JDJ contestants step out of the studios

For the first time ever, the Jhalak Dikhla Jaa: Dancing with the Star contestants of the new season of Jhalak Dikhla Jaa: Dancing with the stars sweated it out in the heat and shot at a historic fort 60 kms on the outskirts of Mumbai. This historic fort that has already been part of many iconic movies like Josh, Khamoshi, Wanted and Kambakht Ishq got Jhalak's stamp of location as well.

Shooting at this striking outdoor location in the middle of the afternoon, the contestants were put through kadi pariksha (strict test) much before they could even start their real pariksha of dance on the JDJ sets. Dancing to the tunes of Bombay Theme and Taal in slow motion, the contestants had fun shooting this unique looking promo for the show. The moves were a blend of fluidity, organic and breath-taking movements and the contestants will showcase various expressions like playfulness, shyness, love, romance, grace, euphoria, happiness, craziness, dreaminess, sadness and envy through these dances.

Also seen lending his magic touch to the promo shoot was famous Director of Photography (DOP) Manu Sharma who has shot for many Yashraj and Maneesh Sharma's films.

Dressed in various shades of royal blues and turquoise outfits that were embellished with beautiful copper and silver accessories the contestants looked absolutely royal and glam in the natural sunlight. The pic alongside has Eijaz Khan in his royal blue attire swinging to the music while shooting for the promo. Shantanu Mukherjee (Shaan), Drashti Dhami amongst others have been finalised for the show.

It will be quite difficult for the audiences to fathom what is more gleaming – the sunlight or our gorgeous contestants!