India’s Best Dancer Season 5: Chandrashekhar Narvekar Reveals How He Discovered Madhuri Dixit For Film Tezaab

10th June 2026, Mumbai: The upcoming episode of India's Best Dancer Season 5 on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV, celebrating 'India Wala Dance,' promises a nostalgic trip down memory lane along with the cast of Maa Behen Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri and Dharna Durga come together on the show to celebrate the spirit of India Wala Dance. During the episode, veteran actor and filmmaker Chandrashekhar Narvekar shares the fascinating story of how he first spotted Madhuri Dixit and later cast her in the iconic film Tezaab.

During an engaging conversation on the show, Chandrashekhar Narvekar recalled the moment he first met the actress and the impression she left on him. Sharing the story, he said, "Actually mai jaisa director hu, vaisa editor bhi hu. Bahot saari filmo ki maine editing ki hai. Ek film ban rahi thi Bajrangi naam ki. Madhuri ji ko shayad yaad nahi hoga." Madhuri immediately responded, "Mujhe yaad hai, Anil ji, Babu Garu was the director."

Confirming her recollection, Chandrashekhar continued, "Correct, uska editing mai karne wala tha. Mujhe bataya tha ye pehla set hai, aap aa jao. Toh mai gaya tha vaha pe. Tab maine pehli baar Madhuri ko dekha tha. Kisi ne introduce kiya tha toh, lekin mai kuch toh dekha uss waqt, toh jab Tezaab ki baat hui toh meri first and last choice Madhuri ji hi thi, aur koi nahi tha."

He further revealed how destiny played its part in bringing the project together, "Agar luck chalta hai na, toh har cheez chalti hai. Toh luckily kya hua ki hero Anil Kapoor aur unke secretary Rakesh Nath, jo Madhuri ji ke bhi secretary the. Toh match karne mein bada easy ho gaya mera us waqt."

Don't miss India's Best Dancer Season 5 every Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 PM on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.