#NachBaliye8: The journey of the 'TRUE Baliyes' Sanam Johar & Abigail Pandey!
Catch the journey of Sanam and Abigail, popularly known as 'AbiNam'.
Published: Sunday,Jun 25, 2017 12:27 PM GMT-06:00
Performance 1
Abigail and Sanam set the bar very high with their performance in the opening episode itself. The judges also made it very clear to the jodi that with their dancing skills, they (judges) were going to expect a lot from the couple.
Performance 2
The first to depict the concept of 'obsessive love' in their second performance itself, got Sanam and Abigail a standing ovation from their co-contestants. Sanam was so much into his act of being Abigail's obsessive lover, that he apologised profusely to her, for having hurt her during the act. While the judges loved their concept, they felt Sanam and Abigail lacked a bit in dancing and gave them 26 marks.
Performance 3
After receiving comments for their lack of dancing the week before, Sanam and Abigail performed a Kathak fusion to Kala Chashma. And boy! They lived up to everyone's expectations and their act was loved by one and all.
Performance 4
Sanam performed a strip tease of sorts with Abigail pursuing him to the song 'Kissi Ke Haath Na Aayega Yeh Ladka'. While the judges were impressed with the duo's usage of stage and choreography, there were instances where Abigail missed a step or two. Also, the pole with which Sanam was dancing, almost fell off, affecting Sanam and Abigail's balance. But Terence complimented the jodi for continuing their act, despite the glitches.
Performance 5
Well, this performance is my personal favourite. In a video right before the act, Abigail mentioned how she being a non-dancer, wanted to match steps with Sanam and give him the 'perfect 30' score he craved. And living upto her words, Abigail got Sanam a perfect score. Sanam and Abigail performed an aerial act with water and impressed one and all. Having performed to Half Girlfriend's Baarish track, the duo was complimented by guests Shraddha Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor who felt that they should re-shoot the song in the film and this just was just the first 'perfect 30'.
Performance 6
Sanam and Abigail depicted the struggle of young parents and how they try to steal a moment of romance amidst handling a baby. The couple performed to hindi Hop and impressed all 3 judges, including guests Parineeti Chopra and Ayushmann Khurrana.
Performance 7
They recreated magic with the classic Pehla Nasha song, depicting the magical flavour of everyone's first love. The theme mixed with the complete innocence of Sanam and Abigail themselves, was a winner for them with the judges. And while Terence scored the couple a 9, Mohit and Sonakshi both gave a perfect 10 to the jodi.
Performance 8
Sanam and Abigail put up an act depicting the daily life of a couple in a live in relationship. They grooved to the light-hearted and sensuous 'Aae Udi Udi' and even received a grand salute from Terence and their second 'perfect 30' score.
Performance 9
Neither us nor the judges could get over this performance and will not too anytime soon. If Sanam and Abigail weren't good enough dancers already, their brilliant choreographer Khushbu, joined them for the 'kebab mein haddi' round on the show and no prizes for guessing, the trio received a standing ovation from the whole studio and a consecutive 'perfect 30' score for the third time. The trio performed a sensuous act to the song Rasiya. But what actually mattered to the couple even more was the fact that Terrence actually bowed down to Sanam and confessed to have had his iconic moment on Nach Baliye. Mohit Suri too called the act an international level act.
Performance 10
Having performed with the 13.13 crew to Urban and New School Hip Hop to Remo Dsouza's challenge, Sanam's mentor Remo Dsouza (Dance India Dance) gave the performance a 'killer' title. But the judges were disappointed with Abigail and scored the couple a 33 out of 40.
Performance 11
The best part about this episode was Salman Khan, where he kept pulling Sanam and Abigail's leg right before their performance. Right after the duo's ballet act, Salman was back to teasing Sanam when he was taking off Abigail's shoes. Apart from challenger Terrence giving a standing ovation to Abigail, Salman Khan too called the performance 'phenomenal'. Abigail also had her fan girl moment when Salman crooned his 'Main Hoon Hero Tera' song for her. And then when the scores came, it was no surprise they got their fourth 'perfect 30'.
Performance 12
This weekend we saw Sanam and Abigail get even more filmy with Mohit Suri asking the happy go-lucky couple to depict a heartbreak. The duo crooned to a revamped version of Laal Ishq, which turned out to be a pleasant surprise to one and all. Also, they not only got another standing ovation from Terrence but also from Mohit Suri, once again scored their fifth 'perfect 30'.
Performance 13
Staying true to Sonakshi Sinha'a challenge of keeping in touch throughout the challenge, Sanam and Abigail choose to maintain this connection physically, which again earned them standing ovation from Sonakshi Sinha and guest Diljit Dosanjh. Terrence acknowledged Sanam's effort of bringing contact dance form to the country and again, the couple scored the highest score in the semi finals, a 29.
Performance 14
The duo dedicated their semi final act to Sanam's mother (a single mother) and performed to the instrumental of the heart wrenching 'Maa' song from Taare Zameen Par. In other words Sanam and Abigail described their journey and the role that Sanam's mother has played in their life so far.
Comments (19)
Sanaya Irani and Mohit Sehgal you both have done a great job on NB. All the very best !
5 years ago
Sanaya Irani Have a relaxing break gorgeous and waiting for you to be back on TV soon !!!
6 years ago
Sanaya Irani and Mohit Sehgal love u both a lot. Come back soon
6 years ago
!@ Sanaya Irani Hope to have you back on TV soon after a well deserved break
6 years ago
All the best Sanaya Mohit Sehgal for your future!
6 years ago
Sanaya Irani and Mohit Sehgal Loved you on NB I felt Sabigail would win though
6 years ago
Enjoyed Sabigail this season but watched NB only for Sanaya Irani and Mohit Sehgal
6 years ago
Sanaya Irani and mohit sehgal you both have done a great job on NB. All the very best for your next show.
6 years ago
True baliye matlab ? Sabigail understandably performed very well this season. Though I was rooting for Sanaya Irani & Mohit Sehgal, I felt Sabigail would win.
6 years ago
A Lovely Couple On Nach Baliye 8 Season Congratulations On Winning 1st Runner Up. You Deserve More But Hope So Wonderful In Future Al The Best Guys ;)
6 years ago