October 1st 2023.
On Saturday night, Samarpan Lama from Pune achieved the unthinkable and won the much-coveted trophy of India's Best Dancer Season 3. He also won the grand prize of Rs 15 lakh. His choreographer, Bhawna Khanduja, also won Rs 5 lakh.
The grand finale saw Samarpan perform on the song 'Bas Ek Pal' and a mash-up, leaving the audience in awe. The episode was graced by Govinda, Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon, who joined host Jay Bhanushali, and judges Sonali Bendre and Geeta Kapur in providing their unwavering support to the top five finalists: Shivanshu Soni, Vipul Kandpal, Aniket Chauhan, Anjali Mamgai, and the winner, Samarpan Lama.
The finale was an intense battle, but in the end it was Samarpan that emerged the victor, defeating Anjali to secure the title. Elated after his win, Samarpan said: "It feels surreal. I always watched reality shows and wished that I would be a part of one such show some day. But what I never imagined was winning my first dance reality show; it's truly a dream come true for me. When I was selected in the 'Behtareen 13' after Aniket Chauhan, that moment, for me, was a winning moment. I never thought I would come this far in the show. Through the course of this competition, I tasted both success and failure. Failure is important too, as it teaches you a lot, and it helped me give my best and push harder. Today, because of it, I have become a better dancer."
Samarpan's journey on the show was one of great highs and lows. From the audition round, he was one of the few that made it to the 'Behtareen 13'. His cuteness and graceful moves, especially in contemporary dance, earned him admiration from the judges, and the celebrities who came on the show. Sonali Bendre referred to him as 'Cutie Minister', while Geeta Kapur applied her signature 'Kaala Teeka' to his feet. Choreographer Remo Dsouza, in awe of Samarpan's talent and dedication, gifted him a pair of shoes.
One of the most memorable performances Samarpan gave on the show was his heartwarming performance in female attire to the song 'Param Sundari'. It received huge appreciation from guest Raveena Tandon, who called him 'Miss Diva'. It was also a touching moment when Samarpan reunited with his father on the stage after many years.
The judges were all praise for Samarpan's win. Sonali said: "I am so happy for my 'cutie minister' on this big win. Even though he is not a trained dancer, he never failed to impress us, as his love and passion for dance was evident in every act." Geeta said: "Samarpan's way of illustrating contemporary dance on this stage was incredible; and I can proudly say he will be the future of contemporary dancing. He truly deserved it and I wish him the very best for his future endeavours." Terence added: "Samarpan was a breath of fresh air, and he brought with him a new wave of contemporary dance that didn't rely on gymnastics or circus acrobatics, but on real and sophisticated talent in dance. He had the ability to articulate his emotions beautifully through his skills, with ease and confidence, which was missing so far."
Samarpan's win truly marks the beginning of a new era for him. He said himself that words cannot describe what India's Best Dancer Season 3 means to him, and it will always be close to his heart. He thanked his supporters for believing in him and said that his win is their win too.
We wish Samarpan the absolute best in all his future endeavours!
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