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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Indore's young stars dazzle at Fresh Face city finale
The JOY Times Fresh Face Season 16 finale in Indore showcased talent. Five boys and nine girls participated. They impressed with ramp walks and talent displays. Ragini Makkad judged the event. Kunal Choudhary and Priyanshi Singh became national finalists. Riddhi Trivedi and Yatharth Soni were first runners-up. Rishit Yadav and Pratiksha Barick secured the second runners-up position. Indore's city finale of JOY Times Fresh Face, Season 16, powered by AcneStar, was a spectacular evening that gave the finalists the perfect stage to shine. The atmosphere at the grand finale, organised at Treasure Island Mall, buzzed with excitement as five boys and nine girls lit up the stage with their graceful ramp walk. Dressed in stylish attire, they kept the audience completely hooked with their fiery introductions. Next came the much-awaited talent round. Taking the entertainment quotient a notch higher, contestants showcased their talents through dance routines, soulful singing, and gripping monoacts. Celebrity judge and classical dance guru Ragini Makkad was very impressed. More than just evaluating performances, she offered thoughtful guidance that left the contestants motivated. 'I thoroughly enjoyed the evening. I am completely blown away by the youngsters' enthusiasm, energy, and of course, talent,' said Ragini. After wowing everyone in the talent round, the contestants moved on to the Q&A segment, where they were asked questions ranging from personal values to social issues. The finalists responded with confidence and clarity. In the end, Kunal Choudhary and Priyanshi Singh took a bow as the national finalists for their amazing talent, impressive answers, and confident personalities. Riddhi Trivedi, with her high-octane dance act, and Yatharth Soni, with his amazing instrumental performance, became first runners-up. Rishit Yadav and Pratiksha Barick, who rocked the stage with their dance moves, were declared second runners-up. Also, Chakshu Singh Thakur and Prarthana Sen walked away with the titles of Mr 'You'niquely You and Miss 'You'niquely You respectively. Interestingly, Priyanshi also won the title of Social Star.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Students showcased diverse acts at Fresh Face online auditions
JOY Times Fresh Face Season 16 online auditions, powered by AcneStar, witnessed students showcasing diverse talents. Krutika Deo praised their confidence, declaring Ashutosh Maheshwari and Tanisha Vihol as winners. At the recently organised online auditions of JOY Times Fresh Face Season 16, powered by AcneStar , students went all out to secure a spot in the next level of the competition. Contestants showcased their unique skills, exuding confidence as they took the virtual stage by storm. Making the competition fierce yet inspiring, participants presented a variety of acts, from classical and western dance routines to soulful melodies and captivating monologues. The audition was judged by actress Krutika Deo , who was highly impressed by the variety of performances and the sheer enthusiasm of the contestants. She praised the participants for their confidence, and their ability to perform brilliantly even in a virtual setting. She added, 'The competition serves as a brilliant platform for youngsters to showcase their talent and shine.' While Ashutosh Maheshwari won the title of Mr 'You'niquely You , Tanisha Vihol was declared Miss 'You'niquely You.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Karan Veer Mehra heats up the stage as a celebrity judge, while Mumbai's students deliver impressive performances at the Fresh Face finale
Karan Veer Mehra with the winners of JOY Times Fresh Face Season 16, Wayur Shukla and Samhita Kagal, at the city finale (BCCL/Prathamesh Bandekar) After several rounds of auditions over the past few months, Mumbai recently crowned its finalists, marking the culmination of JOY Bombay Times Fresh Face City Finale Season 16, powered by AcneStar. The event saw a remarkable display of talent and confidence, including electrifying dance performances, soulful singing, beatboxing and captivating mono-acts. The finale was judged by actor Karan Veer Mehra . Talking about the impressive talent, he said, 'It is heartening to see youngsters perform with so much confidence and ease in front of an audience. I have enjoyed being a part of the city finale. I can see that all these contestants have a bright future ahead and my best wishes are with each of them.' Following their impressive performances and answers in the final round, Samhita Kagal and Wayur Shukla were declared the winners, while Sabeena Sarwar and Ashutosh Chaurasiya were announced as the first runners-up. Rachel Malik and Aaren Panikar were declared the second runners-up. On the work front, Karan Veer Mehra made history by winning both the 14th and 18th seasons of Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi and Bigg Boss. He is the only contestant, after Sidharth Shukla, to have won both prestigious shows. While Krishna Shroff secured the title of first runner-up in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi, Vivian Dsena was announced as the first runner-up of Bigg Boss 18 . Karan has also made his mark in fiction shows, including Virrudh, Behenein, Amrit Manthan, Pavitra Rishta, Carry On Alia, Ziddi Dil Maane Na, Woh Toh Hai Albelaa, Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si, and Pukaar - Dil Se Dil Tak.
