‘Dance Odisha Dance’ on Zee Sarthak becomes Odisha’s new weekend favourite

Kalasanskruti

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s most-loved dance reality show, ‘Dance Odisha Dance’, is back on television with a refreshed and more engaging format on popular Odia channel Zee Sarthak.

Reintroduced as ‘Dance Odisha Dance: Celebrity with Little Masters’, the new season premiered on November 29, 2025, and has since been receiving an overwhelming response from viewers.

Breaking the new ground in Odia television, the show has paired popular Odia celebrities with exceptionally talented child dancers, bringing a unique blend of experience, innocence and creativity to the stage. Each new episode has been packed with energy and excitement, leaving its audience glued to their seats and making the season one of the most talked-about yet.

This season features 10 celebrities and 10 Little Masters, divided into two competing teams — Rangabati 2.0 and Lachakmani 2.0. The teams face off in a variety of high-voltage and entertaining theme-based rounds, including romantic, festive, comedy, item numbers and other exciting concepts, captivating audiences across Odisha.

Zee Sarthak has expressed gratitude to viewers for their continued love and support.Celebrity contestants Nikita, Debasmita, Ananya, Romyajanjali, Sushree, Pihu, Sonalisha, Sulagna, Hitesa and Manasi have impressed audiences by showcasing diverse dance styles alongside their Little Masters partners, delivering a fresh and memorable viewing experience in every episode.

The show airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 pm, exclusively on Zee Sarthak. It is hosted by popular anchor Sujit Paikaray, while the esteemed judges’ panel includes Debashish Patra, Harihar Das, Amit Nayak and Suryamayi Mohapatra, who not only evaluate performances but also guide contestants with valuable feedback.

Adding a dose of humour, Raju Das’s comedy segments have further enhanced the show’s entertainment quotient.

Sharing his thoughts on the show’s success, Zee Sarthak’s chief channel officer, Rahul Rao, thanked the viewers for their immense support. He noted that the success of the show reflects the deep emotional and artistic connection shared with the audience and promised even more powerful and surprising dance performances in the episodes to come.