Gunjan Sinha
| Gunjan Sinha | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 May 2014 Guwahati, Assam, India |
| 💼 Occupation | Dancer |
| 📆 Years active | 2021–present |
| Known for | Winning Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 |
Gunjan Sinha (born 8 May 2014) is an Indian dancer from Guwahati, Assam. She gained national recognition through her participation in television dance reality shows and won the tenth season of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa in 2022 along with choreographer Tejas Verma.[1][2]
Prior to her victory on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10, Sinha participated in Dance Deewane season 3, where she became one of the youngest contestants to gain national attention. In 2021, she received widespread media coverage after remarks made by television host Raghav Juyal during the programme were criticised on social media as racially insensitive towards people from Northeast India.[3]
Following her win, Sinha stated her ambition to represent India on international dance platforms and continued to appear in media coverage related to dance and reality television.[4]
Early life
Gunjan Sinha was born in Guwahati, Assam. She developed an interest in dance at an early age and received training in various dance forms during her childhood. Her performances on television reality shows brought her national recognition while she was still a school student.[5]
Career
Dance Deewane season 3
Sinha participated in the third season of the dance reality show Dance Deewane in 2021.
During her participation in Dance Deewane 3 in November 2021, remarks made by the show’s host, Raghav Juyal, while introducing Sinha sparked controversy on social media. Critics accused Juyal of using racist stereotypes against people from Northeast India after he used terms such as momo, chowmein and mock Chinese phrases while referring to the contestant from Assam. The incident drew criticism from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who described the remarks as shameful and stated that racism had no place in the country. Juyal later issued a clarification and apology, stating that the comments were taken out of context and were based on an inside joke related to Sinha’s earlier claim on the show that she could speak Chinese. Sinha’s father, Randhir Sinha, subsequently defended Juyal, stating that the family did not consider the remarks racist and that they were unrelated to their Assamese background. [6][7]
Despite the controversy, Sinha continued in the competition and finished as the first runner-up alongside Tejas Verma. [8]
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10
In 2022, Sinha participated in the tenth season of the dance reality television show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa alongside choreographer Tejas Verma. She was announced as one of the contestants before the start of the season and received positive responses from judges and audiences for her performances throughout the competition.[9]
On 27 November 2022, Sinha and Verma were declared the winners of the competition. Their victory received coverage in national and regional media, with several reports highlighting Sinha's achievement as a young dancer from Assam. Following her win, she stated that she aspired to represent India on international dance platforms in the future.[10][11][12]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Dance Deewane season 3 | Contestant | Runner-up |
| 2022 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 | Contestant | Winner |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Artist(s) | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Beparwah | Sidhant Kapoor and The Sunshine Orchestra | Featured cast member |
References
- ↑ "Guwahati's Gunjan Sinha wins Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 trophy". The Assam Tribune. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- ↑ "Gunjan Sinha and her dance partner Tejas Verma win Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 10". The Telegraph. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- ↑ "Raghav Juyal responds after racism allegations involving Gunjan Sinha". The Indian Express. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- ↑ "I want to represent India on an international platform, says Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 10 winner Gunjan Sinha". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- ↑ "Guwahati's Gunjan Sinha wins Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 trophy". The Assam Tribune. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- ↑ "Raghav Juyal issues clarification after Dance Deewane 3 'racist' monologue invites Assam CM's ire". The Indian Express. 16 November 2021. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- ↑ "Gunjan Sinha's father says Raghav Juyal's monologue wasn't racist". The Indian Express. 17 November 2021. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- ↑ "Dance Deewane 3 grand finale: Vishal and Rupesh win the season". The Indian Express. 31 October 2021. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- ↑ "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10: Gunjan Sinha is the 12th confirmed contestant". OTTplay. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- ↑ "Gunjan Sinha and her dance partner Tejas Verma win Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 10". The Telegraph. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- ↑ "Guwahati's Gunjan Sinha wins Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 trophy". The Assam Tribune. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- ↑ "I want to represent India on an international platform, says Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 10 winner Gunjan Sinha". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
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