''Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6'' is the sixth season of the dance reality show, ''

Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa ''Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa'' is an Indian Hindi-language reality television show and the Indian version of BBC's '' Strictly Come Dancing'' and '' Dancing with the Stars''. The show pairs celebrities with professional dancers. Each couple performs pr ...

''. It premiered on 1 June 2013 on

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. The season was hosted by

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and

Kapil Sharma Kapil Sharma (born Kapil Punj; 2 April 1981) is an Indian stand-up comedian, television host from Punjab, India, Primarily known for hosting ''The Kapil Sharma Show''. He won the stand-up comedy reality show, The Great Indian Laughter Challen ...

Madhuri Dixit Madhuri Dixit Nene (née Dixit; born 15 May 1967) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi films. A leading actress of Indian cinema, she has appeared in over 70 films. Noted by critics for her beauty, dancing skills, and characters, ...

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and

Remo D'Souza Remo D'Souza (born Ramesh Gopi Nair; 2 April 1974), is an Indian choreographer, actor, film director and producer, based in Mumbai. He is best known for his works in ''Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani'' (2014) and ''Bajirao Mastani'' (2016). In a career ...

were the three judges. The finale took place on 14 September 2013 and where

Drashti Dhami Drashti Khemka Dhami (born 10 January 1985) is an Indian actress, model and dancer. She is one of the most popular Hindi television actresses having worked in several successful shows like ''Dill Mill Gayye'', ''Geet'', ''Madhubala'', '' Ek T ...

with

Salman Yusuff Khan Salman Yusuff Khan (born 12 June 1985) is an Indian dancer, actor, choreographer and television judge. He participated in and emerged as winner of ''Dance India Dance, Dance India Dance 1''. He also participated in ''Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khi ...

emerged as the winners while

Lauren Gottlieb Lauren Gottlieb (born June 8, 1988) is an American dancer and actress who works mainly in the Indian film industry. She was a contestant on the third season of the reality dance competition ''So You Think You Can Dance'' and played the lead role ...

and

Punit Pathak Punit Jayesh Pathak (born 1 November 1986), is an Indian dancer, choreographer and actor. In 2019, he participated in Colors TV's '' Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9'' and emerged as the winner. Personal life Pathak was born on 1 November 198 ...

became the runner-up.

Contestants and choreographers

Original contestants

and

, winners on 14 September 2013 *

and Punit Pathak, second place on 14 September 2013 * Sonali & Sumant and Vivek Chachere, third place on 14 September 2013 * Shaan and Marischa Fernandes, fourth place on 14 September 2013 *

Mukti Mohan Mukti Mohan is an Indian dancer and actress. She participated in Star One's dance reality show '' Zara Nachke Dikha 2'' and emerged as the winner. She also appeared on the comedy show '' Comedy Circus Ka Jadoo'' on Sony Entertainment Television ...

and Shashank Dogra, eliminated on 7 September 2013 *

Sana Saeed Sana Saeed (born 22 September 1988) is an Indian actress and model, who appears in Bollywood films and Indian television. Her first appearance was as a child artist in '' Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'' (1998) and continued to do so in films like ''Har Di ...

and

Tushar Kalia Tushar Kalia (born 7 March 1986/87) is an Indian choreographer, dancer and actor. He is the winner of Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 12 (2022). He specialises in ''Mayurbhanj Chhau'', '' Kalari'' and ''Contemporary'' dance forms. Kalia participated ...

, eliminated on 24 August 2013 *

Sidharth Shukla Sidharth Shukla (12 December 1980 – 2 September 2021) was an Indian actor, host and model who appeared in Hindi television and films. He was known for his roles in '' Balika Vadhu'', '' Broken But Beautiful 3'' and '' Dil Se Dil Tak''.. He e ...

and Sonia Jaffer & Mohena Singh(After Sonia's Injury), eliminated on 17 August 2013 *

Karanvir Bohra Manoj Bohra (born 28 August 1982) known by his stage name Karanvir Bohra, is an Indian actor, producer and designer. He starred in the TV shows '' Kasautii Zindagii Kay'', '' Dil Se Di Dua... Saubhagyavati Bhava?'', '' Shararat'', '' Naagin 2'' ...

and

Sneha Kapoor Sneha Kapoor is an Indian salsa dancer, choreographer, and instructor. She is popularly known as "The Indian Salsa Princess". Kapoor is based in Mumbai, she began her career with a dance company in Bangalore. It was the beginning of a career th ...

, eliminated on 10 August 2013 *

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and Sharmishtha, eliminated on 3 August 2013 *

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and Ankita Maity, eliminated on 20 July 2013 *

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and Cornel Rodrigues, eliminated on 13 July 2013 *

Shweta Tiwari Shweta Tiwari (born 4 October 1980) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television. She is best known for playing Prerna Sharma in Ekta Kapoor's soap opera '' Kasautii Zindagii Kay''. In 2010, she participated in ''Bigg Boss'' an ...

and

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/Savio Barnes, eliminated on 7 July 2013 *

Ekta Kaul Ekta Kaul (born 16 May 1987) is an Indian actress who mainly works in Hindi television. She is best known for her portrayal of Sahiba Agarwal in '' Rab Se Sohna Isshq'', Dr. Suhani Malhotra in ''Bade Acche Lagte Hain'' and Riya Mathur in ''Mere ...

and

, eliminated on 29 June 2013 *

Meghna Malik Meghna Malik is an Indian actress who appears in Hindi television and films. She is popularly known as the high-handed Ammaji of Colors TV's popular show '' Na Aana Is Des Laado''. The show dealt with the issue of female infanticide and othe ...

and Savio Barnes, eliminated on 22 June 2013 *

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and Amrita, eliminated on 15 June 2013 *

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and Suchitra Sawant, eliminated on 8 June 2013 *

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and Alisha, Actor (not selected) *

Rochelle Rao Rochelle Rao (born 25 November 1988) is an Indian model and actress. She was crowned Femina Miss India, Miss India International in 2012. She was a contestant on the reality shows ''Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6'', ''Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5'', ...

and Varun, Model/Miss India winner (not selected) *

Rohit Roy Rohit Bose Roy (born 5 April 1969) is an Indian television and film actor. He is known for his role in Hindi television serials such as '' Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand'' and ''Swabhimaan''. Besides working in television series, Roy has also ac ...

and Suchitra, Actor (not selected)

Score chart

* Due to the health condition and Sonali being hospitalized, the duo Sonali and Sumant were unable to perform in week 10. Hence, no marks were given to them that week. :''Red numbers'' indicates the lowest score. :Green numbers indicates the highest score. : indicates the couple eliminated that week. : indicates the returning couple that finished in the bottom three. : indicates the returning couple that finished in the bottom two. : indicates the winning couple. : indicates the runner-up couple. : indicates the third-place couple. : indicates the fourth-place couple.

Notes

In Week 5, Shweta's choreographer Sushant sustained an injury during technical rehearsals and was thus unable to perform. Savio, another dancing partner who was seen with Meghna earlier this season, replaced Sushant as Shweta's new choreographer.
In Week 8, Sid harth's choreographer Sonia was injured during technical rehearsals and was unable to continue the show. Hence, Mohena, another dancing partner who was seen with

Karan Wahi Karan Wahi (born 9 June 1986) is an Indian actor, model and television host. Wahi has also played for the Delhi under-17 cricket team. He started his television career in 2004 with the television show ''Remix (TV series), Remix'' on Star One. H ...

in the previous season, replaced Sonia as Sidharth's new choreographer.
In Week 12, Shaan's choreographer Marischa hurt herself hence she could not perform on the stage. Therefore, Sneha, who was seen earlier this season with Karanvir Bohra performed with Shaan, which was choreographed by Marischa herself.

Averages

This table only counts for dances scored on a traditional 30-points scale.

Guests

Themes

The celebrities and professional partners danced one of these routines for each corresponding week: * Week 1 : Introduction * Week 2 : Jhalak On Wheels * Week 3 : Dance Fusion * Week 4 : Family * Week 5 : Out Of The Box (Prop Pe Prop) * Week 6 : Wild Card Entries & Back-up Dancers * Week 7 : Filmi Masala * Week 8 : Costume Drama (Nautanki) * Week 9 : International 'Item Songs' * Week 10 : Brahmastra & Team Challenge * Week 11 : Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani & Dance Marathon * Week 12 : DJ Mix & Indian Cinema * Week 13 : Teen Ka Tadka & Public's Demand * Week 14 : Ganesh Acharya Special & International Style on Bollywood Songs * Week 15 : Semi Finals & Dancing with the Fictitious Crew without their choreographers * Week 16 : Super Finale Week 4 was themed 'Family' Special, and each of the participating celebrities dedicated their performances as follow. * Lauren & Punit- Father * Sidharth & Sonia- Mother * Shaan & Marisha- Kids * Ekta & Tushar- Sisters * Shweta & Sushant- Working/Single Mothers * Karanvir & Sneha- Lovers * Drashti & Salman- Brother and Sister * Aarti & Cornel- Mother * Sumanth & Sonali- Friendship Week 5 was themed 'Out Of The Box (Prop Pe Prop)', and each of the participating celebrities performed with the given props. * Sumanth & Sonali- Matka (Earthen Pot) * Drashti & Salman- Chain * Karanvir & Sneha- Feather * Shweta & Savio- Skipping Rope * Lauren & Punit- Umbrella * Sidharth & Sonia- Scarf * Shaan & Marisha- Pillow * Aarti & Cornel- Suitcase 1st Episode of Week 6 themed 'Wild Card' Special selected 4 new contestant to current participating celebrities. Out of the 7 new Wild Card Entrance the couples which joined the current celebrities in the race of 'Jhalak' were * Mukti & Altaf * Sana & Tushar * Karan & Sharmishtha * Mantra & Ankita : Selected Dance : Rejected Dance Week 10 themed 'Brahmastra & Team Challenge' had two performances from the participants, where one was a team performance. Team leader was selected from the previous week's highest scorers. Team participants, dancing style and songs were finalized by these leaders. * Initially Sonali & Sumant, Karan & Sharmishtha were both in Lauren's team, but Sonali being hospitalized, they could not take part in the team act and were not scored and Karan & Sharmishtha being eliminated in the same week, they were too not a part of the team performance. * The marks gained by the participants were added to their individual marks and next elimination was based on the combined marks with the votes. :Green numbers indicates the highest score. Week 13 was themed 'Teen Ka Tadka' special episode wherein every contestant will get a new celebrity contestant to dance with. Sana and Tushar who were paired with Mumaith Khan could not perform in the episode since they got eliminated in that week. * Lauren & Punit-

Rithvik Dhanjani Rithvik Dhanjani (born 5 November 1988) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi television and web shows. He made his acting debut in 2009, portraying Parth in '' Bandini''. Dhanjani earned wider recognition with his portrayal of Arju ...

* Drashti & Salman-

Sanaya Irani Sanaya Irani (born 17 September 1983) is an Indian actress. She is known for playing Gunjan in '' Miley Jab Hum Tum'', Khushi in '' Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?'' and Parvati in '' Rangrasiya''. In 2015, she participated in the eight season of ...

* Sonali & Sumant-

Darsheel Safary Darsheel Safary (born 9 March 1997) is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films and television. Safary made his film debut with the leading role of a student with learning disorder in Aamir Khan's directorial debut, the critically acclaimed d ...

* Shaan & Sneha-

Hazel Keech Hazel Keech (born 28 February 1987), also known by her modelling name Rose Dawn and married name Gurbasant Kaur, is a British actress and model who has appeared in Indian television programs and films. She has appeared in '' Billa'' and '' Body ...

* Sana & Tushar-

Mumaith Khan Mumaith Khan (born 1 September 1985) is an Indian actress and model. She has appeared in numerous item numbers in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali and Odia language films. Early life Khan was born on 1 September 1985. She was born and ...

* Mukti & Shashank-

Ragini Khanna Ragini Khanna (born 9 December 1987) is an Indian film and television actress,model,comedian,singer and television host. She has hosted various reality shows, such as ''India's Best Dramebaaz'' (2013) and '' Gangs of Haseepur'' (2014). She is b ...

Dance chart

* Shweta performed with Savio in Week 5 due to an injury caused to her former choreographer Sushant. * In Week 7, Mukti performed with Altaf, her former choreographer, but week 8 onwards, she continued the show with Shashank as her new choreographer. * Week 8 onwards, Sidharth performed with Mohena due to an injury to his former partner Sonia. * In week 10, as Sonali was hospitalized and had high fever with abdominal pain, Sumant performed a solo act which wasn't scored. * In the first episode of week 13, Lauren-Punit performed with Rithvik, Drashti-Salman with Sanaya, Sonali-Sumant with Darsheel, Shaan-Sneha with Hazel and Mukti-Shashank with Ragini.

Dance Forms

: Highest scoring dance : Lowest scoring dance : Danced, but not scored

Dance Songs

: Highest scoring dance : Lowest scoring dance : Danced, but not scored

Highest and lowest scoring performances

The best and worst performances of each team according to the judges' 30-point scale are as follows:

References

External links

Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Official website
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