India’s Best Dancer Season 5: Karisma Kapoor Revisits Memories Of ‘Husn Hai Suhana’

The premiere of India's Best Dancer Season 5 on Sony Entertainment Television celebrating India Wala Dance is set to bring a heartwarming dose of nostalgia as Bollywood icon Karisma Kapoor revisits cherished memories from her iconic song "Goriya Chura Naa Meraa Jiya," from Coolie No. 1, celebrating the vibrant, desi spirit of dance that connects audiences across the country.

Following contestant Anshika Dhara's energetic performance on the popular track, Karisma Kapoor was all praise for the act, appreciating both its authenticity and contemporary flair. Sharing her thoughts, she said, "Aapke gaane ka jo flavour hai, jo essence hai, aapne rakha aur usmein ek modern twist bhi diya. Mujhe bahot maza aaya. It was an updated version of 'Goriya Chura Naa Meraa Jiya,' toh mujhe bahot behtar laga. Great choreography, great performance. Bahot hard work kiya hai aapne, aur woh clearly dikh raha hai. Well done to you and Rupesh. I thoroughly enjoyed it."

Karisma further reflected on her own memories associated with the song and revealed how young and nervous she was while shooting it with Govinda. She shared, "Aap sirf 16 saal ki hain, aur main us time par 17-18 saal ki thi. Mujhe Govinda ji ke saath dance karna tha. I remember especially in that song, it was one of the first or second dance numbers with Chi-Chi. Main bahot nervous thi aur Ganesh Acharya ke saath bhi mera pehla gaana tha, toh woh bhi ek naya combination tha."

Recalling the atmosphere on set, Karisma added, "Mujhe yaad hai David Dhawan mere paas aaye the aur kaha tha, 'You know, yeh bahot hi achhe choreographer hain, yeh naye Ganesh Master hain.' Woh bhi bahot shy feel kar rahe the aur main bhi bahot shy thi. Phir unko samjhana tha aur mujhe batana tha ki dekhiye, aap Govinda ji ke saath dance kar rahi ho, aur yeh ek item song hai."

Ending on a nostalgic note, Karisma fondly remembered the hard work that went into creating the iconic song, highlighting how such timeless efforts continue to inspire new talent today.

The episode promises an entertaining blend of spectacular performances, nostalgic Bollywood memories, and heartfelt moments that celebrate the magic of dance across generations. The upcoming episode is not just about dance, but also about special memories, emotional moments, and untold stories from Bollywood's golden era that will leave audiences completely entertained.

Don't miss India's Best Dancer Season 5, starting May 9th on Sony Entertainment Television, and streaming on Sony LIV.