MUMBAI: Zee TV proudly announces the winner of the largest dance reality show, ?Maruti Suzuki DANCE INDIA DANCE?. The show that created history in Indian television industry went LIVE from Shahaji Raje Krida Sankul (Andheri Sports Complex), Mumbai on April 21st on Zee TV from 8 pm onwards. In an intense, nerve-racking finish Rajsmitha Kar was voted the winner by millions of viewers from across the nation. Superstar Anil Kapoor was the star attractions at the glitzy evening and they presented the coveted Sunehri Taqdeer ki Topi to the talented winner.

Vote count:

Rajsmita Kar (Geeta Ki Gang) - 458930

Pradeep Gurung (Terence Ki Toli) - 3494361

Raghav Juyal (Terence Ki Toli) - 3481685

Sanam Johar (Remo Ke Rangeelay) - 1577511

Mohena Singh (Remo Ke rangeelay)- 851335

The Grand Finale of ?Maruti Suzuki DANCE INDIA DANCE? marked the end of a thrilling dance journey of 17 weeks for 18 bright contestants from across the country who dazzled your TV screens with performances that established them as the Biggest Dancing Stars. Some of the key highlights in this finale were the ?Mardi Gras Carnival act? by anchor Jay Bhanushali and Saumya Tandon. Master Terence Lewis?s Jim Morrison act on the track ?Sadda haq?. Master Geeta Kanpur?s grand entry was on a huge crown. Master Remo D Souza?s hard hitting Hip Hop infused freestyle act on the song ? Zara Dil ko Tham lo? from the movie Don 2. One astounding act was by Rajasmita Kar from Geeta ki Gang where 24 dancers along with Rajasmita hung in mid air with the help of a truss. Sanam Johar did a jaw dropping mirror ball act. Dil Ki Rani, Mohena?s act with a huge Venetian mask. Raghav Crockroaz Juyal?s performed with a huge crocodile?s face as a prop. Pradeep Gurung?s ?Shaolin? act infused with freestyle and parkour. To add a touch of comedy this year?s finale also saw gags by Ali Asgar. Ali dressed himself like Aamir Khan?s character in the movie Delhi Belly and became the first ever item boy - the disco fighter! Along with Jay Bhanushali and Saumya Tandon, Manish Paul also co-anchored the event. For the very first time, Remo pledged his MJ band to an audience who matched his steps the best! The audience frenzy was to be seen to be believed!

Commenting on the finale, Mr. Ashish Golwalkar, Non Fiction Head, Zee TV said, "Our heartiest Congratulations to Rajsmitha Kar and other runner up?s. Dance India Dance, as a brand, has set new benchmarks in the realms of reality programming. The superlative talent that DID brings to the forefront season after season is unmatched in this country. Groomed by Masters Remo D Souza, Terence Lewis and Geeta Kapur, the contestants entertained India with the right attitude and flawless, jaw dropping performances. Grand Master Mithun Chakravarty?s steady guidance and impartial decisions has helped us to get the best as Top 5 Finalists and the show a grand success. This season has been a memorable journey of dance. My best wishes to all the finalists in all their future endeavors."

Apart from the priceless exposure and the golden opportunity to showcase their talent in front of the country, the finalists of Maruti Suzuki DANCE INDIA DANCE walked away with many prizes. The winner apart from winning the coveted Sunheri Taqdeer Ki Topi (the golden hat), walked away with a brand new Maruti Ertiga LUV car and 2- year contract with Zee TV. The ?Most Desired Performer? of the season got a cash prize worth Rs. 3 lacs from Maruti!

The channel did many innovations this season to take the brand a notch higher. Thanks to the one of its kind missed call voting system; more than 3 crore votes were registered through the entire season. The unique App/ WAPP feature that was developed for this season ensured that the tech savvy youth of today remained hooked to the show. The exclusive DID Reebok merchandise created for the very first time saw a whopping sale of more than 2000 pieces and last but not the least, the season made the entire Nation dance when a crowd of 4428 dancers gathered at one place to break the Guinness World record for the Largest Bollywood Dance. All this coupled with the innovative choreography by the Masters and some mind-blowing acts by all the contestants ensured that Dance India Dance Season 3 was nothing but phenomenal!

MUMBAI: Riding high on the success of its family car Ritz, Maruti Suzuki is all set to invade the TV sets by bringing an all new reality show Ritz?Jeele ye pal. The reality show goes on air from Sept 10, 2011. Ritz Jeele ye pal has been specially designed in association with LIN TV, a division of Lintas Media Group to connect and engage with its customers.

Talking about the uniqueness of Ritz ?JLYP, Mr. Shashank Srivastava, Chief General Manager Marketing, Maruti Suzuki India says, ?The Ritz has a special place in Maruti Suzuki portfolio. Pegged for young families, the Ritz has gradually strengthened its position with the Indian buyers and their families. We are confident this programme will help us engage with the young families even better. Ritz Jeele ye pal is a perfect platform where a family can sit together and enjoy the goodness of Ritz while being engaged with the adventure and action.?

Ritz Jeele Ye Pal show will see teams of 6 celebrities and their mates embark on a fun filled and exciting journey with their constant companion - Ritz.

Programme details

Ritz Jeele ye pal will be telecast on Star Plus over 6 weekends, Saturdays and Sundays at 7:30pm starting on Sept 10, 2011.
The 6 teams comprise of a television celebrity paired with a team mate selected from a country wide audition. The show which will span across 12 power packed episodes, encompassing emotion, drama and happiness will bring out a fitting articulation of the brand Ritz?s promise ?Live the Moment?.
The contestants will traverse the journey of Ritz Jeele ye pal filled with both tough and easy challenges.
The celebrity contestants include Kinshuk Mahajan, Annupriya Kapoor, Karan Wahi, Rati Pandey, Gaurav Khanna and Pavitra Puniya.
The celebrity winner will receive the grand prize of living their dream vacation and the teammate wins a brand new Maruti Suzuki Ritz.

Adventure unplugged

The reality show will capture the thrilling and action packed journey of each contestant on the drive on the Ritz. The program structure is aimed to bring out each moment that the contestants experience during the course of the show, making each moment worth remembering and living it to the fullest. Each challenge faced by the contestants creates situations which integrate the Ritz and emphasize, features of the car that highlight the harmony of style and substance.

Maruti Suzuki Ritz, the center point of the show?s journey, emphasizes its ?Live the Moment? brand proposition at every step of the competition. The ?Live the Moment? theme is about consumers who are uninhibited and enthusiastic. They know that the Ritz is spirited and will take them where they want to go and additionally be a fun ride.

Cox and Kings is the prize sponsor and Dainik Bhaskar, Radio City and Filmi Box are media partners on the program.