THE STAGE IS SET! THE SEARCH IS ON! SONY ENTERTAINMENT TELESVISION BEGINS ITS QUEST FOR NATION’S FIRST SUPER DANCER – DANCE KA KAL ~ Premiering on 10th September, Saturday – Sunday at 8:00 pm ~

August 29, 2016

National: Celebrated to bring some of the most distinctive reality formats to India, Sony Entertainment Television is all set to launch its new kids dance reality show, Super Dancer - Dance Ka Kal! The show promises to showcase dance talents from across the country on one national platform.

As the knowledge and impact of dance has broadened over the years, it has now surpassed from being a mere passion to a full-fledged career choice, Super Dancer is the next big ambitious platform for kids. With an aim to nurture, groom and hone the skills of young and upcoming talents, the show promises to be the ultimate destination to identify the future of dance. Kick-starting its search to find the one child protégée between the age of 4-13 who will redefine the way dance is perceived in the country, the show premiers September 10, 2016, every Saturday-Sunday at 8pm only on Sony Entertainment Television.

After a nationwide hunt to scout for India’s best dancing talents across 15 cities where kids underwent rigorous screening, 12 dancers will get a golden opportunity to compete for the coveted title of Super Dancer – Dance Ka Kal. Each final contestant will be paired with one notable choreographer who will mentor, understand and nurture their strengths while introducing them to different dance techniques and bring out the best in them week on week

Super Dancer will be judged by the dancing sensation- Shilpa Shetty; ace choreographer – Geeta Kapur; and leading Bollywood director – Anurag Basu, the show will train, encourage and groom young talent. Seen hosting will be dashing actor Rithvik Dhanjani and adorable comedian Paritosh Tripathi.

Super Dancer is sure to set the television screens ablaze with the dhamakedar performances of the little ones, who can definitely give any adult a run for their money. The show will be the perfect platform for young protégés to showcase the 3D’s of Dancing - Desire, Discipline and Determination. So get set to join Shilpa Shetty, Geeta Kapur and Anurag Basu as they embark on their search of finding India’s first Super Dancer!

Comments:

Danish Khan, EVP & Business Head, Sony Entertainment Television

“Sony Entertainment Television has always celebrated talent across India – Indian Idol, Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega, KBC amongst others. Super Dancer will give a national platform for dancing talents to be nurtured, groomed and honed. We are delighted to have Frames Production Company as our creative partner. We excited to have Shilpa Shetty, Geeta Kapur and Anurag Basu as we embark on this journey."

Ranjeet Thankur – Frames Production Company

“Super Dancer is the search to give India its first future of dance. To achieve this ambition, we have gone far and wide across the country in our search of talent. As always, it’s a delight partnering with Sony Entertainment Television. Their vision for the brand and faith in team collaboration makes for a great show.”

Shilpa Shetty – Judge of Super Dancer

“Kids bring a smile on my face naturally. And to watch them enjoy and groove to the tunes of different songs is going to be an exciting journey. As a mother I believe that every kid should be encouraged to pursue what they love. I am happy that Sony Entertainment Television has introduced a platform that isn’t just about winning a competition but taking a step further to find a Super Dancer who will define ‘Dance Ka Kal’. I look forward to each and every day of this fabulous experience.”

Anurag Basu – Judge of Super Dancer

“I always look forward to associating with kids and I’m extremely glad that Sony Entertainment Television has offered me this chance. Super Dancer will prove to be a very enriching platform for kids to showcase their talent and groom under industry experts. I am excited to meet the young buzzing talent who can be titled as Dance Ka Kal.”

Geeta Kapur – Judge of Super Dancer

“I am thrilled to be part of the show, Super Dancer as it is the perfect platform for kids to showcase their talent. Through this show, we aim to find the future of dance. Since dancing is my biggest passion, helping kids to nurture and hone their craft is something I am looking forward to. Kids are innocent and their energy and enthusiasm is infectious. To see them grow as dancers is extremely gratifying. I am looking forward to the show and learn a lot from the kids as well.”

About Sony Entertainment Television

Sony Entertainment Television (SET), one of India's leading Hindi general entertainment television channels is a part of Sony Pictures Television (SPT) backed Multi Screen Media Private Limited, which is India’s leading television network.  Since its launch in October 1995, SET has created a unique space for itself in the Indian Television industry. Pioneering new waves in television programming, with blockbuster movie premieres, big format non – fiction shows and an impressive array of fiction shows like Indian Idol, Kaun Banega Crorepati, Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega, Bade Acche Lagte Hain, Bharat Ka Veer Putra Maharana Pratap, Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyar, Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanuman, Suryaputra Karn, CID and Crime Patrol. SET is known for its innovative concepts and exciting formats and is the most preferred family entertainment channel which has been providing strong platforms for more than 700 brands to reach over 50 million households in India. In addition, Sony Entertainment Television is also available in the US, UK, Africa, Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldives, Malaysia, Indonesia, Fiji Islands and Seychelles. In total, SET influences over 300 million viewers in the Indian sub-continent, and the South Asian Diaspora worldwide.

About Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN):

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN), (formerly Multi Screen Media Private Ltd.), is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation which owns and operates the Sony Entertainment network of television channels. As a leading television network in India, SPN comprises of Sony Entertainment Television (SET), one of India's leading Hindi general entertainment television channels; MAX, India's premium Hindi movies and special events channel; MAX 2, a second Hindi movie channel showcasing great Indian Cinema; SAB, a family comedy entertainment channel; PIX, the English movie channel; AXN, the leader amongst English Entertainment Channels; AATH, the Bangla movie channel, MIX a refreshing Hindi music channel; SIX and SONY ESPN – the cluster of sports entertainment channels and LIV - the Digital Entertainment Channel, and, SPN’s Motion Pictures division, formerly MSM Motion Pictures.

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