Sushant Singh Rajput, an actor and trained dancer, had expressed an interest in starring in a dance film on several occasions. In reality, the actor had told filmmaker-choreographer Remo D'Souza about it, whom he had first met on the shooting of the TV show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa in 2010. (JDJ).
The actor, who studied dance at Shiamak Davar's academy, competed in the fourth season of the dance reality program, which was judged by Remo, Madhuri Dixit, and Malaika Arora. Meiyang Chang, a singer-actor, won the competition, with Sushant coming in second place. He only stayed for a brief time before making his Bollywood debut in Abhishek Kapoor's Kai Po Che!
Remo says, “Sushant was excellent in every performance he gave. Even today, it's impossible to choose a favourite,” adds Remo, who had hoped to work with Sushant on a dance film.
“When he moved into filmmaking, I was confident that he would do well,” Remo continues. He was self-assured, tenacious, and dedicated. Sushant was a high-energy individual. He was a nice guy who always went above and beyond. I've always believed that you are either a natural dancer or a taught dancer. Sushant was a mix of the two. He was the ideal blend, someone who could learn new forms and execute them well. You could see his elegance and finish, which I saw as he burned the JDJ dance floor.”