Recap episode 5

Week 5: Challenge EpisodeThe Independence Day specialLagi Bet RoundAshita, Karishma and Sweeni - Vande Mataram + Bharat HumkoAshita, Karishma and Sweeni gave a dramatic performance to Vande Mataram and Bharat Humko amidst bombs and falling bodies, depicting the fact that despite 61 years of independence, we still live in fear and insecurity. Bhaktiyar, Chaitanya and Amey - HindustaniBhaktiyar, Chaitanya and Amey performed to Hindustani, with a theme similar to the girls' theme, with a bus blowing up, signifying an event from the past in which Amey lost his arm. Bhaktiyar and Chaitanya put their own arms behind their backs to show solidarity, and the trio gave a passionate performance, which won over the judges in the end.The boys added the 30 points they had bet to their final score for winning this round.Khallas RoundMouni - SaiyaanThe theme set by the girls' team was Contemporary dance. Mouni performed to Saiyaan, depicting an army officer's wife, eagerly awaiting his return. Her dancing leaned more towards ballet. Malaika hailed this as the best performance yet.Chaitanya - TanhaiChaitanya performed to Tanhai, in a withered, lonely setting. He ended his performance by swinging from two pieces of dangling cloth. His dancing style was more freestyle.Mouni's performance was chosen as the better of the two, and Delnaz and the girls chose to send Chaitanya to the bench, and use a lifeline to get Narayani back. Week 5: Performance EpisodeThe guest on the show were Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Minisha Lamba the cast of Bachna Ae Haseeno.1) Solo RoundGirls: Rupali - UP Bihar LootneRupali's solo performance was on UP Bihar Lootne, a performance that disappointed Malaika who said she expected much better from Rupali. Boys: Chaitanya - Dekho Chaand AayaChaitanya performed to Dekho Chaand Aaya, a performance loved by all, getting Chaitanya and the boys' team an additional 20 points. Chaitanya won the Clinic All Clear confidence award at the end of the episode for this performance. 2) Zara Hath keGirls: Karishma and Mouni - Kambakth ishqThe Zara Hath ke round's theme this week was 'ropes'. Teams had to incorporate ropes into their routines. Karishma and Mouni took on Kambakht Ishq and fared far better, bringing ultraviolet lights into the act with the fluorescent colors they sprayed their ropes with. The girls won over this round.Boys: Manish and Gaurav - AankheinManish and Gaurav began with a multicolored rope light, but on the whole performed rather abysmally to Aankhein, having problems with coordination and steps. 3) Hum TumJennifer and Amit - Khuda JaaneJennifer and Amit performed to a song from Bachna Ae Haseeno, Khuda Jaane. Ranbir and Deepika said the performance gave them a complex. Both Jennifer and Amit received equal scores for this round.4) Group ActGirls: (5 + 1 performed) Bhoot hu mainThe girls danced to Bhoot hu Main, as the undead. At the very end, Mouni snuck up behind the judges and fell on their desk, scaring Malaika and Chunky somewhat vocally. The judges loved the performance, and Malaika even went on stage to hug the girls.Boys: (6 performed) Bachna ae HaseenoThe boys danced to the film's title track, Bachna Ae Haseeno, to disappointed reactions from the judges. Malaika found the performance stale, as she'd seen the boys use trumpets a few weeks earlier, and she also found nothing new in the steps.By the end of the show, the girls' team was ahead by 5 points, and they picked 'Contemporary' as the dance style for the Khallas round. The boys bet 30 points for Lagi Bet, and the judges wanted 2½ people to perform during Lagi Bet, which meant they wanted two adults and one child from each side.

Scores

Boys won for the first time with 291 points
Girls are in 286 points

Chunkey Pandey's Judging experience

When asked about his experience of judging, he says, "It's a very hostile atmosphere on the show. The very concept of the show is sexist. There is a very thin line between competition and being sexist. So you know there are little kids coming up to me and accusing me of being partial. The boys v/s girls thing is happening in schools also."When asked if there are any differences between co-judge Malliaka Arora and himself, he says, "Differences happen everywhere and we are mature adults so we handle the situation very gracefully. Moreover the judges' decision is final. So there is a thing going on between the judges and the contestants. See, there is neck to neck competition going on. I judge these guys like a common audience. I don't see any techniques. I just enjoy myself."Rachit Kamath, Hill Road Media

Chaitanya Benched

We spoke to Chaitanya regarding the whole incident and this was what he had to say. "The judges always believed that I was never up to the mark. In spite of my severe leg and back injury I gave my 100%. Mouni is a trained dancer so it was much easier for her. I feel terrible that I have been benched. I always wanted to be by my team's side. Even though I have been benched I will practice hard and will give a much better performance next week."When asked to elaborate on his injuries, he adds, "Last week when I was dancing I was using a chair as a prop. I slipped with the chair and fell on my ankle. Meanwhile, I also severely hurt my back. The doctor told me to take a month's bed rest. But I had two dance performances immediately after my injury. I even performed with a sprained ankle. Now that I am benched at least I will get a week's rest." Rachit Kamath, Hill Road Media

Scores at the moment

Girls:286

Boys:281