Anjali Mamgai and Sahil Khan are in a relationship however they always deny it but this is revealed during several reality dance shows. They first met at a dance workshop in April 2017. Even though they went to the same school in New Delhi, they never met there because Anjali had morning classes and Sahil had evening classes. Sahil, like Anjali, is a dancer and they have both appeared in several reality dance shows.
Anjali Mamgai with Sahil Khan
Dancer
Anjali is a freestyle dancer. She enrolled herself in a dance academy where she learnt different forms of dance including break dance, contemporary, and freestyle.
Audition for Reality Dance Shows
After years of hard work, she auditioned for the reality dance show Dance Deewane season 1 which aired on Colors TV however, she was rejected at the time of audition and couldn’t make it to further rounds.
Anjali Mamgai in a still from the performance in the dance reality show Dance Deewane season 1
In 2019, Anjali with Sahil, auditioned for the reality dance show Dance+5 which aired on Star Plus however they couldn’t make it to the next rounds this time either.
Anjali Mamgai with Sahil Khan and Remo D’Souza on the set of the reality dance show Dance+5
In 2021, she again auditioned for the reality dance show, Dance Deewane Season 3 with her friend Sahil. In this season, they both made it to several rounds before getting eliminated in the last round, Top 5.
Anjali Mamgai with Sahil and their choreographer Paul Marshal on the set of Dance Deewane 3
In 2022, Anjali qualified for the Top 16 of Red Bull Dance Your Style West India Final which took place on 25 September 2022.
Anjali Mamgai in a still from the performance in Red Bull India Dance Your Style
India’s Best Dancer (season 3) 2023
In April 2023, she auditioned for the reality dance show India’s Best Dancer Season 3 which aired on SonyLIV; Anjali mesmerized everyone with her performance and made her place in the Top 13. With her dancing skills, she earned praise from the judges as well as guests including Mukti Mohan, Hardy Sandhu, and Aruna Irani. Hardy Sandhu appreciated her and said,
Anjali, your performance was too good. I know that you have been struggling and helping your family since you were 13. You have come a long way and that can be seen through your dance and your smile. Hats off to you. Many people are going through hardships and I would like to tell them that ‘if you can do that, then everyone can do that.”
With her performance, she made her place in the Top 5 contestants of the show.
Anjali Mamgai (third from the right) in the Top 5 contestants of the reality dance show India’s Best Dancer
On the grand finale day of the show, Anjali had the maximum score as she got the extra 10 points from judges for her performance but she couldn’t beat Samarpan Lama in the audience voting round and became first runner-up of the show.
Anjali Mamgai First runner-up of the dance reality show India’s Best Dancer
Achievements
- First runner-up of India’s Best Dancer 2023
Favourites
- Desert(s): Besan ke Laddoo, Bal Mithai
- Holiday Destination: Pauri Garhwal
Facts/Trivia
- Sonali Bendre, judge of India’s Best Dancer, was impressed with Anjali’s dance performance and her life’s struggle; she gave her the nickname ‘Sher Bachcha.’ She even tied a black thread on her anklet to save her from the evil eye and feed her food with her own hands.
Anjali Mamgai with the actress Sonali Bendre
- After leaving home at the age of 13, Anjali took on the responsibility of caring for her mother and sisters. She refused to let her mother work and instead began working herself to support the family.
- Anjali’s childhood was spent in financial constraints that prevented her from joining in school picnics and trips. To make ends meet, she had to work, which caused her studies to suffer. However, during a show, Mukti Mohan, a well-known actress, was moved by Anjali’s dedication and commitment to her family. Consequently, she offered Anjali a scholarship to study performing arts at her institution, Mukti Manch, so that Anjali could pursue her education effectively.
- On 30 September 2023, actors Govinda, Tiger Shroff, and actress Kriti Sanon danced with the top 5 contestants on India’s Best Dancer finale.
Anjali Mamgai with Tiger Shroff
- She follows a vegetarian diet.
- She has a YouTube channel, Anjali Mamgani, where she uploads her vlogs.
- Anjali is very afraid of ghosts.
- In an interview, she revealed three things without which she cannot live; these are mobile phone, chaat masala, and food.
- She loves to eat and needs something to eat frequently otherwise she gets grumpy.
- Anjali endorses various brands through her social media platforms including Campus Activewear and MuscleBlaze.
Anjali Mamgai promoting Campus shoes