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Will these men win in the battle of the sexes?

Last updated on: April 6, 2010 14:15 IST
Contestants of Zara Nachke Dikha

After checking out the ladies who are participating in the dance reality show Zara Nachke Dikha on Star Plus, here's a look at the men who are ready to showcase their talent in the clash of the sexes!

Click NEXT to see who could very well be the king of the dance floor!

Siddesh Pai

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Siddesh Pai

Siddesh Pai got fame following dancing reality show Dance India Dance. Siddhesh has no formal training, but has worked as back dancer with some of Bollywood's best-known names.

Siddhesh feels proud that he has achieved everything on the basis of pure talent and assures us that he will please the audience with his performance on the show.

"There is a lot of talent in India, and I don't want any other talented person to be treated the way I was treated. My past experiences always worked as a self-motivating element for me. I can never forget that phase of my life because my talent was treated very badly during that time."

Asksshat Seluja

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Asksshat Seluja

Asksshat was a contestant on Cinestars Ki Khoj. He also has a few ads to his credit, like Sprite, Bru Coffee and Titan Eye. He has also acted in two movies, a Bengali film and a Hindi film, Happi.

He always wanted to be in the entertainment industry and is extremely passionate about dance. He admits that he can't and won't stop dancing, even if his health fails him.

"Star Plus had approached me for this show because of my dancing talent. I decided to take it up because very soon I will be working in a big banner film and this show will be like a showcase of my talent for the viewers."

Sushant Rajput

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Sushant Rajput

Sushant Rajput is currently playing the lead in Pavitra Rishta. He admires Madhuri Dixit and dreams of going on a date with Monica Bellucci in a jungle!

Amongst the Bollywood hunks, John Abraham, Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan are his favourites.

 

Ayush Khedekar

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Ayush Khedekar

Ayush Khedekar has a lot of things to boast about!

From acting in the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire, appearances in commercials and roles in television serials like Baa, Bahu aur Baby and Kayamat, he's everywhere!

Ayush has no formal training in dancing, but feels he was born to dance. He is a diehard fan of Hrithik Roshan. And the song that gets him tapping his feet is none other than Imran Khan's song, Kabhi Kabhi Aditi.

 

Karan Singh Grover

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Karan Singh Grover

Karan has been on the television circuit for six years and has been well appreciated for his acting in various soaps.

Some of his serials include Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi, Kasautii Zindagi Kay, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 3 and Dill Mill Gayye, to name a few.

Karan Kundra

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Karan Kundra

A model turned actor, Karan's best remembered for his role in Kitni Mohabbat Hai and Betaab Dil Ki Tamanna Hain.

For the show, he's putting in many hours of rehearsals.

"Now I am so used to dancing, that my legs automatically start to move even when I am standing. I have become a dancing freak and think of it all the time," he adding, "I am the best when it comes to comedy. So I will bring a comic element in my dance".

Angad Hasija

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Angad Hasija
Angad Hasija, popularly known as Alekh from Sapna Babul Ka... Bidai, played one of the most challenging roles on television. He has done around 50 Punjabi music videos!

Abhishek Avasthi

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Abhishek Avasthi

Abhishek is an actor, choreographer and dancer who participated in Cinestars Ki Khoj and was one of the most popular participants for his dancing skills.

His claim to fame was his participation with Rakhi Sawant in Nach Baliye 3, where they were the first runner-up.

He is currently acting in a soap titled Jugni Chali Jalandar. He calls himself the "rescue department" of his team and is all geared up for the battle.

On being asked if the girl's team will target him in the early episodes, he says, "Our team will also get a chance to prove and save ourselves from the elimination."

Aamir Ali

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Aamir Ali

Aamir shot to fame with his girlfriend Sanjeeda when they won Nach Baliye 3. He has also been a part of soaps like Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki, Kya Dill Mein Hai and Bhaskar Bharti.

Aamir, who discovered his love for dance through Nach Baliye, has improved on his skills over the years, and is now here to compete with girls.

"I was offered every second reality show after Nach Baliye, but this is what excited me. This is a fun show and I hope nobody walks out (last season boy's team had walked out)," he adds.

"Sanjeeda is a better dancer than me, but she will be under pressure if we compete against each other in solo round."