The tenth season of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa brought a fresh wave of energy to the long-running dance reality franchise, pairing sixteen celebrities with professional choreographers for a run that stretched from September to November 2022 on Colors TV. Here’s everything worth knowing about how the season played out.
Season 10 at a Glance
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 aired from September 3 to November 27, 2022, spanning 26 episodes. The season was primarily hosted by Manish Paul, with Arjun Bijlani stepping in during Week 10. The judging panel brought together Karan Johar, Madhuri Dixit, and Nora Fatehi, with veteran choreographer Terence Lewis joining as a guest judge for weeks 9, 11, and 13.
Who Won Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 10?
Gunjan Sinha was crowned the celebrity winner of the season, paired with professional dancer Tejas Verma under mentor Sagar Bora. Their run through the competition — built on consistently strong scores across the season — ultimately saw them edge out a competitive final lineup to take the trophy.
Runner-Up and Top Finishers
Digital influencer Faisal Shaikh, paired with professional partner Vaishnavi Patil, finished as runner-up. Actress Rubina Dilaik rounded out the top tier of finalists as the season wound down toward its November finale.
Full Contestant List
Season 10 featured a mix of actors, a professional dancer, an Olympic-level athlete, and a well-known chef among its sixteen contestants:
- Ali Asgar (Comedian) with Lipsa Acharya — eliminated first, September 18, 2022
- Dheeraj Dhoopar (Actor) with Sneha Singh — withdrew, September 25, 2022
- Dutee Chand (Sprinter) with Raveena Choudhary — withdrew, October 2, 2022
- Zorawar Kalra (Chef) with Suchitra Sawant — eliminated, October 9, 2022
- Shilpa Shinde (Actress) with Nischhal Sharma — eliminated, October 16, 2022
- Ada Malik (Designer) with Shyam Yadav — eliminated, October 30, 2022
- Paras Kalnawat (Actor) with Shweta Sharda — eliminated, November 6, 2022
- Amruta Khanvilkar (Actress) with Pratik Utekar — eliminated, November 6, 2022
- Nia Sharma (Actress) with Tarun Raj — eliminated, November 20, 2022
- Niti Taylor (Actress) with Akash Thapa — eliminated, November 20, 2022
- Nishant Bhat (Dancer) with Anuradha Iyengar — fifth place, November 27, 2022
- Sriti Jha (Actress) with Vivek Chachere — fourth place, November 27, 2022
- Gashmeer Mahajani (Actor) with Romsha Singh — third place, November 27, 2022
- Faisal Shaikh (Digital Influencer) with Vaishnavi Patil — runner-up, November 27, 2022
- Rubina Dilaik (Actress) with Sanam Johar
- Gunjan Sinha with Tejas Verma — Winner, November 27, 2022
The season saw notable early exits, including sprinter Dutee Chand and actor Dheeraj Dhoopar both withdrawing rather than being eliminated on performance, which reshuffled the competitive field earlier than usual.
Judges and What They Brought to the Panel
Karan Johar returned for another season as a fixture of the Jhalak judging panel, bringing his characteristically sharp but constructive critiques. Madhuri Dixit, a veteran presence across multiple prior seasons, continued to anchor the technical and artistic judging. Nora Fatehi’s addition brought a fresh perspective rooted in her own background as a dancer and performer, while Terence Lewis’s guest appearances in select weeks added extra choreographic authority during some of the season’s key stages.
Hosting Duties
Manish Paul, one of the franchise’s most recurring hosts across multiple seasons, anchored most of Season 10. Arjun Bijlani took over hosting duties for Week 10, a notable change from the season’s otherwise consistent presenter lineup.
Final Thoughts
Season 10 of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa delivered a competitive final stretch, with Gunjan Sinha and Tejas Verma’s win capping off a season that mixed television regulars, a competitive athlete, and even a celebrity chef into its contestant pool. The season’s judging panel — anchored by Karan Johar and Madhuri Dixit, with Nora Fatehi’s fresh energy — helped keep the show’s format feeling current heading into its subsequent seasons.