Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11 Out Soon: Everything You Need To Know

From the confirmed list of its contestants to the release date and names of its judges, details around the popular Indian dance reality show, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, were released recently.

The eleventh season has some trending names starring in the show. 

Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11 Release Details

Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa is a popular dance reality show that has been running for over a decade. The show has featured a wide range of celebrities from the Indian entertainment industry and sports including actors, singers comedians and athletes.

Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa was launched in 2006 and later moved to Colours TV. However, the show is returning after 12 years to Sony TV and the team of the show is leaving no stone unturned to make it bigger and better. 

Renewed for Season 11, the celebrity dance reality show will air on Sony TV in India from November 1, 2023. 

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The Judges

The last season of the show was hosted by Manish Paul. The judges included Madhuri Dixit Nene, Nora Fatehi, and Karan Johar. However, with the new season coming, the showmakers are reportedly confused about making changes to the judging panel by replacing Karan Johar with Farah Khan or Malaika Arora. 

Contestants Announced

The show has unveiled its contestants and the fans have been eagerly waiting for it since the announcement. The show will be starring 10 contestants from Bigg Boss fame to daily soap artists, and YouTube and social media influencers. 

1. Manisha Rani

Manisha Rani is a rising entertainment personality who gained popularity from Bigg Boss OTT 2. She is a dancer, social media influencer, and actor. Rani has also appeared in the music video Jamna Paar created by Tony Kakkar and has gained millions of hearts and followers.

Rani was born and raised in Munger, Bihar. She began her career as a background dancer and waitress at weddings. After gaining popularity on TikTok, she transitioned into social media as an influencer and actor. 

 2. Sumbul Touqeer Khan

The 19-year-old hailing from Katni, MP, Khan is a popular daily soap actor popularly known for her role as Imlie on the show based on the same name. She gained popularity as a contestant in Bigg Boss last season. Khan began her acting career as a child artist, appearing in shows such as Jodhaa Akbar and Maharana Pratap. She made her debut as a lead actor in the show Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein in 2019. 

Khan is also a popular social media influencer. She has over 3 million followers on Instagram and has won several awards for her role, including the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actress – Drama in 2021. Khan will now be starring in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. 

3. Shiv Thakre

Indian TV personality, Shiv Manoharrao Uttamrao Zinguji Ganuji Thakre who goes by the name Shiv Thakare and hails from Amravati, Maharashtra, is popular across reality TV shows such as MTV Roadies Rising, Marathi Big Boss, and Bigg Boss 16 among others. 

Thakre started working at an early age to support his family by working at a betel leaf shop and selling milk packets and newspapers. He got his big breakthrough in 2017 in MTV Roadies Rising and will now be starring in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.

4. Surbhi Jyoti

TV actor from Jalandhar, Punjab is a popular face in the Indian television industry. She gained popularity for her role as Zoya in the TV show Qubool Hai which gained mass popularity. She also starred in the supernatural thriller series Naagin 3. She received a nomination for Best Actress in the Indian Television Academy Awards for her performance in the show.

Jyoti is not only a talented actor but also a successful model and social media influencer. She has over 6 million followers on Instagram and is known for her fashion sense. 

5. Abhishek Malhan

YouTuber, gamer, social media influencer and musician better known by the name of Fukra Insaan is basking in the glory of Bigg Boss OTT 2. He started his YouTube career in 2019 with his first video comparing water worth Rs 20 with water worth Rs 600. Some of his other popular videos include 'Rs100 VS Rs10,00,000 HOTEL ROOM,' 'RS 20 GOLGAPPE vs RS 500 GOLGAPPE,' and 'RS 100 PASTA VS RS 1,200 PASTA.'

Malhan is also a popular social media influencer. He has over 6.6 million followers on Instagram and will now be starring in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11. 

6. Urvashi Dholakia

Urvashi Dholakia, best known for her role as Komolika from the popular daily soap Kasautii Zindagi Kay, is a popular name in the television industry. She won several awards for her role, including the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Villain.

44-year-old Dholakia began her acting career at the age of 11 and has appeared in over 50 television shows and films. She has also appeared in films like Chumbak, O Stree Katha, and Kab Tak Chup Rahungi. 

In 2013, Dholakia participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 6 and emerged as the winner and will now be participating in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11. 

7. Shivangi Joshi

Shivangi Joshi gained recognition for her role in the Star Plus daily soap opera Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and received several awards for her performance, including the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actress – Drama in 2018. 

In 2021, Joshi played the lead role of Anandi in the Colors TV show Balika Vadhu 2. The show was a sequel to the popular show Balika Vadhu. Joshi's performance in the show was praised by critics and audiences alike. She has won several awards for her role, including the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actress – Drama in 2022. 

8. Karishma Kotak

Karishma Kotak is a British-Indian actor born in London. She is also a model and anchor. She made her acting debut in the 2007 Bollywood film Shankardada Zindabad.

Kotak has since appeared in several Hindi and Punjabi films, including Calling Mr Joe B Carvalho (2014), Kaptaan (2016), and Freaky Ali (2016). She has also appeared in several television shows including Lucknowishq (2015) and Mazaak Mazaak Mein (2022). She also hosted a show named The Karishma Show and will now be starring in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. 

9. Twinkle Arora

Twinkle Arora, who gained recognition from her debut role as Nehmat in the Colors TV show Udaariyaan (2021) is a young rising actor who also starred in the 2021 web series Bewafa and a Punjabi music video for the album Wine Shop. 

Arora is also a popular social media influencer. She has over 1.5 million followers on Instagram and is known for her fashion sense.

10. Surbhi Chandna

Surbhi Chandna is an Indian actor who is known for her roles in the shows Ishqbaaaz, Naagin 5, and Sherdil Shergill. She began her acting career in 2009 with the show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.

Chandna gained wider recognition after portraying the role of Anika Shivaay Singh Oberoi in the Star Plus show Ishqbaaaz. She starred in the show from 2016 to 2018 and received several awards for her performance including the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actress – Drama in 2018. She also won ITA in 2020 and will now be gracing the Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa stage. 

Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa is based on the British show Strictly Come Dancing. In Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, celebrities are paired with professional dancers and compete in a series of dance challenges. The contestants are judged by a panel of experts, and the couple with the highest score at the end of the season is declared the winner.

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