Birthday Special: Here’s looking at Farah Khan’s 10 best choreographed Bollywood tracks | Hindi Movie News
Talking about choreographers, Farah Khan’s name is synonymous with good dance moves. From having choreographed multiple hits, she has moved to film direction, yet she continues her tryst with her first love – dance. On her birthday today, here’s looking at 10 interesting dance numbers from Bollywood movies that she has choreographed.
Pehla Nasha
The song from the film ‘Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar’ (1992) marked Farah’s entry into Bollywood. A melodious, romantic track featuring Aamir Khan and Ayesha Jhulka has the duo daydreaming and dancing in a picturesque valley.
Ruk Ja O Dil Deewane
This song from Bollywood’s iconic film ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ (1995) featured Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. Farah, who loves introducing twists to her choreography, borrowed interesting steps from the Lindy-Hop and Rock ‘n’ Roll genres.
Chaiyya Chaiyya
One of the most iconic Bollywood songs, ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’ from ‘Dil Se’ (1998) had Farah introducing a prop. And the prop was a train! Who would have ever imagined Malaika Arora dancing on top of a running locomotive with Shah Rukh Khan matching steps with her?!
Ek Pal Ka Jeena
This song from ‘Kaho Na… Pyaar Hai’ (2000) marked Hrithik Roshan’s entry in Bollywood. Just like the hero’s acting in the film, his dancing also became a talking point, thanks to this song. The hook step choreographed by Farah, called the ‘air pumping step’, is still remembered while mimicking Roshan junior.
Chale Jaise Hawayein
This is one more example of the twists Farah loves to introduce to her songs. The first half of the dance number from ‘Main Hoon Na’ (2004) featuring Amrita Rao was shot in a single take! The only break in action is when Zayed Khan’s character Laxman is introduced and the camera cuts to Shah Rukh Khan reminiscing about his long-lost younger brother.
Dhoom Taana
This song gave an opportunity to Deepika Padukone to flaunt her dancing skills in her debut film ‘Om Shanti Om’ (2007). The actress looks like an
apsara as she dances with Shah Rukh Khan in the extravagant track sporting classical and fusion moves.
Munni Badnaam Hui
It came, it saw, it conquered. Well, that’s exactly what the song from ‘Dabanng’ (2010) did on the musical charts that year. The peppy track with
desi beats featured Malaika Arora. Farah Khan’s portrayal of Malaika in the item song was
seeti-maar at single screens and even at multiplexes!
Sheila Ki Jawani
Farah’s most sizzling and sensational number choreographed till date, this song saw Katrina Kaif in a raunchy avatar. The choreographer kept the signature move so simple that it caught on with the audience in a jiffy! This song from ‘Tees Maar Khan’ (2010) stood out as a modern item number with Kat doing seductive moves. A
takkar to Malaika from ‘Munni Badnaam’?
Zingaat
Farah Khan choreographed the Hindi remake of the hit Marathi track ‘Zingaat’ from the film ‘Dhadak’ (2018). Featuring Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor, the duo matched the loud beats with
dhinchak steps.
The Hook Up Song
Alia Bhatt made a guest appearance in the hit track from ‘Student of the Year 2’ (2019). The actress, along with Tiger Shroff, followed Farah’s instructions to portray sizzling chemistry on screen! Reportedly, the tough steps designed by Farah left Alia with a few bruises, but she refused to give up and despite juggling a couple of films, returned to the set every day.
