After appearing in ‘Bigg Boss 16’, Tanzanian social media influencer Kili Paul will be seen sharing the stage with actor Madhuri Dixit Nene in the tenth season of the dance reality TV show ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’.
Kili, who is popular for lip-syncing and dancing to Hindi Bollywood songs, recently had a blast on the sets of “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa”. Colors TV shared a promo video for the upcoming episode of the dance reality show on Instagram.
In the clip, Madhuri is seen teaching Kili her famous dance number “Channe Ke Khet Mein” from her 1994 movie “Anjaam”. Kili also danced with the contestants to singer Guru Randhawa’s song Dance Mer Rani.
Sharing his experience of performing on the Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa stage, Kili said, “Nothing compares to the joy of dancing for me and so I’m thrilled to have joined Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10. I have received unwavering love in abundance from India, and as everyone can tell, I’m hooked on its culture and Bollywood. Shaking a leg with great dancers on this show has been amazing. I’m making some of the best memories on this show. I thank the contestants and judges Karan Johar, Madhuri Dixit Nene and Nora Fatehi for giving me a warm welcome. “
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had hailed the efforts taken by Kili and Neema, who lip-sync to Indian songs, in his Mann Ki Baat address.
Addressing the 86th episode of the monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister said, “Two Tanzanian siblings, Kili Paul, his sister Nima, are in the news a lot on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and I’m sure you too, must have heard about them.”
The Prime Minister mentioned that the Kili Paul has also been honoured at the Indian Embassy in Tanzania.