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Aha partners with Oak Entertainment to launch the first look of ‘Dance Ikon’
Mumbai: Aha, in collaboration with Oak Entertainment, has launched the first look of the dance show Dance Ikon.
Following the huge success of Telugu Indian Idol, aha is gearing up to showcase talented dancers from across India and give them the opportunity to be a part of the show.
The show will be hosted by anchor and producer Ohmkar, and it will air very soon.
Dance Ikon producer Ohmkar said, “I was excited about my debut when I was offered this opportunity, which was an absolute delight. I have designed many dance shows previously, but this dance show will be unique and I am confident that it will be an iconic show. Therefore, we have titled the show Dance Ikon.”
He further added, “We have designed it so that this show will turn the lives of the choreographers and the participants. The winner’s choreographer would get to choreograph a song for Tollywood’s top hero, and that would be something we would announce at the finale.”
aha, launched the show’s first look on 20 August 2022.
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Coke Studio Bharat unveils Season 4 artist line-up, Rekha Bhardwaj, Aditya Rikhari to lead
New season blends folk roots and modern voices in rich musical mix
MUMBAI: Coke Studio Bharat is tuning up for its fourth outing, unveiling a diverse artist line-up that promises to strike a chord between tradition and today.
After three seasons of blending regional sounds with contemporary flair, the platform returns with Season 4, opening with ‘The List’ that introduces a vibrant mix of voices from across the country. Among those taking centre stage are Rekha Bhardwaj, Aditya Rikhari, Kutle Khan, Faheem Abdullah, Arsalan Nizami, Mame Khan and Mohammad Faiz, alongside a host of emerging and established names.
If the previous season leaned into poetic revival and festive anthems, this edition dives deeper, weaving stories of devotion, longing and memory through India’s rich musical landscape. From Rajasthani folk and Punjabi Sufi traditions to Kashmiri storytelling and urban love ballads, the new season stretches across regions and emotions with equal ease.
Rekha Bhardwaj said, “Every generation rediscovers its roots in its own way. Coke Studio Bharat creates a space where tradition can evolve without losing its soul.”
Aditya Rikhari said, “My music has always been personal. This platform allows that intimacy to grow while reaching a much wider audience.”
Faheem Abdullah said, “Music carries memory and identity. Being part of this platform lets me bring my Kashmiri storytelling to a national stage.”
Backed by Coca-Cola India and in collaboration with Universal Music Group, the platform continues to position itself as a meeting ground for heritage and experimentation.
Coca-Cola India and Southwest Asia IMX lead Shantanu Gangane said, “Coke Studio Bharat brings together folk traditions and contemporary voices, creating a powerful cultural narrative at scale.”
Universal Music Group chairman & CEO, India & South Asia, & senior vice president of strategy for AMeA Devraj Sanyal said, “The platform reflects the kind of creative ecosystem India needs, one that honours regional depth while building globally relevant sound.”
With fresh collaborations, unexpected pairings and stories rooted in place yet ready to travel, Season 4 looks set to turn up the volume on India’s many musical voices, one track at a time.
