09th July 2026, Mumbai: Sony Entertainment Television's dance reality show, India's Best Dancer Season 5, continues to set benchmarks in celebrating dance excellence. In an upcoming blockbuster episode, the show serves as the ultimate stage for an emotional and historic reunion, welcoming the legendary pioneers of Indian dance television Jaaved Jaaferi, Naved Jaaferi and Ravi Behl.
The episode of India's Best Dancer Season 5 bridges the past and the present of dance entertainment, looking back at the early 1990s when the concept of a dance reality show was entirely unheard of. Reflecting on how the seeds were sown for what has now evolved into massive platforms like India's Best Dancer, Ravi Behl shared,"Ek din Naved ne kaha, ghar pe aaya, bola ki I have an idea and uss waqt kisi ne sunaa hi nahi tha yeh concept. Aur immediately, since we are all dancers I said that's a fantastic idea, toh bas, doh page pe concept likha khud hi!" Jaaved Jaaferi vividly recalled the beginning of their journey and the immense weight of their first milestone. He also recounted how early industry resistance was overcome within just five minutes after an executive screening greenlit the project, paving the way for the future of dance on television. The episode beautifully highlights a shared philosophy between the iconic creators and the essence of India's Best Dancer Season 5 breaking socio-economic barriers to bring grassroots talent to the forefront. Reminiscing about changing the elite narrative of dance back then, Jaaved added by saying,"Uss waqt dance joh the, joh khaas taur pe voh Western dance hota tha, woh upper class ke log kiya karte the aisa mana jaata tha. Toh jab auditions hue the, famous Mahalakshmi Studio mein maine dekha ki bacche the Nala Sopara, Ghatkopar, Borivali East, yahan sab ke bacche the. Toh yeh joh power aur josh tha na, yahi woh Nala Sopara, Ghatkopar aur Borivali walo bachon mein tha." Highlighting why platforms like India's Best Dancer remain sacred for artists, Jaaved further added,"Humare, hum sabki wahi uss waqt philosophy thi. Hum star nahi hain, woh star hain. Woh picture hain aur hum frame hain. Hum kuch nahi kar rahe hain, hum sirf ek manch de rahe hain." Paying the ultimate tribute to the special guests on behalf of the current generation, India's Best Dancer judge Terence Lewis expressed immense respect, stating that whenever anyone thinks of a dance show, the timeless impact of the OGs always comes to mind, paving the way for modern shows like Indias Best Dancer. Don't miss this episode of India's Best Dancer Season 5 every Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 PM only on Sony Entertainment Television!More Articles