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Sonali and Sumanth, also known as Bad Salsa, are popular for their lifts and tricks. Even though they come from a modest family background, they have managed to win loads of accolades by doing shows in India and abroad.
Updated : Nov 21, 2013, 01:44 PM IST
Maraju Sumanth and Sonali Majumdar learnt dance at the Bivash Dance Academy in Kolkata. They are known for the robotic salsa moves and incredible acrobatics. While Sumanth belongs to Bhubaneswar, Sonali belongs to a farmer's family in Bonga, West Bengal. Both families sent them to the Bivash Academy of Dance in Bengal after they realised they could dance really well.
Their trainer is Bivash Chowdhury who first appeared as a choreographer in Dance Bangla Dance season 1. He went on to become the top choreographer for the season and with this motivation he started Bivash Academy of Dance in Bengal.
With his students Akash and Donna he formed Bad Salsa Dance Troup and they were named the first runners up in India's Got Talent Season 3. Last year, he again participated under the same flagship with Sumanth and Sonali and emerged winners of IGT season 4. He is currently mentoring the winning duo in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 6.
Below is a compilation of their best acts from dance show Jhalak Dhikhhla Jaa.
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