Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, the Indian adaptation of the internationally acclaimed dance reality show “Dancing with the Stars,” has been a prominent platform for showcasing the dancing prowess of celebrities. Over the years, the show has become a favorite among audiences, blending entertainment and talent seamlessly. Let’s take a nostalgic journey through the winners of each season, witnessing the evolution of dance and the stars who claimed the coveted trophy.
Mona Singh: Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 1 Winner
Mona Singh emerged as the champion alongside her choreographer Toby Fernandes, securing a grand prize of Rs 50 lakh. Following her victory on JDJ, she ventured into various television roles, including appearances in shows like “Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi” and “Kya Hua Tera Vaada.” Additionally, Mona showcased her hosting skills in reality shows such as “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 2,” “Shaadi 3 Crore Ki,” “Ratan Ka Rishta,” and “Star Ya Rockstar.” She was last seen in ‘Kaala Pani’ alongside actor Vikas Kumar.
Prachi Desai: Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 2 Winner
The second season of Jhalak Dikhla Jaa premiered on 28th September 2007 and season 2 was hosted by season 1 winner Mona Singh and Rohit Roy. The judges for the second season were Urmila Martodkar, Jeetendra, and Shimak Davar. The winner of the season was Prachi Desai.
After winning Jhalak Dikhla Jaa, Prachi made her Bollywood debut in 2008 with the movie Rock On. and after that she did many films like Ek Villain, Azhar, Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai and recently she was seen in Forensic which was released on zee5.
Bhaichug Bhutia: Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 3 Winner
Bhaichung Bhutia was named the winner of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3. Sonia Jaffer choreographed his acts, and Rohit Roy and Shweta Tiwari co-hosted the series. Juhi Chawla, Vaibhavi Merchant, and the late Saroj Khan served as judges for the third season.
Meiyang Chang: Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 4 Winner
Chang triumphed in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 4, sharing the Rs 50 lakh prize with partner Marischa Fernandes. He later featured in Yash Raj’s Badmaash Company and hosted several TV shows and award ceremonies, including India’s Got Talent, New Talent Awards, Mirchi Music Awards, and Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya. Chang also played a pivotal role in Asur Seasin 2.
Gurmeet Chaudhary: Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 5 Winner
Gurmeet Choudhary, the fifth season winner of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, has made a name for himself in the entertainment world. Shampa Sonthalia choreographed his dance performances, and the season was judged by Karan Johar, Madhuri Dixit, and Remo D’souza. This season’s co-hosts were Maniesh Paul and Ragini Khanna. Gurmeet was recently in the news as he and his wife Debina Bannerjee are going to become parents again.
Drashti Dhami: Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 6 Winner
Season 6 of Jhalak was full of entertainment as it was host by 2 most popular VJ’s and entertainer of India Kapil Sharma & Manish Paul. This season was aired on TV 1st June 2013 and continue till 13 September 2013. The emerged winner of Jhalak Dikhhla Ja season 6 was Drashti Dhami and Salman Yusuf.
Ashish Sharma: Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 7 Winner
Season 7 of Jahalak Dikhhla Ja was premiered on 7 June 2014 and it was hosted by Ranvir Shorey and Drashti Dhami but in the fourth week, Drashti was replaced by Manish Paul for not being up to the mark. Season 7 of Jhalak Dikhhla Ja was won by Ashish Sharma with his choreographer Shampa Sonthalia she was also won in season 5 with Gurmeet Choudhary.
Faisal Khan: Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 8 Winner
Jhalak Dikhhla Ja Reloaded or Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 8 was premiered on 11 October 2015 and it was hosted by Manish Paul. Season 8 of Jhalak Dikhhla Ja was won by Faisal Khan with his choreographer Vivek Chachere.
Teriya Magar: Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 9 Winner
The Ninth season of Jhalak Dikhla Jaa premiered on 30 July 2016 and season 9 was hosted by Manish Paul. The judges for the ninth season were Jacqueline Fernandez, Karan Johar, Ganesh Hegde, and Farah Khan. The winner of the season was Teriya Magar.
Teriya Phounja Magar is from Nepal and she is a dancer based in Mumbai, India. Teriya is the winner of Dance India Dance little masters.
Gunjan Sinha: Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 10 Winner
Gunjan Sinha won Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10. She won a trophy and prize money of Rs 20 lakh. She wishes to buy a luxury car with her prize money.
Manisha Rani: Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 11 Winner
Manisha Rani became the winner of season 11 of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and received ₹30 lakh as the prize money. As reported by India Today, Ashutosh Pawar, her choreographer, got a cash prize of ₹10 lakh. Both Manisha and Ashutosh won a trip to Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island.
