India’s Best Dancer Season 5 returns

Sony Pictures Networks India has announced the return of its popular dance reality show India’s Best Dancer for Season 5, celebrating the theme India Wala Dance with an iconic judging panel. Actors Jaaved Jaaferi and Karisma Kapoor, along with choreographers Geeta Kapur and Terence Lewis, will serve as judges, while Haarsh Limbachiyaa returns as host. 

The new season will highlight diverse dance forms blending Bollywood styles with popular music, focusing on talent, individuality, and expression. Contestants from across the country will present their interpretation of India Wala Dance, with performances judged on skill, originality, and emotional depth. The show is set to premiere on May 9, 2026, and will air every weekend at 9:30 PM on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.