TV’s popular dance reality show ‘India’s Best Dancer Season 5’ has now reached its final stage. The two-day grand finale of the show will be telecast on 26 and 27 September 2026. This time in the finale Veteran Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff Will be seen as a special guest. During this, Jackie Shroff will share an emotional memory related to his early film days, in which the important role played by veteran actor and filmmaker Dev Anand in his career will come to light.
During the grand finale, Jackie Shroff will be seen remembering the initial phase of his career. He told that when he was new in the industry, Dev Anand gave him his first chance in films. Jackie also narrated an incident related to an action sequence. He told that during the shooting he was a new artist and the atmosphere was a bit tense due to the difficult scene. Meanwhile, Dev Anand had assured the crew and said, “Take it easy, there is a new boy.”
According to Jackie, these words of Dev Anand gave her a lot of confidence. For a new artist, it was very special for him to stand with a big star like this at that time. This story of Jackie will also be seen connecting with the theme of this entire season of ‘India’s Best Dancer’, where the contestants tried to improve themselves with the guidance and encouragement of the judges throughout the journey.
Last match for trophy between Top 5
The top 5 finalists of this season will give their last performance in the grand finale. These include Prathamesh Mane, Geetanjali Marwaha, Anshika Dhara, Dipali Borkar and Ritesh Pal. All these dancers have made their mark through different dance forms throughout the season. Now after their last performance in the finale, it will be decided in whose name the trophy of this season will be won.
Siddharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia will also be seen
The show is being hosted by Haarsh Limbachiyaa, while the judging panel includes Karisma Kapoor, Javed Jaffrey, Geeta Kapur and Terence Lewis. Tamannaah Bhatia and Siddharth Malhotra will also be seen in the finale. Both their film ‘The Vvaan – Force Of The Forrest’ was released in theaters today.
Terence Lewis called the transformation of contestants special
Judge Terence Lewis, remembering the journey of the contestants throughout the season, said that the most special thing for him was the change in these dancers. He said that the dancers pushed their limits, went out of their comfort zone and tried different dance forms and gradually developed their identity as artists. According to Terence, the biggest challenge in the finale will be that all the finalists should come on stage without any fear and express themselves completely in their last performance.
Geeta Kapur also praised the contestants
Geeta Kapur said that she saw the contestants this season starting with their strengths and insecurities. With time these dancers gained confidence to express themselves openly. She said that the most important change for the contestants was that they gradually started understanding what made them different from other dancers.
Javed Jaffrey liked ‘India Wala’ style
Javed Jaffrey also talked about the changes in the dancers this season. According to him, the dancers became more comfortable with themselves during the show. He said that the contestants challenged themselves by incorporating ‘India Wala’ and ‘filmy’ dance into their performances as well as trying different dance styles. According to Javed, every finalist has created his own identity and now he is excited to see their entire journey on stage in the grand finale.
Karisma Kapoor congratulated the finalists
Judge Karisma Kapoor said that being a part of this season was a special experience for her. He saw the contestants gain confidence, discover their individual identities and grow with each performance. Karisma Kapoor said that every finalist has brought something different to the stage and she is proud that everyone has reached this far. He wished the finalists all the best for the grand finale and expressed hope that they will continue to dance with the same passion and happiness in future also.
When and where will you be able to watch the Grand Finale?
The grand finale of ‘India’s Best Dancer Season 5’ will be aired in two parts on 26 and 27 September 2026. The show will be telecast on Sony Entertainment Television and viewers will also be able to stream it on Sony LIV. In the two-day finale, the last performance of the Top 5 contestants, reactions of the judges and the special presence of Jackie Shroff will be seen. Along with this, the winner of season 5 will also be decided. This season, contestants have shown their talent in many dance styles including classical, hip-hop, contemporary and Bollywood. Now the last stop of the entire journey is the grand finale, where all the finalists are going to put their full strength on the stage for the trophy.