Dance has always been an integral part of Indian culture, and Bollywood has given a new definition to it. The Hindi film industry has produced some of the best dancers in the world, and their mesmerizing moves have left a mark on everyone’s hearts. On International Dance Day, &TV actors share their favourite Bollywood celebrity dancers and their desire to perform with them someday.
Anita Pradhan, who portrays Malti Devi in Doosri Maa, hails from Jaipur and has a deep-rooted love for folk dance. She shares her dream of performing with the legendary Rekha. Anita reveals that dance runs in her veins and that she cannot imagine her life without it. She is not only an actress but also a professional dancer and instructor who has represented Rajasthani folk dance during the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
Anita’s admiration for Rekha stems from the latter’s charismatic performances in songs like “Salam-e-Ishq” and “Ankhon Ki Masti.” She hopes to share the stage with Rekha and perform one of her iconic dancing routines someday.
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Kamna Pathak, who portrays Rajesh Singh in Happu Ki Ultan Paltan, is a big fan of the late Sridevi. She was inspired to learn how to dance after watching the legendary actress perform. Kamna admits that she was overjoyed when her friends called her “Hamari Sridevi” after she danced to many of the late actress’s songs.
She believes that nobody can match Sridevi’s energy and expression while performing any dance number. Kamna’s favourites include “Mere Hathon Mein Nau Churiyan” and “Hawa Hawaii.” Although she regrets that her dream of sharing the stage with Sridevi will remain unfulfilled, Kamna dedicates this International Dance Day to her idol.
Shubhangi Atre, aka Angoori from Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai, is a trained Kathak dancer who loves Indian classical dance forms. She admires Madhuri Dixit and considers her the epitome of dance in Bollywood. Shubhangi enjoys watching Madhuri dance with so much grace and style on screen. She says that no one can match Madhuri’s perfection and that the title “Dancing Diva” genuinely belongs to her. Shubhangi has received many compliments for her dancing skills, but the one that left her on cloud nine was when Jackie Shroff compared her to Madhuri. It has always been one of her dreams to perform with Madhuri, and she hopes to make it happen someday.
These actors’ love for dance and their admiration for Bollywood’s dancing divas showcase the significance of dance in Indian culture. Dancing not only allows us to express ourselves but also helps us stay fit and healthy. As Shubhangi rightly said, “I wish everyone can use dancing as a medium to express themselves and stay fit.”
Bollywood’s dancing divas have inspired many people to pursue their passion for dance, and they continue to leave a mark on our hearts. These &TV actors’ desire to share the stage with their idols and perform one of their iconic routines is a testament to the impact that dance and Bollywood have on our lives.
