By Saurav Mehra Dance Deewane is a popular Hindi-language dance reality television show that gives performers of different age groups an opportunity to compete on the same stage. Unlike many dance competitions that focus mainly on young contestants, Dance Deewane was created around the idea that a passion for dancing has no age limit.
The programme premiered on 2 June 2018 on Colors TV. Its original format divided contestants into three age groups called generations – children, youth and older performers. Madhuri Dixit has been closely associated with the judging panel from the beginning, while the show has featured several well-known choreographers, actors and television personalities as judges and hosts. As of 2026, four regular seasons of Dance Deewane have been completed.
Dance Deewane Winners List of All Seasons
| Season | Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Host |
| Season 1 | 2018 | Alok Shaw | Kishan Bilagali | Arjun Bijlani |
| Season 2 | 2019 | Vishal Sonkar | Tweesha Patel and Vihaan Trivedi | Arjun Bijlani |
| Season 3 | 2021 | Piyush Gurbhele and Rupesh Soni | Gunjan Sinha and Sagar Bora | Raghav Juyal, Bharti Singh, Haarsh Limbachiyaa |
| Season 4 | 2024 | Gaurav Sharma and Nitin NJ | Chirashree and Chainveer | Bharti Singh |
Dance Deewane Season 1 Winner – Alok Shaw
The first season of Dance Deewane premiered on 2 June 2018 on Colors TV.
Actor and television presenter Arjun Bijlani hosted the inaugural season. The judging panel consisted of Madhuri Dixit, Tushar Kalia and Shashank Khaitan.
One of the distinctive features of the first season was its three-generation format. Contestants were divided into children, younger adults and senior performers, giving dancers of different ages an opportunity to compete.
Young dancer Alok Shaw from Kolkata emerged as the ultimate winner of Dance Deewane Season 1.
Kishan Bilagali became the leading performer from the second generation and finished behind Alok in the overall standings, while Dinanath Singh represented the third generation among the top performers.
The grand finale aired on 15 September 2018.
Alok was only seven years old during the competition. His energetic dancing, flexibility and stage confidence made him one of the most popular contestants of the season.
His victory made him the first-ever Dance Deewane winner.
Dance Deewane Season 2 Winner – Vishal Sonkar
Dance Deewane Season 2 premiered on 15 June 2019.
Arjun Bijlani returned as host, while the original judging combination of Madhuri Dixit, Tushar Kalia and Shashank Khaitan continued.
The second season retained the three-generation format.
Vishal Sonkar, representing the second generation, emerged as the ultimate winner of Dance Deewane Season 2.
Young dancing duo Tweesha Patel and Vihaan Trivedi became the first-generation winners and finished immediately behind Vishal in the overall standings.
Mehul Mehta was recognised as the third-generation winner.
Other leading contestants included Om Shubham Mahapatra, Paramdeep Singh and Sneha Adapawar.
The grand finale was held on 28 September 2019.
Vishal received the Dance Deewane trophy along with ₹15 lakh prize money. His journey was marked by technically strong performances and his ability to adapt to different dance forms.
Dance Deewane Season 3 Winner – Piyush Gurbhele and Rupesh Soni
Dance Deewane Season 3 premiered on 27 February 2021.
The season had originally been planned earlier but was delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Madhuri Dixit and Tushar Kalia returned as judges, while choreographer Dharmesh Yelande joined the judging panel in place of Shashank Khaitan.
Raghav Juyal initially hosted the programme. Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa also took over hosting responsibilities during parts of the season.
Season 3 featured 18 contestants from different generations.
Piyush Gurbhele, performing with choreographer Rupesh Soni, emerged as the winners of Dance Deewane Season 3.
Piyush represented the second generation and impressed the judges with his contemporary and freestyle performances.
Gunjan Sinha, performing with choreographer Sagar Bora, finished as the first runner-up.
Other finalists included Sohail Khan with Vishal Sonkar, Aman Kumar Raj with Yogesh Sharma, Somansh Dangwal with Akash Thapa and Soochana Chorge with Vaishnavi Patil.
The grand finale aired on 10 October 2021.
Piyush Gurbhele and Rupesh Soni received the trophy along with ₹40 lakh prize money and a car.
Their victory was particularly significant because Season 3 had one of the longest runs in the history of the programme.
Dance Deewane Season 4 Winner – Gaurav Sharma and Nitin NJ
Dance Deewane returned with Season 4 after a gap of more than two years.
The fourth season premiered on 3 February 2024 on Colors TV.
The judging panel underwent a major change. Madhuri Dixit returned for another season, while actor Suniel Shetty joined her as a judge.
Tushar Kalia and Dharmesh Yelande were no longer part of the regular judging panel.
Bharti Singh became the main host of the season.
Season 4 initially selected 27 contestants through auditions, with additional wildcard performers entering later. Many contestants performed in pairs or groups as the competition progressed.
Gaurav Sharma and Nitin NJ emerged as the winners of Dance Deewane Season 4.
Gaurav came from Delhi, while Nitin was from Bengaluru. They had auditioned separately but were later paired together during the competition.
Despite having different dance backgrounds, their synchronization and partnership became one of the strongest elements of their performances.
Chirashree and Chainveer finished behind them in the final standings.
Other finalists included Divansh and Harsha, Kashvi and Taranjot, Shrirang and Varsha, and Yuvraj and Yuvansh.
The grand finale was held on 25 May 2024.
Gaurav Sharma and Nitin NJ received the Dance Deewane trophy along with ₹20 lakh prize money.
Their victory made them the first pair to win a regular Dance Deewane season together.
Dance Deewane Judges Over the Years
Dance Deewane has featured several well-known personalities from dance, films and choreography on its judging panel.
Madhuri Dixit
Madhuri Dixit has been the personality most consistently associated with Dance Deewane.
She judged Seasons 1, 2, 3 and 4 and has remained one of the main faces of the programme.
Her experience as one of Hindi cinema’s most celebrated dancers has made her an important part of the show’s identity.
Tushar Kalia
Choreographer Tushar Kalia judged the first three seasons.
He regularly evaluated contestants on dance technique, choreography and execution.
Shashank Khaitan
Filmmaker Shashank Khaitan judged Seasons 1 and 2 alongside Madhuri Dixit and Tushar Kalia.
Dharmesh Yelande
Popular dancer and choreographer Dharmesh Yelande joined the judging panel in Season 3.
Suniel Shetty
Actor Suniel Shetty joined Madhuri Dixit as a judge in Season 4.
His arrival marked a major change from the three-judge format used in the earlier seasons.
Dance Deewane Hosts Over the Years
Several popular television personalities have hosted Dance Deewane.
Arjun Bijlani hosted Seasons 1 and 2 and became the original presenter of the programme.
Raghav Juyal became the main host when Season 3 premiered. Known for his dancing and comic timing, he brought a different style to the presentation.
Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa also handled hosting duties during Season 3.
Bharti Singh subsequently became the main host of Dance Deewane Season 4.
Dance Deewane Three-Generation Format
The original identity of Dance Deewane was built around contestants from three different generations.
The first generation generally consisted of children.
The second generation featured younger and adult dancers.
The third generation included older performers who wanted to prove that age should not prevent anyone from pursuing dance.
During the first two seasons, leading performers from each generation were recognised separately before an ultimate champion was selected.
Season 1 produced:
- Alok Shaw – First Generation and Ultimate Winner
- Kishan Bilagali – Second Generation Winner
- Dinanath Singh – Third Generation Winner
Season 2 produced:
- Tweesha Patel and Vihaan Trivedi – First Generation Winners
- Vishal Sonkar – Second Generation and Ultimate Winner
- Mehul Mehta – Third Generation Winner
The format allowed children, adults and senior dancers to share the same stage rather than being separated into completely different television competitions.
Dance Deewane Format
Dance Deewane accepts a wide variety of performers.
Contestants can participate as:
- Solo dancers
- Duos
- Couples
- Groups
Different dance styles are presented during the competition, including contemporary, hip-hop, classical, Bollywood, freestyle, folk, lyrical and fusion.
Contestants perform through different rounds while judges evaluate factors such as technique, choreography, expressions, creativity, synchronization and overall presentation.
The programme also features special themes, celebrity guests and challenges that require contestants to perform outside their usual dance styles.
Public voting has played an important role in deciding contestants who progress to later stages and determining the ultimate winner.
Dance Deewane Juniors Winner – Aditya Patil
Apart from the regular Dance Deewane series, the franchise introduced a separate children’s competition titled Dance Deewane Juniors in 2022.
The programme premiered on 23 April 2022 on Colors TV.
Karan Kundrra hosted the competition.
The judging panel consisted of Neetu Kapoor, Nora Fatehi and Marzi Pestonji.
Contestants competed under different gangleaders, including Tushar Shetty, Pratik Utekar and Sonali Kar.
Young dancer Aditya Patil emerged as the winner of Dance Deewane Juniors.
He competed under gangleader Pratik Utekar.
Geet Kaur Bagga finished as the runner-up.
The grand finale aired on 17 July 2022.
Since Dance Deewane Juniors was a separate spin-off series, Aditya Patil is not included among the winners of regular Dance Deewane Seasons 1 to 4.
Dance Deewane Season 5 Status
As of August 2026, four regular seasons of Dance Deewane have been completed.
Season 4 remains the latest completed edition, with Gaurav Sharma and Nitin NJ winning the competition in May 2024.
There is currently no completed Dance Deewane Season 5 with an officially declared winner. Therefore, no additional winner should be included in the regular winners list until another season is officially completed.
Final Words
Dance Deewane has created a unique identity among Indian dance reality shows by providing a common stage for performers from different generations.
Alok Shaw became the first champion in 2018, followed by Vishal Sonkar in Season 2.
Season 3 was won by Piyush Gurbhele and Rupesh Soni, while Gaurav Sharma and Nitin NJ lifted the Season 4 trophy in May 2024.
The franchise also introduced Dance Deewane Juniors in 2022, which was won by Aditya Patil.
As of 2026, four regular Dance Deewane seasons have been completed, and Gaurav Sharma and Nitin NJ remain the latest winners.