Dancing with the Stars Returns to Original Home in India

Sony Entertainment Television has licensed the rights for the local version of BBC Studios’ Dancing with the Stars, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, for the Indian sub-continent.

The show makes its return to Sony Entertainment Television after 12 years. It will premiere on November 11, airing every Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 p.m., with Farah Khan Kunder, Arshad Warsi and Malaika Arora on the judging panel. Gauahar Khan and Rithvik Dhanjani host.

Neeraj Vyas, business head of Sony Entertainment Television, Sony SAB, PAL and Sony MAX Movie Cluster, said, “The return of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa on Sony Entertainment Television marks an exciting addition to our nonfiction lineup. It signifies our unwavering commitment to delivering world-class content, and this season will see celebrities from different walks of life perform diverse routines judged by Farah Khan Kunder, Arshad Warsi and Malaika Arora. Acquiring the rights to this beloved format is more than just a homecoming for the show; it’s a celebration of entertainment, glamour and dance, posing a visual extravaganza for our audiences.”

Sameer Gogate, general manager of BBC Studios Production, India, said, “I am delighted that Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa is dancing its way back to its original home of Sony Entertainment Television. It is a hugely popular show, both in India and internationally, and it continues to surprise and delight as the incredible hidden dance talents of our celebrities are revealed on the dance floor. We have begun shooting and can’t wait to see the contestants sashaying onto the dance floor for this new edition on Sony Entertainment Television!”