MUMBAI: Zee Marathi has got Urmila Matondkar on board as the Grand Master of its soon-to-be launched dancing reality show ?Dance Maharashtra Dance?.

The channel has taken a cue of launching the show from ?Dance India Dance? that is a very popular property of sister channel Zee TV. 

Mithun Chakraborty has been given the title of Grand Master on the Hindi counterpart of ?Dance Maharashtra Dance?.

Premiering on 31 December, the show will air every Monday and Tuesday at 9.30 pm.

The channel has roped in Idea as the title sponsor of the show.

The show will be anchored by Hindi and Marathi film actress Amruta Khanvilkar. Meanwhile, the three masters who will don the role of choreographers of a particular genre are Swaroop Medara (Master of Bollywood and Western Dances), Soniya Parchure (Master of Indian Classical) and Devendra Shelar (Master of Folk). 

Zee Marathi business head Nikhil Sane said, "Zee Marathi is known for creating platforms like Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, Hasya Samrat, Eka Peksha Ek, Maharashtracha Superstar, Fu Bai Fu, Marathi Paul Padate Pudhe that allows a common viewer to exhibit his talent. Zee Marathi goes back to its ethos, this time capturing dance art on a bigger canvas.

Zee Marathi goes back to its ethos, this time capturing dance art on a bigger canvas. Getting Urmila Matondkar as a Grand Master is a step towards ensuring that the final judgment lies in the hands of someone who is a master in dance. This format was a big hit on Zee TV and we are hopeful that the legacy continues on Zee Marathi, as well!!??

The show will start its search for the ?dancing superstar? in various parts of Maharashtra like Nagpur, Aurangabad, Nasik, Kolhapur, Pune, Thane and Mumbai from the age group of 15-30. 

MUMBAI: Zee Marathi is all set to give a stage to dance lovers by introducing a dance reality show ?Dance Maharashtra Dance?.

The channel has taken the cue of launching the show from ?Dance India Dance? that is a very popular property of sister channel Zee TV.

?Dance Maharashtra Dance? will start auditioning people in the age group of 15-30 in Nagpur, Aurangabad, Nasik, Kolhapur, Pune, Thane and Mumbai.

From the auditions conducted in these seven cities, 18 finalists will be selected for the show and after which the "Dancing Superstar" will be crowned.

The show is expected to go on-air in the second week of December and will air bi-weekly at 9.30 pm. However, the final date of launch of the show is yet to be decided.

Zee Marathi business head Nikhil Sane said, "?Dance Maharashtra Dance? is the ultimate platform to showcase the talent and charisma of Maharashtra?s most gifted dancers. In a bid to attract the finest dancing talent from every nook and corner of the Maharashtra, Dance Maharashtra Dance?s creative team has been conducting auditions across 7 cities in Maharashtra. The show is shaping up beautifully and we are confident that it will see a fabulous innings with passionate aspirants!!"