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Dhindora Baje Re, with its spectacular choreography and vibrant visuals, provided a cultural spectacle that captivated audiences nationwide.
Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has triumphed at the 71st National Film Awards, winning two major awards. Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh's romantic drama received the Best Popular Film Award for providing wholesome entertainment and took home the award for Best Choreography for the song Dhindora Baje Re.
Dhindora Baje Re was the grandest and most vibrant dance number of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. The song, with its spectacular choreography and vibrant visuals, provided a cultural spectacle that captivated audiences nationwide.
The Making Dhindora Baje Re
The throwback video of the making of Dhindora Baje Re surfaced on social media after the big win. The 2023 video posted by choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant showcased the making of this grand music video. Set in the backdrop of Durga Puja, the behind-the-scenes video showed Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt dressed in traditional attire, learning the steps of the choreography and shooting the dance number. The set, beautifully decorated in red and white, highlighted its majestic appearance, perfectly complementing the theme of Durga Puja.
In the video, Alia Bhatt was seen talking about the song and admitted it was her favourite song in the film. 'I think it's one of my favourites… I think it's one of the best songs," she stated. 'It is such a different sort of number; it's Indian mixed with quintessential whatever Hindi film dance, but it was very, very challenging, super high-octane, and super high-energy," she added.
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Alia Bhatt's Comment on the National Award Win
Taking to social media, Alia Bhatt shared glimpses of her rehearsals for Dhindora Baje Re. Sharing the video, she wrote, 'Reliving these memories and my heart is sooo full today. Dhidora Baje Re is your brilliance @vaibhavi.merchant. Forever grateful for the unforgettable journey that was #RRKPK, and to every single member of this brilliant team, this win is yours."
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She further reposted the winning announcement on her Instagram stories and wrote, 'What a moment. Love to the incredible team that made this film so magical," followed by a heart emoji.
Plot and Cast of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
The romantic comedy family drama, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, follows the love story of a boisterous Punjabi, Rocky, and a headstrong Bengali journalist, Rani. Coming from different cultural backgrounds, the couple decides to live with each other's families to bridge their cultural divide and assess the viability of their relationship. Alongside Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh, the film casts Dharmendra, Shabana Azmi, Jaya Bachchan, Tota Roy Chowdhury, Aamir Bashir, and others in prominent roles.
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