Karisma Kapoor to replace Sonali Bendre as India's Best Dancer 4 judge? Deets inside

Karisma Kapoor with Sonali Bendre

Sonali Bendre, who was part of the judging panel for season three of India's Best Dancer, might not return for the upcoming season. According to a report by News 18, the show's production team has not approached Sonali for the new season. Instead, they are in talks with Karisma Kapoor to join the panel.

 Potential Replacement

The news of Karisma Kapoor joining India's Best Dancer as a judge has generated excitement among fans. Karisma, a renowned actress with a successful career, has previously worked with Sonali Bendre in the 1999 film "Hum Saath-Saath Hain." The two actresses reunited on the sets of India's Best Dancer season three, which sparked rumors of their collaboration in the new season.

A source close to the production team confirmed that Sonali Bendre would not be returning for the fourth season. The source mentioned, "Sonali Bendre will not be returning in India's Best Dancer season 4. The production house has not approached her this year. Instead, they are in talks with Karisma Kapoor. She will most likely be finalized for the show and will sign her contract in the coming days."

Karisma's Role

Karisma Kapoor is excited about the offer and is expected to accept the role. She will be judging the dance reality show alongside Geeta Kapoor and Terence Lewis. This panel of judges promises to bring a mix of experience, expertise, and entertainment to the show.

 Previous Seasons

In the previous season, Sonali Bendre was part of the judges' panel, while the first two episodes were judged by Malaika Arora. India's Best Dancer season three concluded in September last year and was won by Samarpan Lama. The show has garnered a significant following and has been praised for its high-quality performances and engaging format.

Karisma's Latest Projects

Karisma Kapoor was last seen in the Netflix film "Murder Mubarak," which featured a star-studded cast, including Pankaj Tripathi, Sara Ali Khan, Vijay Varma, Dimple Kapadia, Sanjay Kapoor, Tisca Chopra, Suhail Nayyar, and Tara Alisha Berry. Directed by Homi Adajania, the film received appreciation for Karisma's performance.

 Upcoming Series

Karisma will also be seen in the upcoming series "Brown," where she plays a cop on a mission to catch a psychopath. The series, directed by Abhinay Deo, was included in the Berlinale Series Market Selects of the 2023 Berlin International Film Festival. "Brown" is part of a lineup of 16 titles from five continents, showcasing a variety of international talent and storytelling.