Kranti Redkar representing Mumbai: Kranti Redkar, the contender from Mumbai for STAR Pravah's Maharashtrache Nach Baliye is a well known name in the Marathi as well as the Hindi entertainment industry. Passionate about theatre, Kranti started her career with acclaimed Marathi play 'Tu Tu Mee Mee'. Theatre still remains an integral part of Kranti's professional life. She has worked in a number of English, Marathi and Hindi plays like Funny Thing Called Love, Mera Naam Joker, All the best and Teri Bhi Chup Meri Bhi Chup.

Kranti has also been the face of a number of advertisements like Ariel, Tide, Big Bazaar, Medimix soap and Camelia talc among others. She has also acted in various television series and films. With Marathi films like Jatra, Maza Naura Tujhi Baiko, Nana Mama, Soon Asaawi Ashi, Saptapadi, Ghartya Sathi Sare Kahi', 'Gau Tasa Changla, Sakkha Sawatra, Kranti has left an indelible mark as an actor.

She has also been a part of the star cast of successful Hindi films like 'Gangaajal' starring Ajay Devgan as well as U, Bomsi and me, an English venture. Some of Kranti's forthcoming films include Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho, Ladi Godi', and Target. This Mumbaichi Mulgi insists on taking time off her busy schedule to make Mumbai proud by bagging Maharshtrache Nach Baliye.



Bhushan Kadu representing Ratnagiri: Bhushan Kadu, the contender from Rantagiri for STAR Pravah's Manarashtrache Nach Baliye is a prominent face in the Marathi entertainment industry. A talented artist, Bhushan has worked extensively for Marathi theatre, television and film.

He has played significant roles in plays like Janun Bujun, Take it Easy, Ek dav Bhatacha and Bhatachi Bypass. Thanks to high performance in a number of popular comedy serials, Bhushan has quite a fan following in the state. Having worked extensively in Marathi films, Bhushan has prominent projects lined up including Mazi Manasa, Batti Gull Power Full', Target as well as a bilingual Hindi & Marathi film ' Patta Cut'. City of Gold is another film of his that is all set to hit the theaters soon.

Though it's his first time at shaking a leg, Bhushan Kadu is determined on making Ratnagiri the best and most worthy contender at Maharashtrache Nach Baliye.



Girish Pardeshi representing Thane: With many illustrious years of acting experience, Giridh Pardeshi is a force to reckon with in theatre and cinema. The versatile actor was trained at the prestigious National School of Drama in New Delhi and has showcased his skills in television, advertisements and feature films.

Passionate about cinema, Girish has worked in a number of Marathi films. His talen shines through in all his films beginning from his debut Foreign Chi Patli. Girish was bestowed with Zee Gaurav 2009 as the best actor for his film Marmabandh. He was also nominated for the same film at the Maharashtra State Awards 2009. He has acted in films like Hota Asa Kadhi Kadhi' and Gargi as well as Saccha Pyar Sirf Filmy Hai, Girish likes to experiment with his films and roles.

His penchant to do something different each time has led Girish to be a part of Maharshtrache Nach Baliye.



Kadambari Desai representing Nasik: Kadambari Desai brings with her a rich experience of acting in both Marathi serials and movies. Starting her acting career with theatre, Kadambari has been a part of many eminent projects like Freedom Aazadi directed by Vikram Vatve, Investment directed by Bhagyashree Jadhav and Aadhe Adhure directed by Chandrakant Kulkarni.

Kadambari also has a few Marathi films to her credit like He Porgi Kunachi , Tula Shikvin Changlach Dhada, Patla Tar Ghya and Kshanbhar Vishranti and a Hindi film by Kudan Shah called The Three Sisters. Kadambari Desai has made a mark in the Hindi television industry with shows like Kabhi Sautan Kabhi Saheli and Kehta Hai Dil on Star Plus and Shh…Koi Hai... on Star One.

This time, Kadambari has a different stage to prove her talent. Maharshtrache Nach Baliye awaits her!



Urmila Kanetkar representing Kolhapur: Urmila Kanetkar is a prominent name in the Marathi television industry and also an accomplished dancer, a talent that is sure to help her on the show.

Urmila has trained in Kathak under Guru Smt. Asha Joglekar. She had her first tryst with the limelight in her early years with dance performances like Azadi ki Jung, a ballet telecast on Doordarshan. She began her journey into the world of glamour with modelling assignments like Pepsodent, Flute Agarbati and others.

Urmila is a recognized television and film personality thanks to films like Aaishapath and Shubh Mangal Sawadhan. She was also part of STAR Pravah's Goshta Eka Lagnachi, based on Snehalata Dasnoorkar's novel, Hukumachi Pane. Urmila's love for dance and desire to seek new challenges brings her to Maharashtrache Nach Baliye.



Pushkar Jog representing Pune: Coming from a family of academicians, Pushkar Jog chose to seek the untrodden path when he opted for a career in acting. Pushkar started his acting career as a child artist in a Hindi film Aazmaish directed by Sachin Pilgaonkar. He also acted in movies like Vazvu Ka?, Raosaaheb, Sakharpuda, Soon Laadki Sasarchi and Raju, for which he received the State Award as the best child artist.

Pushhkar has been a huge fan of actors like Govinda and Mithun Chakravarty, which inspired him to learn dancing. Though having studied to be a dentist, he returned to cinema to work with actors like Nana Patekar and Rishi Kapoor in Hum Dono. His lead role in Zabardast' led to Suniel Shetty offering him a role in E.M.I' along with actors like Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal and Urmila Matondkar.

Pushkar is presently working on a number of Marathi and Hindi films including Satya - More than Human and Don't Worry, Be Happy. With Maharshtrache Nach Baliye, Pushkar is ready to break new grounds.



Rujuta Deshmukh representing Aurangabad: Starting her career at a young age, Rujuta Deshmukh has come a long way. She began as a child artist with movies like Nashibwan, Ek Gadi Baki Anadi and Dhumakul. Her performances in serials like Abhalmaya, Damini and Ya Gojirvanya Gharat got her instant recognition and fame.

Soaps like Vadalvaat, Gosht Eka Anandichi and Un-Paus paved her way to stardom and brought her much acclaimed fame. The actor has also been awarded the best couple along with Aniket Vishwasrao for the popular soap, Kalat Nakalat. She has also essayed the role of Saibai in Raja Shiv Chatrapati and Gun Agarwal in Kahani Ghar Ghar Kii. She also bagged a role in Rajkumar Santoshi's film Family.

Having won audiences with her acting skills, Rujuta now endeavours to showcase her skills as a dancer at Maharashtrache Nach Baliye.



Shweta Shinde representing Amravati: A celebrated face in Marathi cinema, Shweta Shinde has a string of acclaimed performances to her credit. Essentially from a theatre background, Shweta has worked in films like Navra Hava All Rounder, Issh, Aai No. 1, Adhantari, Sakha Bhau Pakka Vairi, Dhating Dhingana, Yel Kot Jai Malhar. She has also acted in plays like Manu Milan and Prem Naam Hai Mera. She has also been part of popular Hindi serials like Gharana, Titliyan, Tumhari Disha, Parivar, Chamatkar and Kum Kum.

With various accolades to her name, Shweta will certainly be a tough competitor on Maharashtrache Nach Baliye.