Get Ready for a Dance-Off: Netflix’s "Best of the Best" Cast Announced!
Netflix is turning up the heat with its latest film, "Best of the Best," directed by Lena Khan and set in the vibrant world of competitive Bollywood dance. The movie features a star-studded cast, including Chaneil Kular from Sex Education, Ankur Rathee known for Four More Shots Please and Shehzada, and Shreya Navile from Taish and Parampara. Joining them are Becky Alex, Nihar Duvvuri (John Proctor Is The Villain), Nico Greetham (The Prom), Amryn Khurana (Legends), Tanishq Joshi, Lilly Singh (A Little Late With Lilly Singh), Sasha Bhasin (XO Kitty, The Pitt), Janina Gavankar (Big Sky, Borderlands), and Saara Chaudry (The Muppets Mayhem). They will share the screen with previously announced talents Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Priyanka Kedia, and Hasan Minhaj.
Plot Overview:
"Best of the Best" follows the journey of childhood best friends Maya and Anjali as they join their college’s competitive Bollywood dance team. As they strive for the national championship, they quickly realize that the competition is fierce and more intense than they ever expected.
The screenplay is crafted by Hasan Minhaj and Prashanth Venkataramanujam, with production led by 186K Films and Rideback’s Jonathan Eirich. Executive producers include Ryan Halprin from Rideback and Ellen Schwartz.
Cultural Significance:
On many college campuses, dance teams serve as vital spaces for South Asian community building and cultural exchange. The competitive dance circuit brings together teams from across the nation, allowing them to showcase their talents and strive to be recognized as the "Best of the Best." This film not only celebrates the vibrant world of Bollywood Fusion Dance but also explores the challenges of young adulthood and the enduring power of friendship.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting film that promises to be a colorful and uplifting journey into the heart of dance and camaraderie!
