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India Today
4 days ago
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- India Today
Curious case of missing dance from dance numbers - no choreography, only clickbait
Once upon a time, a dance number meant dance. It included high-energy choreography, expressive moves, and storytelling through motion. Today, what is often labelled as a dance number feels more like a tactic to fill cinema halls. From weddings to break-up parties, festivals to night outs, the film industry has long provided a track for every occasion. But in the race to go viral, is it losing the very soul of dance?advertisementLook at the recent crop of viral songs. 'Dabidi Dibidi', 'Mere Mehboob' to 'Kissik'. Catchy? Yes. Stylish? Absolutely. But do they have dance? That depends on how one defines it. Because if you think gyrating with the man in the video or jumping on him makes for a step, then you haven't seen the pure challenge of Helen's 'Mehbooba Mehbooba' or the stunning workout-like moves of Katrina Kaif's 'Chikni Chameli'. In today's Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts-driven world, songs are often tailor-made for that one viral step or even just a what does the industry think? spoke to the industry experts - dancers, choreographers, producers, directors, and also the audience to understand where dance has vanished from these sizzling, fun has the process changed? Veteran director, producer, and choreographer Ahmed Khan noted how the process of creating dance numbers has dramatically changed over the years. 'It's not how it was in the early 90s. It has changed in the 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s. The process has been very different. Earlier, there used to be music recordings, sittings, discussions of songs. Then actors used to come for recordings, sit and talk,' he shared.'Now, actors come directly on set at times. I'm not saying there's anything wrong, but I think the actors are more prepared today. They are well-versed in their homework. Before coming into the industry, they trained themselves,' reflected preparation, however, doesn't always translate into physical choreography. It often plays out in how a shot looks, not how a dance line between glamour and discomfortActor Elli AvrRam admits the line between glamour and discomfort can get actors have an opinion when it comes to the making of dance numbers? She responds, 'In costumes? Yes, absolutely. From camera angles, though? I would say once you reach a certain position, you can be allowed to be heard.''I'm not somebody who feels that it is graceful when you suddenly end up seeing your song and there's a zoomed shot of your breast, for example. I feel it is a little bit ridiculous and not tasteful to be honest,' AvrRam the actor's lens, artistic control is often tied to your standing in the industry. She candidly shared, 'It also depends on where you are in your career and how comfortable you are with yourself. You should also have the guts to express your opinion. Without being afraid that it will be taken in a bad way. I think that comes with a lot of integrity - to just have the guts to be you and express what you feel.' But, is it more vulgar than fun?advertisementYet, not all songs maintain this balance. Some openly invite accusations of bluntly said, 'If it's vulgar, it's vulgar. Who makes them do it? The makers, the choreographer, or the director. They have some intention in their mind. As makers, you have to keep a thin line. And that line is on you, whether you want to cross it or not. There's nothing like unknown. When you end up teasing somebody, you can't say 'I did it unknowingly.' You are teasing. There's an effort to it and an action to it.'AvrRam, who has been part of songs like 'Harr Funn Maula' alongside actor Aamir Khan and 'Chamma-Chamma', says her comfort and craft come first. 'Personally, I have not experienced anything like this (criticism) in any of the songs I have done. I don't think I would ever do anything where I feel uncomfortable, or I think it's going in some other direction.'advertisement'I'm very opinionated when it comes to my craft. Because obviously, I want to deliver my best. I want to feel my best while I'm performing. My dance moves have to resonate with me. I've always just surrendered to the choreographer, the director, and their vision,' she her, this line isn't just about personal comfort but social responsibility.'I think in certain things, it's very important as a human being, and when you're also an artiste. It's all very individual - how deeply, sensibly, and intelligently you choose to develop. That you are a part of something, creating something that will reach out to a larger audience. There are sometimes family films. Will it make sense to portray a dance number like this in a family? Like, for children - one has to be extremely sensitive,' the actor said. Entertainment over storytelling for viralityDirector Siddharth P Malhotra admits most of these songs are made more for entertainment than storytelling. 'I don't think there is a narrative purpose it will serve. It just gives you more entertainment. A dance number, unless it's a dance-based film, will not help you in the narrative of the film.'advertisement'What helps is that it creates some kind of trend. If a dance step has become viral, people use it to dance at parties or in nightclubs. You impersonate a star's favourite step and that's pretty much the idea,' he sees a viral song as a tool to increase the film's reach.'Every director does not come with audience expectations. Some directors love dance-steps and are very picky about them. Some are not. Each director today is actually now telling a story and being honest with their story more than the formula of the story. The competition has gone so high that now if you don't deliver, you're gone,' the 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' director said.'You want that one step, which hopefully will become the 'Tauba-Tauba'. It will help your film gain further popularity. The viral dance step will make your film eternal. For the prosperity of the film, every director or producer would want some kind of step that sticks with the youth or with the masses in general,' he said. Do these songs help in business?Trade analyst Girish Johar echoed this sentiment. He said, 'I think that they definitely help with getting a lot of eyeballs and getting a lot of resonance. Music is a very critical element in the Indian movie ethos. Whenever a film does well, music plays a very critical role."advertisementJohar points to 'Tauba-Tauba' and the songs of 'Stree' to illustrate how music still drives audience verdict?From the audience's side, the reactions are more airline professional and mother of two, Seema Chhillar, shared: 'If a song is playing on loop at home because my kids love it, we naturally get curious about the film behind it. It often tempts us to plan a theatre outing. As a mother, I'm always mindful of what my kids are watching. When a song with suggestive choreography suddenly comes on, it puts me in an awkward spot,' she Birla, a 26-year-old software engineer and avid Bollywood fan, said: 'As someone who loves dancing and grew up copying full dance routines from songs like 'Desi Girl' or 'Ghagra', it's disappointing. How am I supposed to recreate some of these dance moves that we see on reels today?' That tension between glamour and grace is where most dance numbers now live. Some dazzle. Some distract. Many barely dance at all. Whether you groove to them or scroll past, they aren't going offbeat anytime soon.- Ends
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Asha Bhosle honours RD Burman's 85th birth anniversary with harmonium tribute: " I used to sing his songs very easily, but those who come now will find it difficult"
Today marks the 85th birth anniversary of legendary composer Rahul Dev Burman. His wife, singer Asha Bhosle, paid tribute by garlanding his photo and honoring his harmonium. Known as Pancham Da, Burman revolutionized Bollywood music with iconic songs like "Dum Maro Dum," leaving a lasting legacy in Indian music. Today, June 27, marks the 85th birth anniversary of the late music composer Rahul Dev Burman , and his wife, the celebrated singer Asha Bhosle , honored the occasion. She paid tribute by respectfully acknowledging his treasured harmonium, placed alongside his photograph and various awards and medals. A Personal Gesture of Remembrance The singer, adorned in a lovely pastel saree and her characteristic pearl necklace, honored her husband by placing a garland on his picture. Many might not know that this legendary pair, a singer and a music composer, not only created hit songs together but were also husband and wife. Memories of Musical Collaboration Bhosle fondly recalled her collaboration with RD Burman , emphasizing how effortlessly she could sing his compositions. She told IANS, 'I never had any difficulty tuning with him. I never faced any trouble during recordings. I used to sing his songs very easily, but those who come now will find it difficult. They won't be able to sing the songs that I have sung." Their Personal Journey Asha Bhosle and Rahul Dev Burman tied the knot in 1980. Although they separated in the late 1980s due to Burman's lifestyle choices, their deep respect for each other never faded, and they maintained regular contact until his death in 1994. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Amritsar to Thailand Batik Airlines Book Now Undo Legacy of a Musical Legend Rahul Dev Burman, also called Pancham Da, was a famous Indian music composer who changed Bollywood music from the 1960s to the 1980s. He mixed Western instruments and electronic sounds with traditional Indian melodies. Some of his popular songs are "Dum Maro Dum" and "Mehbooba Mehbooba." He worked with famous singers like Kishore Kumar , Lata Mangeshkar , and Asha Bhosle.
India Gazette
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Asha Bhosle, Minister Ashish Selar visit RD Burman's residence to celebrate singer's 85th birth anniversary
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 27 (ANI): Padma Vibhushan singer Asha Bhosale visited the late legendary musician RD Burman's residence to pay her respects on his 85th birth anniversary. Asha Bhosle annually visits her late husband and veteran singer R.D. Burman's residence on his birth anniversary to express her gratitude for his contributions to the music industry. She is often joined by RD Burman fans who also visit the singer's residence to pay tribute. This year, the Maharashtra Bhushan singer was joined by the Minister of Cultural Affairs of Maharashtra, Ashish Shelar. Asha Bhosle offered flowers at the photo of RD Barman, followed by placing a garland at the harmonium in a tribute to his musical career. The veteran singer was joined by Ashish Selar, who paid tribute by offering his respects to R.D. Burman. It was followed by the birthday cake-cutting ceremony. While talking to ANI, Asha Bhosale recounted her experience working with RD Burman, also popularly known as Pancham Da. She expressed her sorrow at the absence of the legendary singer among them as they celebrated his 85th birthday anniversary. 'It's been so many years. I mean, he was an assistant in Nau Do Gyarah. I have been singing with his father since then. Then with him. There are many things. We have done many good songs. Good, I mean, difficult songs too. Easy songs too. We have done a lot. It's his birthday, but he is not here. I feel very sad about this. So, celebrating his birthday, I just think of him. It's very good to think of him,' said Asha Bhosle. On the occasion of RD Burman's birth anniversary, Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister, Shelar, said that Pancham Da's work has inspired millions of Indians. 'I would like to say this to all the people of India. All the people in the world who love music. They are remembering Panchamda today. Their songs. The music they have composed. The songs they have sung at some places. And at some places, he has also worked in films. We remember Panchamda in many such roles. And the work he has done. It gives happiness, peace, prosperity, and enthusiasm to every Indian,' said Asish Shelar. Burman's full name was Rahul Dev Burman, and he was born on June 27, 1939, in Calcutta to singer and composer Sachin Dev Burman. Popularly known as Pancham Da, he composed music for 331 films and did most of the work with his wife Asha Bhosle and Kishore Kumar. He also sang many great songs, including 'Mehbooba Mehbooba', the famous song from the film 'Sholay'. Despite being the foundation for numerous budding Bollywood music directors, he only received three Filmfare Awards, one of which was awarded posthumously for '1942: A Love Story'. Burman was first married to Rita Patel, from whom he separated in 1971. After that, he collaborated with Asha Bhosle on several occasions on the professional front. Both the artists were trendsetters at that time and their love for music brought them closer. He was six years younger than Asha and fell head over heels in love with her. He proposed to her, but she initially rejected his proposal, reportedly because of the haunting memories of her past marriage. However, after a lot of persuasion, Asha agreed to marry him, and they tied the knot in 1980. The couple was happy together but went through a rough patch in the late 1980s because of Burman's alcoholism. However, they remained on good terms for several years. Burman passed away at the age of 54 due to cardiac arrest. (ANI)
India Gazette
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Asha Bhosle, Minister Ashish Selar visit RD Burman's residence to celebrate singer's 86th birth anniversary
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 27 (ANI): Padma Vibhushan singer Asha Bhosale visited the late legendary musician RD Burman's residence to pay her respects on his 86th birth anniversary. Asha Bhosle annually visits her late husband and veteran singer R.D. Burman's residence on his birth anniversary to express her gratitude for his contributions to the music industry. She is often joined by RD Burman fans who also visit the singer's residence to pay tribute. This year, the Maharashtra Bhushan singer was joined by the Minister of Cultural Affairs of Maharashtra, Ashish Shelar. Asha Bhosle offered flowers at the photo of RD Barman, followed by placing a garland at the harmonium in a tribute to his musical career. The veteran singer was joined by Ashish Selar, who paid tribute by offering his respects to R.D. Burman. It was followed by the birthday cake-cutting ceremony. While talking to ANI, Asha Bhosale recounted her experience working with RD Burman, also popularly known as Pancham Da. She expressed her sorrow at the absence of the legendary singer among them as they celebrated his 85th birthday anniversary. 'It's been so many years. I mean, he was an assistant in Nau Do Gyarah. I have been singing with his father since then. Then with him. There are many things. We have done many good songs. Good, I mean, difficult songs too. Easy songs too. We have done a lot. It's his birthday, but he is not here. I feel very sad about this. So, celebrating his birthday, I just think of him. It's very good to think of him,' said Asha Bhosle. On the occasion of RD Burman's birth anniversary, Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister, Shelar, said that Pancham Da's work has inspired millions of Indians. 'I would like to say this to all the people of India. All the people in the world who love music. They are remembering Panchamda today. Their songs. The music they have composed. The songs they have sung at some places. And at some places, he has also worked in films. We remember Panchamda in many such roles. And the work he has done. It gives happiness, peace, prosperity, and enthusiasm to every Indian,' said Asish Shelar. Burman's full name was Rahul Dev Burman, and he was born on June 27, 1939, in Calcutta to singer and composer Sachin Dev Burman. Popularly known as Pancham Da, he composed music for 331 films and did most of the work with his wife Asha Bhosle and Kishore Kumar. He also sang many great songs, including 'Mehbooba Mehbooba', the famous song from the film 'Sholay'. Despite being the foundation for numerous budding Bollywood music directors, he only received three Filmfare Awards, one of which was awarded posthumously for '1942: A Love Story'. Burman was first married to Rita Patel, from whom he separated in 1971. After that, he collaborated with Asha Bhosle on several occasions on the professional front. Both the artists were trendsetters at that time and their love for music brought them closer. He was six years younger than Asha and fell head over heels in love with her. He proposed to her, but she initially rejected his proposal, reportedly because of the haunting memories of her past marriage. However, after a lot of persuasion, Asha agreed to marry him, and they tied the knot in 1980. The couple was happy together but went through a rough patch in the late 1980s because of Burman's alcoholism. However, they remained on good terms for several years. Burman passed away at the age of 54 due to cardiac arrest. (ANI)
