Ritesh Pal wins India’s Best Dancer Season 5

Ritesh Pal and choreographer Pratik Utekar have been crowned the winners of the fifth season of the dance reality show ‘India’s Best Dancer’. The competition, themed ‘India Wala Dance’, challenged contestants to explore various dance styles beyond their primary expertise.

Pal, originally from Raipur, secured the victory after competing against finalists Dipali Borkar, Prathamesh Mane, Anshika Dhara, and Geetanjali Marwaha. Throughout the season, Pal earned recognition for his versatility and won the ‘Battle Trophy’ three times.

The grand finale featured judges Karisma Kapoor, Jaaved Jaaferi, Geeta Kapur, and Terence Lewis. Pal described the win as a ‘dream come true’, noting the growth he experienced by stepping out of his comfort zone.