In IBD2 Neelam Kothari gives a token of love to a contestant Sanket Gaonkar!

The Saturday’s episode of #SonyEntertainmentTelevision’s much loved dance reality show, #IndiasBestDancer – Season 2 will welcome the hit pair of 90’s, #NeelamKothari and #ChunkyPandey, to celebrate the iconic era of Bollywood in the 80’s and 90’s. Leaving no stone unturned, the contestants along with the choreographers will beautifully present some mesmerizing acts on the superhit songs of the actors.

One act that not only won the hearts of the judges but also the special guests will be contestant Sanket Gaonakar and choreographer Anuradha Iyengar’s power packed performance on the track – ‘Lal Dupatta Wali Tera Naam Toh Bata’ from the movie ‘Aankhen’ with a twist of ‘Yakshagana’ dance form. Spell bounded by the duo’s outstanding performance, all the three judges – Geeta Kapoor, Malaika Arora and Terence Lewis along with the guest judges, Neelam Kothari and Chunky Pandey gave them a standing ovation.

A stunned Chunky Pandey said, “My mind’s blown away after looking at this performance. The way you guys have presented Cinderella’s story is just commendable. I would like to share that this song is from the one and only film that I did with Govinda but people think we have done a lot of films together. It’s because ‘Aankhein’ was that one film which was worth a hundreds just like this one performance of yours is worth a hundred performances. Salute Salute Salute”.

Furthermore, Geeta Kapoor gave the performance a ‘Sajda’ as she said“ This was a visual treat I enjoyed every moment of the performance. Anuradha you are a great storyteller. I loved the choreography and I am happy that you are making Sanket learn all this.”

However, the most special moment of the entire act was when Superstar Neelam Kothari gave a good luck ring to ‘Sanket’ as a token of love and luck. On hearing about the health condition of Sanket’s father, the beautiful actress couldn’t hold herself back as she broke down into tears as Sanket’s situation reminded her of her own father who recently passed away.

Moved by Sanket’s story, superstar Neelam Kothari said, “Sanket, you were outstanding. I know it’s good to be the best dancer but it is even better to be a good son. I must say you are an inspiration, I know what you are going through, and to perform like that, it’s just so heartwarming.”

She also added, “This is a small gesture from my side and hopefully your papa gets better. I know he will come to see you perform very soon. I have lost my father and I know how it feels. When the producers asked me to come as a guest on the show, I wasn’t ready as I have lost him very recently but I know if my father would have been there, he would have told me that ‘The Show must go on”. So, I would just say stay strong and wish you all the very best”.

Don’t forget to tune into India’s Best Dancer 2 this Saturday and Sunday at 8.00 PM on Sony Entertainment Television.