Farah Khan recalls how Malaika Arora turned up to dance in “Dil Se:
Ace Choreographer turned Filmmaker Farah Khan on an old chat show recalled how Malaika Arora showed up on the dance floor for the Chaiyya Chaiyya song with Shah Rukh Khan for Mani Ratnam’s directorial
Dil Se.
When the Om Shanti Om maker appeared on the popular chat show, Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai, she shared that they approached a lot of people for the song before Malaika was finalized at the last minute.
She went on to add that she knew Malaika way before they shot the track adding that they actually tried for a lot of people and had none even one week before the song was supposed to be picturised.
Farah further revealed
She wasn’t aware if Malaika could dance. But knew that her look was right. She looks beautiful.”
Farah said that in the last minute, director Mani Ratnam left the decision to her. “Get anybody”.At the end, she admitted that Malaika ended up giving a mind-blowing performance in the Chaiyya Chaiyya track.
The song was reportedly adapted from the lyrics of
Tere Ishq Nachaya, written by Bulleh Shah.
Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman has provided the score, with lyrics penned by Gulzar. The track has been crooned by Sukhwinder Singh and Sapna Awasthi.
The iconic number has been performed on top of a moving train by Malaika and the protagonist Shah Rukh Khan.
The mesmerizing number continues to be one of the most memorable tracks, remembered for its energetic steps and intense lyrics.
It still remains an inspiration for several dance enthusiasts across the country.
The movie is the final installment in Ratnam’s trilogy after Roja (1992) and Bombay (1995).
News Edit KV Raman
