Ritesh Pal Claims ₹15 Lakh Crown in India's Best Dancer Season 5

Ritesh Pal’s name echoed through the Sony Entertainment Television auditorium as he hoisted the gleaming trophy, the big‑screen flashing a gleeful ‘15 Lakh’ in bold letters. The crowd roared, the judges’ smiles widening, and the moment felt like a cinematic climax where every beat of the music had built to this exact point.

The finale pitted Pal against a formidable quartet: Dipali Borkar’s fiery salsa, Prathamesh Mane’s contemporary twists, Anshika Dhara’s Bollywood bravado, and Geetanjali Marwaha’s soulful hip‑hop. Each routine was a burst of colour, but it was Pal’s seamless blend of classical and street rhythms that turned heads and tugged at the judges’ hearts.

After the applause died down, Pal poured his gratitude into a short speech, “Dance has always been my passion,” he said, voice thick with emotion. He thanked Karisma Ma’am, Jaaved Sir, Geeta Maa and Terence Sir for their mentorship and bowed to Pratik Utekar, the choreographer who had guided him from a local troupe in Raipur to the national stage.

Pratik Utekar, who has been Pal’s creative backbone, described the win as “a proud and emotional moment.” He noted how the duo had pushed each other beyond their comfort zones, experimenting with new styles while staying true to their contemporary roots. The pair’s synergy was the secret sauce that turned every performance into a narrative.

With the trophy in hand, Pal’s next move is clear: he’ll be a guest on talk shows, a brand ambassador for dance apparel, and likely the star of a crossover project with Bollywood choreographers. For fans, the season’s finale is a reminder that talent, hard work and a bit of daring can still write a winning script in the world of reality dance.