Preparations for Nach Baliye's 3 season

Put on your dancing shoes!

Preparations for Nach Baliye's third season have begun with a shortlist of celebrity couples

The third season of Nach Baliye may be a few months away, but preparations for the reality show have begun. Sources report that several celebrity couples have been approached for the reality show. However, the emphasis this time around will be roping in couples where at least one half is famous (read: Hussain and his wife Tina. While the hubby is a well-known face on TV, Tina was unknown before she took the show by storm).
No major changes
A source working on the show reveals that it hasn't been easy finding 10 celebrity couples from tellywood. "There aren't that many actors who are dating or married to another celeb, so we are toying with options like roping in famous people from other walks of life. The basic idea of the show is going to remain the same — choosing the best dancing couple."
The source also adds that other elements like the judges and hosts are still being worked out, but chances are there won't be major changes. "We have already spoken to Shabbir Ahluwalia and Sangeeta Ghosh to return as the anchors. As far as the judges are concerned, they too will most likely remain the same."
As far as the couples are concerned, the biggest and the most interesting one so far is Rakhi Sawant and boyfriend Abhishek Awasthi. However, all those who have been approached or confirmed have been asked not to speak to the press. We contacted Ajay Vidyasagar, President — Content and New Media from Star One, but he remained unavailable for comment.

Couples approached for Nach Baliye 3

Indraneil and Barkha Bisht

Vikas Sethi and his wife Amita

Aamir Ali and Sanjeeda Shaikh

Rakhi Sawant and Abhishek Awasthi

Karan Patel and Amita Chandekar

Ram Kapoor and Gautami Gadgil

Eijaz Khan and Anita

Hiten Paintal and Kishwar Merchant

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