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Dance India Dance L’il Masters North America Edition Opens Auditions!
MUMBAI: For the first time in the United States and Canada, Zee TV brings you Dance India Dance L’il Masters in partnership with Arya International. Dancers ages 5-13 can audition in different cities nationwide to compete against the best of the best Little Masters from North America.
There are two ways you can audition in North America. Digital auditions are being accepted via the Zee Dil Se website where you can seamlessly record and upload up to a 2-minute audition video. Submitting audition videos has never been easier! All you have to do is visit www.zeedilse.com/auditions and follow the simple instructions.
Interested contestants can also attend studio auditions that will be held at different participating Arya Dance School Studios across 12 cities. Visit the Arya Dance Academy website for more details: www.aryaintl.com
12 Finalists will be chosen to participate in the Dance India Dance L’il Masters North America Edition Finale on May 30th in New York City.
· Los Angeles, CA: Wednesday, April 30th 5:00pm
· Edison, NJ : Thursday, May 1st 6:00pm
· Manhattan, NY: Friday, May 2nd 5:30pm
· Toronto, Canada: Saturday, May 3rd 11:00am
· Parsippany, NJ: Saturday, May 3rd 5:00pm
· Columbia, MD: Saturday, May 3rd 5:00pm
· Chicago, IL: Saturday, May 3rd 5:30pm
· Fremont, CA: Sunday, May 4th 12:30pm
· Vancouver, Canada: Sunday, May 4th 1:00pm
· Burlington, MA: Sunday, May 4th 2:00pm
· Marietta, GA: Sunday, May 4th 7:00pm
· Dallas, TX: Monday, May 5th 5:30pm
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Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe win Masterchef India season finale
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor joins judges for emotional MasterChef finale
MUMBAI: The latest season of MasterChef India concluded on a high note, with brothers Vikram Gandhe and Ajinkya Gandhe crowned winners in the grand finale aired on Sony Entertainment Television.
The duo from Nagpur lifted the coveted trophy and donned the show’s signature golden apron after a season that celebrated India’s diverse culinary traditions under the theme “Pride of India”.
This edition of the popular cooking reality show introduced a new jodi format, with 50 pairs from across the country competing in the Masterchef kitchen. Contestants brought personal stories, regional flavours and family bonds to the competition.
The grand finale featured the final three pairs: Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe (brothers), Saisree and Chanda (mother and daughter), and Anju and Manju (sisters).
The finale was attended by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor, who joined the show’s judging panel comprising Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar and Kunal Kapur.
Kapoor said the show has long served as a platform to celebrate India’s rich culinary heritage and provide passionate home cooks with a national stage. He noted that the current season reflected a confident India that takes pride in its roots while embracing new culinary ideas.
Judge Vikas Khanna said the contestants’ journeys and the memories created during the season would remain with the team long after the show’s conclusion. Ranveer Brar described the show as a family that continues to grow with every season, while Kunal Kapur praised the contestants’ creativity and determination.
With the finale now concluded, the latest season of MasterChef India once again highlighted how food can reflect identity, heritage and storytelling, inspiring home cooks across the country to pursue their culinary ambitions.
