With the confirmation of Madhuri Dixit as judge of JDJ season 4, names of 12 would be contestants have also started doing rounds. Remo D’souza and Malaika Khan will join Madhuri as judges. Hosts are yet to be revealed by Sony TV.
The show’s format is taken from the Strictly Come Dancing show on BBC One in UK, which has been a huge success in over 30 countries like America, Australia, New Zealand, and Italy where it is known as Dancing with the Stars. Show is produced by BBC Worldwide Productions in India.
Remo D’souza is the second judge of JDJ 4. Remo born as Ramesh Gopi on 2 April 1974 is an Indian dancer, choreographer, actor and film director. Although he is mainly involved in choreography, he has also contributed to other Indian film industries, mainly Bengali cinema. He was one of the judges in the reality dance show Dance India Dance. He’s famous as Remo D’Souza in the industry.
The show goes on air Dec 12 on Sony channel @ 9 pm with 12 celebrity contestants fighting it out on the dance floor to win the title of ultimate dancing star.
Final Judges: Madhuri dixit, Malaika Arora Khan and Remo D’souza.
Final Host: Sumeet Raghavan and Mona Singh
Below is the list of final 12 contestants of JDJ 4:
Final 12 Contestants and Choreographers of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 | ||||||
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Yana Gupta Super model Yana had her stint with Bollywood and regional cinema before she went back to London. |
Salman Khan is Yana’s Choreographer | ![]() |
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Shekhar Suman Master of all trades, Shekhar Suman has come a long way from being an actor to an anchor to a singer to a judge. At a time when his son was being launched, Shekhar took up the challenge to building his own body to resemble that of a 20-year old. |
Shekhar Suman’s choreographer is sexy Priti | ![]() |
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03 |
Ankita Lokhande The sweet Maharashtrian girl has everyone adoring her character. Very few know that Ankita started out as a model for the first season promos of JDJ. Hard working, sincere and dedicated – Ankita loves to give her 100 per cent to whatever she chooses to do. |
Nishant is her choreographer | ![]() |
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04 |
Ragini Khanna Ragini has always taken the path less traveled. Her choice of roles in television serials has always been different and distinctive. From playing Bhaskar and Bharati to playing a rebel ‘bahu’, Ragini believes in etching her own path to success. |
Nirav Goradia is with Ragini Khanna | ![]() |
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05 |
Akhil Kumar A boxer for the last 15 years, Akhil is also an ‘Arjuna Award’ recepient. He has won great accolades for the country. His recent victorious stint at the CWG has only reconfirmed his position as a great Indian athlete. |
Akhil got Sneha Kapoor as his choreographer | ![]() |
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06 |
Sushant Singh Rajput Sushant defied his parents and dropped out of engineering to pursue his love for acting. Pavitra Rishta has given him much acclaim and audience love. He loves challenges and loves to try out new things. |
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07 |
Mahi Vij Loved in her serial as the dark coloured girl, Mahi is bubbly, vivacious and full of life. She loves laughing and loves having fun. |
Savio is the best choreographer for Mahi | ![]() |
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08 |
Renuka Shahane The bhabhi of Hum Aapke Hain Kaun took a break from the glamour world to raise a family of her own. Married to the versatile actor Ashutosh Rana, Renuka has two lovely boys. She loves being a mother and recently took to direction with her first directorial debut in a Marathi film. |
Jay Kumar Nair is making Renuka dance | ![]() |
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09 |
Meiyang Chang From being a dentist to Indian Idol top 5 contestant to IPL anchor to an actor to be launched by Yash Raj Films; Chang has achieved a lot in a short span of time. |
Marischa Fernandes is for Chang | ![]() |
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Krushna Abhishek The most loved standup comic for the last 3 years on Sony Entertainment Television’s Comedy Circus, Krushna loves to mimic and has comedy in his blood. |
Robin is a lady choreographer for dancer Krushna | ![]() |
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Anushka Manchanda Anushka Manchanda has been a winner all along. From winning the chance to being a part of the first Indian girl band to conquering her fears to establishing her feet in the world of Bollywood playback; this rock chick defies destiny every step of the way. |
Punit for Anushka | ![]() |
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Dayanand Shetty He began as a sportsman, but turned to acting after a leg injury. He was a shotput and discus thrower, which won him many prizes in these sports. He was the champion of discus throw from State Maharastra in 1994. |
Vrushali Chavan is Daya’s choreographer | ![]() |
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