February 12
I guess, this episode was most awaited as after this one the voting starts. The attraction of this episode was the competition amongst the participants who were eliminated in earlier episodes and those who were on standby from Grand Master’s side. All in all there were 16 participants, 10 were those who were eliminated in various episodes, 4 were standbys and 2 were Masters’ Choice (not sure in which episode it was told!).
The show began with a bang and for a change the performances were far better than the regular episodes. The Masters were looking good for a change, not sure what Remo did to himself or was it the reflection of yellow color on his face but he looked lot fair and cool than his earlier dress up! (I hope that was not the effect of fair & handsome, hee heee). A piece of mind for Geeta, please don’t deck yourself up unnecessarily, you looked simple, elegant and beautiful earlier so be like that. I have kind of given up on Terrance, I guess for a change he can do away with his bandanas and weird get ups. I am left wondering after each episode as to how he would look in a simple jeans and T-Shirt! Never mind that, at least he was better off yesterday. No comments on Grand Master’s dress, I guess he needs to be dressed according to the size of chair in which he sits, else he will be invisible! Soumya looked pretty though.
Ok, coming back to the main agenda – the performances…..
All 16 contestants were split into teams and were assigned to 3 Mentors.
It began with Geeta’s Gang – Altaf Nadmal and Amrita >>> they danced Cha Cha Cha on the song Zoobie Doobie
Next were Altaf Bhatt and Farhina from Terrance ki Toli >>>> they performed on Pehli Baar Mohabbat ki hai from Kaminey. Farhina was awesome in her moves and expressions. Altaf was totally eaten up by her and she was so energetic that no one would have bothered to watch Altaf.
Melvin and Bhavna from Remo ke Rangeeley >>>> they performed on prem ki naiyya from Ajab Prem ki Gajab Kahani – Bollywood Style, nothing much to say about them (actually I can’t even recall the performance).
Jack and Ameeth from Terrance ki Toli >>>>> they did lyrical hip-hop on Saali Khushi. It was just too cool a performance and they were good. They were the first in the day to get the grand salute from Dada. They also won the Lux Khoobsurat Performance of the Day.
After this Terrance and Remo also did lyrical hip-hop and it was a delight to watch both of them. They should perform more to increase the TRPs of the show.
Parvez & Vandana from Terrance ki Toli >>>>> Contemporary Dance on Sau dard Hain; it was a soft and melodious performance, Parvez was better than Vandana. Let us see what happens.
Saajan, Meenu and Naresh from Remo ke Rangeelay >>>>> Freestyle on Aankhon mein Teri from Om Shanti Om; it was not a kind of Remo but then it was cute to watch. The performance had Mithun Da standing up to salute the performers. Saajan and Naresh did some good B – boying and stunts at the request of Dada after the performance and that one was better than the regular performance lol.
Last one was most awaited (at least by me); Dharmesh, Tina and Shruti from Geeta ki Gang >>>>> it was a freestyle on a song Rasiya where 2 females are vying for Dharmesh’s attention and how he keeps himself in control. May be I am little biased towards Dharmesh or whatever; it was the coolest performance for me. Those 2 females were good (so I assume ‘cos it was overall a good performance) but no one can beat Dharmesh for sure. I am still wondering as to why he was eliminated. The performance also got a salute from Mithun Da.
In today’s episode, each mentor will choose a couple and put them on Junta ki Kasauti for best 12 and here the public voting will come into play. Out of these 16 participants, only 4 are needed to make it to best 12. This means that only 6 best performances will be put for Public Voting ( this is what I interpreted from the show); other 10 will be out in that event and out of those 6 only 4 needs to be picked up for Top 12. I hope that Dharmesh makes it to top 12.
Ginger Chai pick of the day – Rasiya by Geeta ki Gang followed closely by Saali Khushi from Terrance ki Toli
Ginger Chai pick on the performers – Dharmesh, Ameeth, Parvez (it could be a close tie up between Ameeth and Jack). Amrita, Farhina, Meenu but then it is really going to be tough for mentors’ as girls were better than boys.
So India Keep watching and Keep Dancing.
Feb 13, 2010
Finally, the most awaited and happening event started in DID Season – 2 – the public voting.
All the 16 participants who were part of the Chance Pe Dance episode were standing on the stage in the anticipation of being chosen as the Best Performer of the day so that they can be on Junta ki Kasauti.
The first in line were from Remo ke Rangeeley. Remo chose Bhavna over Meenu and Saajan over Naresh and Melvin. Bhavna performed on ‘Baawra Mann’ and it was contemporary dance style. Saajan performed on ‘Kivve Mukhdhe ko’; it was b-boying & hip hop dance form. The highlight was that Saajan was never a trained dancer but he learnt b-boying by watching.
Vandana was picked up by Terrance over Farhina and she performed on ‘Tere Ishq Mein’ in Semi Classical dance form and it was a good performance. Jack beat everyone in Terrance’s Team and he performed on ‘Tanhayee from Dil Chahta Hai’ and it was a contemporary dance style. It was a mind blowing performance and he was really really cool which earned him a salute as well from Grand Master. He was so sweet when he said that neither in Norway nor in India he is considered Indian.
There is something so good about all the participants this year, they are good in what they do i.e. Dance and they are open and honest unlike last year where the attitudes ran high. So even if the dance performances are bad, the performers are themselves a delight to watch.
Dharmesh and Amrita were chosen from Geeta ki Gang and Dharmesh performed on ‘Kitna Pyara Vaada/Aloo Chat – it was hip hop. And man! He was just awesome (can’t help it but I like him sooooooooo very much). Dharmesh was applauded by all 3 mentors. Amrita was wonderful and she did contemporary on ‘Kaise Bataiye from Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahani’. She was just too good and even made Grand Master salute her, her performance justified Mithun’s decision to keep her as a stand by.
The surprise package of the episode was entry of additional two performers on Junta ki Kasauti and they were to be chosen by Grand Master. He chose Altaf Nadlam from Geeta ki Gang and Parvez from Terrance ki Toli. Altaf did contemporary dance on ‘Ya Rabba’ and he was good, I guess this must be his best performance so far. Parvez did lyrical hiphop on ‘Dil Ibadat’. He also tried giving his best and he is more of entertainer so the performance was entertaining.
Saajan won “Mr.Muscle tough move of the Day”.
Yesterday’s episode was too good when it came on performances; I just wish that they keep the same tempo and quality in all future episodes. Also, all the 8 competitors who are already part of Top 12 need to be very careful as new additions are power packed performers.
No comments on Judges get up today, not that it was not noted. I wish Terrance could just do away with his turbans! Geeta Ma, the bun doesn’t suit you and please do away with those dhinchak bangles and those big rings! You look so beautiful when you keep your hair loose and dressed simply. (So much for no comments, huh!)….oh yes! Soumya looked ravishing in red saree, God she is so fair, I wonder how!
Voting lines are open till Monday 10 a.m. I believe.
Ginger Chai picks – Its bit tough to pick as all performances were good. The writer is openly biased for Dharmesh so he should be there in top 12, Amrita should also come, if we go by performances. Jack and Altaf were no less.
The wait will be over next week, so India keep waiting, keep voting and keep dancing.
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