Close X
Friday, November 29, 2024
ADVT 
Bollywood

Deaf-Mute 'Super Dancer' Boy Gets Medical Help From Channel

The Canadian Press, 26 Oct, 2016 11:18 AM
    Harsh Dhara -- a 10-year-old hearing and speech impaired child contestant on popular dance reality show "Super Dancer" -- is getting medical treatment sponsored by Sony Entertainment Television.
     
    Harsh has impressed the show's judges -- actress Shilpa Shetty, ace choreographer Geeta Kapoor and filmmaker Anurag Basu -- with his unique talent of dancing without being able to hear a note of music.
     
    He has been given a hearing aid due to which he can hear 70 per cent better, and he is also getting speech therapy.
     
    In an upcoming episode, Harsh will be seen speaking in a muffled sound. 
     
    "He said 'Geeta ma, Shilpa Shetty and Anurag Basu' in muffled sound, but it was a big moment for everyone. Everyone was choked. Shilpa expressed how Harsh was her late father's favourite, who if he was still around, would have been extremely happy to see the moment," said a source from the show's set.
     
    Gaurav Nathani, who is Harsh's dance teacher, is happy that Harsh has started gaining hearing ability and would also be able to speak in future. 
     
    "I decided to take up the challenge to teach Harsh and since he could not listen, I communicated with him through gestures. Now he can hear quite well, but will have to undergo speech therapy before he can respond to sounds properly. It's a happy moment for us."

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    Sonali Bendre Wants Films Out Of Her Comfort Zone

    Sonali Bendre Wants Films Out Of Her Comfort Zone
    Actress Sonali Bendre says unless there is role which is "different" and "out of comfort zone" for her, she is not interested to do more films.

    Sonali Bendre Wants Films Out Of Her Comfort Zone

    Harshvardhan, Sonam Kapoor Sweetly Bond At A Chat Show

    Harshvardhan, Sonam Kapoor Sweetly Bond At A Chat Show
    The chat show for Anupama Chopra's Film Companion shows Harshvardhan and Sonam Kapoor open up about personal choices and decisions.

    Harshvardhan, Sonam Kapoor Sweetly Bond At A Chat Show

    Actor Alok Nath's Son Caught Drink Driving, Twitter's Back To 'Sanskari' Jokes

    Actor Alok Nath's Son Caught Drink Driving, Twitter's Back To 'Sanskari' Jokes
    Shivang Nath has been fined Rs. 2,600 and is car has been impounded.

    Actor Alok Nath's Son Caught Drink Driving, Twitter's Back To 'Sanskari' Jokes

    Police Refers Dowry Dispute Involving Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Family For Mediation

    Police have referred the dowry case between film actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui's sister-in-law and his family members to mediation for resolution of the matter.

    Police Refers Dowry Dispute Involving Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Family For Mediation

    Soha Ali Khan Has 'No Illusion' About Her Popularity

    Soha Ali Khan Has 'No Illusion' About Her Popularity
    Soha Ali Khan said that she has no illusion about her popularity and that there is a section of audience, which is more interested in content than a film's lead stars.

    Soha Ali Khan Has 'No Illusion' About Her Popularity

    All About You: Deepika Padukone’s Fashion Brand Launches Its First Campaign

    All About You: Deepika Padukone’s Fashion Brand Launches Its First Campaign
    'All About You' is inspired by the style of Deepika Padukone and celebrates the modern femininity of Indian women.

    All About You: Deepika Padukone’s Fashion Brand Launches Its First Campaign