Malaika to replace Karan on Jhalak... as judge

A<g data-gr-id="27">ctor -produ</g>cer Malaika Arora Khan says she is looking forward to stepping into filmmaker Karan Johar’s shoes as one of the judges of the celebrity dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded. Malaika will soon be seen on the panel with her co-judges Lauren <g data-gr-id="10">Gottleib</g>, Ganesh Hegde and Shahid Kapoor. 

Excited about judging the show that is hosted by Manish Paul, Malaika said that she is “really looking forward to <g data-gr-id="11">step</g> into Karan’s shoes and enjoy some spectacular performances along with Shahid and the other judges”. 

“I worship dance and hold it in high regard. I have sampled some awesome performances on this season of ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’ and not to mention, some great entertainment by Karan and Shahid,” she added in a statement. Karan, who has been on the judging panel on the show from the last four years, will announce his exit this week. 

Lauren will showcase a contemporary dance performance on Karan’s favourite song Lag <g data-gr-id="16">jaa</g> gale as a tribute on behalf of the entire Jhalak team.