Shiv Thakare received a special compliment from the judges of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 11. Marzi Pestonji replaced Judge Farah Khan in the previous episodes. Shiv Thakare scored 27 in his performance. He performed with his choreographer Romsha Singh and special guest choreographer Vaishnavi Patil. The judges praised his dance performance, with Marzi sir calling him the Govinda of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. Arshad sir noted the grace in his dance. Shiv Thakare was speechless and overwhelmed by the judges' reactions.
