The much-awaited celebrity couples dance reality show Nach Baliye is all set to be back on television with its ninth season and the buzz around the show is getting stronger by the day. Adding a twist to the ninth season, Salman Khan, who is producing Nach Baliye 9, has roped in ex-couples to compete on the dance reality show. While names like Yuvika Chaudhary - Prince Narula, Abhinav Shukla - Rubina Dilaik Gautam Rode - Pankhuri Awasthy, Anita Hassanandani - Rohit Reddy, Parth Samthaan - Erica Fernandes, are surfacing on the internet, Kasautii Zindagii Kay actress Urvashi Dholakia and Chandrakanta actor Vishal Singh have confirmed their participation in the show. Nach Baliye 9: Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh Will Not Join Salman Khan for the Grand Premiere, Here's Why

Now the latest reports suggest that there will be an opening act by Romeo Akbar Walter actress Mouni Roy. Yes, you read that right! According to a report in Mumbai Mirror, Mouni, who is a trained classical dancer, will be performing Kathak on "Ghar More Pardesiya" and other tracks in Salman Khan's Nach Baliye 9. Confirming the news, the ported quoted a source (close to the development) as saying, "While it has been pre-recorded for the premiere, she will join Salman and the contestants for the shoot again for a brief segment."

Expressing her love for this (Kathak) dance form, Mouni had earlier told the tabloid, "I would love to do something related to Kathak and other classical dance forms. That’s something I have dreamt of doing since I was a little girl." On the professional front, Mouni's now awaiting her upcoming release Made in China, where she will be seen opposite Rajkumar Rao. Mouni will also be seen sharing screen space with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in Brahmastra, helmed by Ayan Mukerji. Nach Baliye 9: Confirmed! Vivek Dahiya Joins Divyanka Tripathi in Hosting the Grand Premiere of Salman Khan’s Reality Show

Meanwhile, Mouni Roy, who had signed her fifth movie Bole Chudiyan alongside Nawazuddin Siddiqui, is no longer a part of the project. Reportedly, Mouni has quit the film as she felt that there were several discrepancies in the contract and therefore she never signed it at all, while the producer Rajesh Bhatia calls her unprofessional. Mouni Roy Shares Hot Bikini Picture on Instagram, Deletes, Posts It Again! View Sultry Photo of Brahmastra Actress

Talking about Nach Baliye, TV actress Jennifer Winget and comedian Sunil Grover will be hosting the upcoming season. But recently an online portal had reported that Nach Baliye 8 winner Divyanka Tripathi will host the show. Confirming the same, Divyanka too had said, "Vivek and I are doing it together for the pre-launch episode. I always wanted to host with Vivek. I'm very happy that we got this opportunity in Nach, which has been a very important part of our life." Stay tuned!

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