6 reality TV shows featuring Shantanu Maheshwari

Shantanu Maheshwari made his motion picture debut with Gangubai Kathiawadi, opposite Alia Bhatt. He proved his versatility as an actor by playing Afsaan, a character who plays a pivotal role in the film. Although this might be his big debut on the silver screen, Shantanu has made his mark in the Indian television industry. Here's six of those shows.

Boogie Woogie

The original 90s dance reality show Boogie Woogie was a fan favourite. The show aired on Sony Entertainment Television and was hosted by Javed Jaffrey, Naved Jaffrey, and Ravi Behl. Shantanu participated in the show as a contestant when he was only 9 years old. Shantanu once tweeted that he participated in Boogie Woogie to meet Javed Jaffrey, who was missing during his stint on the show.

Box Cricket League

Shantanu participated in the first season of Box Cricket League in 2014 as a member of Chandigarh Cubs. The sports reality show comprises a unique format where celebrities compete in an indoor cricket game. Other prominent celebrities on the Chandigarh Cubs team include Bani J, Shiv Panditt, Anita Hassanandani, Rannvijay Singha, and more. You can watch Box Cricket League on ALTBalaji.

Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa

Shantanu participated in the 9th Season of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, the Indian adaption of BBC’s dance reality show Dancing with the Stars. As per the show’s format, a celebrity is paired with a professional choreographer. Shantanu partnered with choreographer Alisha Singh and made it to the the finals, where he was adjudged the second runner-up. Catch Shantanu’s performance on Jhalak Dihkla Jaa on JioCinema.

Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi

Shantanu showcased his fearless side as a contestant on the stunt-based reality television series Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi. He participated in the 8th Season of the show and emerged the winner, defeating Hina Khan and Ravi Dubey in the finale. You can watch all seasons of Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi for free on Voot.

World of Dance

Taking his talents to an international platform, Shantanu and his hip hop dance crew Desi Hoppers won the judges’ hearts on the American dance competition series World of Dance. Shantanu’s team created history by becoming the first Indian team to represent the country in the competition. Desi Hoppers emerged as the winners at the World of Dance 2015 Championship held in Los Angeles.

Kitchen Champion

After conquering his fears and winning dance competitors, Shantanu demonstrated his prowess in the kitchen by participating in the Colors Reality show Kitchen Champion. Shantanu participated in the kitchen face-off series with Vikas Gupta and had a very special cheerleader on the show – his mother. Watch all the fun on Voot for free!

After participating in so many reality shows, Shantanu seems ready for a career in films. Following his turn in Gangubai Kathiawadi, we’re sure he has a long and promising career ahead of him.