archana Taide and Prachin Chauhan ( Suhani and Shubh from Swarg )
- Kritika Kamra and Karan KundraKaran KundraKaran Kundra is an Indian television actor. Educated in Jalandhar, Kundra went to Florida to pursue his MBA, but left it for acting. Before coming to television, he worked in the family business ....
( Arjun and Arohi from Kitani Mohabbat Hai ) - Juhi ParmarJuhi ParmarJuhi Parmar , daughter of Devendra and Hemlata Parmar, brought up in Jaipur in Rajasthan is a well known TV personality and a versatile anchor, actress, Television Presenter, singer and dancer...
and Sachin ShroffSachin ShroffSachin Shroff is an Indian actor.He played Gyan in Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai and Arjun in Naaginn. Other appearances include Sinndoor Tere Naam Ka, Saat Phere, Naam Gum Jayega, Shagun, and Vishwas.-Television:...
( recently seen in Pati patni aur woh and Juhi was Kumkum ) - Sanaya IraniSanaya IraniSanaya Irani is an Indian actress known for her roles in television series such as Miley Jab Hum Tum and Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi. She had gained much popularity as Sameera in Left Right Left. Born and brought up in Mumbai, Sanaya appeared in various advertisements and modeling...
and Mohit SehgalMohit SehgalMohit Sehgal is an Indian television actor, best known for his role as Samrat in the series Miley Jab Hum Tum on STAR One.- Career :...
(Gunjan and Samrat from Miley Jab Hum Tum) - Mihika VermaMihika VermaMihika Verma is an actress from India. She has acted in popular serials like Viruddh, and Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil and Kitani Mohabbat Hai She is currently playing a role in the popular serial Baat Hamari Pakki Hai which airs on Sony Tv....
and Barun Sobti (Shravan and Neeta from Baat hamari Pakki Hai)
It has been confirmed that this season's judges will be; Madhuri Dixit, Hritik Roshan and Saroj Khan. Madhuri Dixit was busy judging Jhalak Dikhla Jaa Season 4 and Hrithk Roshan was busy with Just Dance (another Dance reality show which will air soon in Star Plus). The date when it will be aired was to be announced after the end of Jhalak Dikhlaja Season 4 but still is not announced. The show will start soon.
Promotion
- Nach Baliye on-air promotions for first, second and third seasons were conceptualized and scripted by Amir Rizvi; they were directed by Monica Nair and Jaya Peter.
- Many of these promos have won ProMax awards for the best promotion.
External links
- Nach Baliye 4 week 1 Scorecard
- Nach Baliye 3 Scorecard Nach Baliye 3, all jodis
- Official Nach Baliye 3 Site (Videos, Photos, News and Fan Discussions)
- Photos and Video of Nach Baliye 3 Final 10 Jodis
- ‘Nach Baliye 3’ contestants pictures
- http://www.indya.com/gallery/indyagallery.aspx?p=Expected-Jodis-of-Nach-Baliye-5&aid=1352