Remo D'Souza back on stage, delivers first performance in three years
Hip Hop India finale was a grand affair, featuring the top 3 finalists' performances and the comeback of stage artist Remo D’Souza after 3 years.
In Short
- Amazon miniTV's dance reality show, Hip Hop India, concluded with impressive performances by the top 3 finalists and appearances by singers Badshah and Raftaar.
- Choreographer and director Remo D'Souza returned to the stage after a 3-year break.
- After 7 weeks of competition, Rahul Bhagat was named Hip Hop Champion, marking the end of India's first Hip Hop-based dance reality series.
Amazon miniTV's one-of-a-kind dance reality show, Hip Hop India’s highly anticipated grand finale, marked its closure with an impressive finish. Upping the dancing fervor were the top 3 finalists - Divyam & Darshan, UGH, and Rahul Bhagat, with singers Badshah and Raftaar also adding their magic on the sets. While Nora added the oomph to the finale, Remo finally shook a leg on stage after a 3-year hiatus.
REMO D’SOUZA PERFORMS ON-STAGE AFTER 3 YEARS
Remo D’Souza is back on the stage and how! The choreographer and director had not performed on stage for almost 3 years. However, his hiatus finally came to an end on Hip Hop India. Remo gave a smashing performance on ‘Saawan Me Lag Gayi Aag x Vibe Hai’. The contestants performed a splendid breakthrough, beautifully concluding with the legends, Badshaah and Raftaar. Here’s the video:
THE GRAND FINALE PERFORMANCES
While Badshah shared his thoughts about the show, saying he was ‘happy to be a part of India’s hip-hop revolution,’ Raftaar was blown away by the grooves of the hip-hop contestants. The grand finale commenced with the waving and popping expert, Rahul Bhagat’s performance on ‘Kho Jaa Heeriye x Ye Hasi Vaadiyaan’, which left audiences pumped. Badshah was stunned and said, “Yeh pehla finalist hai? Tumne toh teeno ka dance karliye ek sath. Everybody go home, this is over. This is insane. Let me sit and grasp this.”
The artist of lyrical expression, TusharKhatre, delivered an electrifying performance on ‘Lamba lamba’. From the hoods of Delhi, UGH danced to the Punjabi beats with Remo commenting, “Amazing footwork, sync kamala hai,” while Badshaah expressed his admiration for the Delhi crew by saying, “The innocence, the skills, the dedication. I love you guys, UGH.”
The Grand Finale witnessed enthralling dance spectacles by not just the contestants, but also by the celebrity judges Badshah, Raftaar, and Nora. There was also an element of surprise when Remo made a comeback to the main stage with a heartfelt performance after a 3-year break, as the viewers watched with bated breath. The final showdown came to a ceasefire with Divyam & Darshan that left spectators mesmerized, striking a nostalgic chord with classics like ‘Khalbali’ and ‘Kaal,’ amping up the energy levels.
MORE ABOUT HIP HOP INDIA
After 7 weeks of rigorous competition and explosive performances, Rahul Bhagat was crowned Hip Hop Champion, bringing an end to India's first Hip Hop-based dance reality series. In keeping the contagious levels of the urban hip-hop culture in momentum, Remo said, “Hip Hop culture deserve karta hai ki log use jaane, usse log jeeyein aur usse log inspire ho.” At the same time, Nora enthusiastically chimed in by adding, “Yeh show bahut saare logon ki kismat change karega.”
Hip Hop India is streaming exclusively on Amazon miniTV for free, within the Amazon shopping app and Fire TV app.