Raipur’s Ritesh Pal has emerged as the winner of India’s Best Dancer Season 5, taking home the coveted trophy along with a cash prize of ₹15 lakh.
Ritesh won the competition alongside his choreographer Pratik Utekar after impressing the judges and audiences throughout the season with his performances and ability to take on challenging dance styles.
Anishka Dhara finished as the first runner-up and received ₹3 lakh, while Prathamesh Mane secured the second runner-up position and was awarded ₹2 lakh.
The season featured judges Geeta Kapur, Karisma Kapoor, Jaaved Jaaferi and Terence Lewis, who evaluated the contestants across their performances during the competition.
Following his victory, Ritesh described the win as a dream come true and credited the show for helping him grow as a performer. He also expressed gratitude to the judges, fellow contestants and especially his choreographer Pratik Utekar for supporting his journey.
Ritesh’s victory marks the culmination of a season in which he consistently pushed himself beyond his comfort zone. His performances ultimately earned him the title of India’s Best Dancer Season 5.
