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Saurabh and Vivek launch dance championship ‘Born 2 Dance’
KOLKATA: East India’s biggest dance championship –‘BORN 2 DANCE – One Chance one Dance’ is a championship, where people from a few districts of Bengal like Medinipur, Durgapur, Barrackpore, Sreerampore and Siliguri and few nearby states like Orissa, Jharkhand, Bihar and Assam can participate, inclusive of Kolkata and Howrah.
It is the brain child of Saurabh and Vivek, Fame – DID Finalists2011, who have been a part of many reality shows and won many of them too. The event will cater to the age group between three to 30 years and will have special solo rounds for moms and dads too along with doubles and groups as categories too. The winner of the entire event would be awarded with a cash prize of Rs one lakh. The auditions at Kolkata will be held on 22, 23 and 24 December. All the finalists of the event would be given a three day grooming workshop by the duo.
The finale event will be held on 7 January 2015 at Science City Auditorium, Kolkata and will be judged by Salman Yusuf Khan, (Dance India Dance Winner, Jhalak Dikhla Ja Winner, Khatron Ke Khiladi, Debut Movie – ABCD).
On this occasion, the duo commented, “Since we have been a part of many reality shows, we understand the difficulty of being a part of the same. So, we decided to launch Born 2 Dance, where people from all over East India could participate in a Dance Competition and get a chance to be groomed and trained by us to become capable of being a part of reality shows too. Kolkata has witnessed many dance competitions but one that brings together people from all nearby states too will happen now”
Market Concepts owner, Chetna Karnani, said, “The sole objective of this event is to bring out the talents of deserving dance aspirants, by providing them with a platform through a state level competition and hence it will help pull a participation of over 7000 people.”
MUMBAI: Lights, camera… connection because this time, the game isn’t just about winning, it’s about who’s with you. Sony Pictures Networks India is gearing up to launch a new reality game show, Tum Ho Naa, expanding its unscripted slate with a format that promises both emotion and engagement.
The show will premiere soon on Sony Entertainment Television and stream on Sony LIV, with Rajeev Khandelwal stepping in as host. Known for his measured screen presence and selective choices, Khandelwal’s return to television adds a layer of familiarity and credibility to the upcoming format.
While specific details of the gameplay remain under wraps, the positioning suggests a reality format that leans as much on emotional resonance as it does on competition, an increasingly popular blend in Indian television, where audiences are gravitating towards content that offers both stakes and storytelling.
Khandelwal, reflecting on his return, noted that his choices have often been guided by instinct rather than convention, describing Tum Ho Naa as a project that feels “close to the heart”. His association also signals Sony’s continued focus on anchoring new formats with recognisable faces who bring both relatability and depth.
The launch comes at a time when broadcasters are doubling down on original non-fiction formats to drive appointment viewing, even as digital platforms expand parallel reach. By placing the show across both linear television and OTT, Sony appears to be aiming for a dual-audience strategy capturing traditional viewers while engaging digital-first consumers.
As the countdown to premiere begins, Tum Ho Naa positions itself not just as another game show, but as a reminder that sometimes, the biggest prize on screen isn’t the jackpot, it’s the journey shared along the way.
