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Karisma Kapoor ‘yelled, abused’ Saroj Khan’s dancer; choreographer vowed to never work with her

Karisma Kapoor ‘yelled, abused’ Saroj Khan’s dancer; choreographer vowed to never work with her

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Saroj Khan was known to be a tough teacher, and there are several instances where she didn’t spare leading actresses when it came to perfecting every dance move. However, the choreographer was equally protective and considerate towards her team, even standing up to a leading star like Karisma Kapoor for them. Karisma Kapoor had a fallout with Saroj Khan. When Saroj Khan vowed to never work with Karisma In a recent interaction with Bollywood Thikana, dancer Rubina Khan, who worked closely with Saroj Khan, recalled an incident that allegedly led to a fallout between Saroj and Karisma, after which they never worked together again. Rubina shared, “One time, Karisma Kapoor was shooting a song with Saroj Khan. In that song, there was a sequence where the actors had to run and stop at a particular spot. The set had a tree, and according to the sequence, some boys and girls were hiding on it. During the shot, one of the branches broke and a boy who was hiding there accidentally fell on Karisma Kapoor. She …

Saroj Khan’s dancer fell on Karisma Kapoor, angry actor walked out; they never worked together again | Bollywood News

Saroj Khan’s dancer fell on Karisma Kapoor, angry actor walked out; they never worked together again | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiMay 18, 2026 06:58 PM IST When Dil To Pagal Hai was being cast, several leading actresses reportedly refused to work opposite Madhuri Dixit, who was then considered one of Bollywood’s finest dancers. However, Karisma Kapoor took up the challenge without hesitation and went on to deliver one of the most memorable performances of her career. Ironically, the same actress later reportedly locked horns with legendary choreographer Saroj Khan — Madhuri Dixit’s dance guru — following an on-set incident, after which the two never worked together again. In an interview with Bollywood Thikana, dancer Rubina Khan, who closely worked with Saroj Khan, recalled several behind-the-scenes incidents involving actors and their interactions with the late choreographer. Recalling one such incident involving Karisma Kapoor, Rubina shared, “One time, Karisma Kapoor was shooting a song with Saroj Khan. In that song, there was a sequence where the actors had to run and stop at a particular spot. The set had a tree, and according to the sequence, some boys and girls were hiding on it. …

‘Dreadful dancer’ Priyanka Chopra recalls choreographer yelling at her; Katrina helped her: ‘Learn to dance before…’

‘Dreadful dancer’ Priyanka Chopra recalls choreographer yelling at her; Katrina helped her: ‘Learn to dance before…’

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Over the years, Priyanka Chopra has carved a niche for herself as an all-round performer on screen. A National Award-winning actor, she has done it all – fights, dances, emotional scenes. But the actor admits she was not always this good at everything. In a new interview, she says she was ‘dreadful’ at dance when she started her film career, to the point where a choreographer yelled at her on set. Priyanka Chopra credited studying dance with Katrina Kaif to her improvement. ‘I was a dreadful dancer’ In a new interview with Vogue Arabia, Priyanka recalled her early days in Bollywood. “I was a dreadful dancer when I first started. I was not able to act and nail the choreography at the same time, plus coordinate with my co-star. It was just too many things for my 19- or 20-year-old brain,” she recalled. Priyanka said this inability led to a confrontation with senior choreographer Raju Khan on the sets of one of her first films. “I was filming with Raju Khan in South Africa and …

Karisma Kapoor requests paparazzi ‘zyada zoom mat karna’ during India’s Best Dancer shoot; internet reacts

Karisma Kapoor requests paparazzi ‘zyada zoom mat karna’ during India’s Best Dancer shoot; internet reacts

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Karisma Kapoor grabbed attention online after a video from the sets of India’s Best Dancer Season 5 surfaced, where she is seen politely asking paparazzi not to zoom in while taking photos and recording videos. Karisma Kapoor addresses paparazzi etiquette during India’s Best Dancer Season 5 shoot. (Instagram) The 90s star, who will be seen as a judge on the upcoming season alongside Geeta Kapur, Terence Lewis, and Jaaved Jaaferi, was posing for the cameras outside the set when the moment unfolded. Once the shoot concluded, Karisma calmly addressed the photographers and said, “Zyada zoom mat karna (Don’t zoom too much).” (Also read: Shruti Haasan loses cool after being called ‘mumma’ by paparazzi: ‘Kya bak rahe ho tum?’ ) Karisma Kapoor urges paparazzi for respectful photography The brief interaction quickly sparked conversations online, with many users reacting to concerns around intrusive paparazzi behaviour. Reacting to the video, a Reddit user wrote, “The fact that this needs to be told to grown-a** individuals!” Another user added, “It’s actually very sad.” One more netizen commented, “BREAKING NEWS: …

IIT graduate, UPSC aspirant, dancer: Family, friends remember 22-year-old sexually assaulted, killed by former house help in Delhi | Delhi News

IIT graduate, UPSC aspirant, dancer: Family, friends remember 22-year-old sexually assaulted, killed by former house help in Delhi | Delhi News

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3 min readNew DelhiApr 23, 2026 02:34 AM IST It was about 6 am on Wednesday. Just three days to go for her Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) preliminary examination, a 22-year-old aspirant was in the last phase of her preparation.  She was studying in a room on the terrace of the house. Within an hour,  she was allegedly sexually assaulted and strangled to death with a mobile phone charger at the Southeast Delhi home, said police. About 14 hours later, the accused, Rahul Meena, 23, a former house help who was sacked recently, was arrested from Dwarka. The 22-year-old, an IIT graduate and the daughter of an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, had been preparing for the UPSC for over a year now. She had managed to get top grades even when she was in school, said her family. She had earned accolades for extracurricular activities too, including dance. “She was a prodigious student from the get-go. She had her prelims in the next three days. He (Rahul) targeted her for what? She did …

‘AI will replace Timothée Chalamet, but not dancer on stage’: Charlize Theron slams actor’s ‘reckless comment’ on ballet

‘AI will replace Timothée Chalamet, but not dancer on stage’: Charlize Theron slams actor’s ‘reckless comment’ on ballet

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Timothee Chalamet’s stray comment on ballet and opera from two months ago still haunts him. The Oscar nominee had infamously said nobody cares about the two art forms, leading to a lot of backlash from all circles. Now, fellow actor Charlize Theron has also slammed him, calling the comment ‘reckless’ and saying an artist should not ‘sh**’ on another art form. Charlize Theron has spoken out against Timothee Chalamet’s comments on ballet. Charlize Theron slams Timothee Chalamet In an interview with The New York Times, Charlize said dance was ‘one of the hardest things’ she ever did. When the interviewer took the moment to ask her about Timothee’s statement on dance, in particular ballet, the actor responded, “Oh, boy, I hope I run into him one day. That was a very reckless comment on an art form, two art forms, that we need to lift up constantly because, yes, they do have a hard time. But in 10 years, AI is going to be able to do Timothée’s job, but it will not be able …

Anshumaan Pushkar gets candid about playing a launda dancer in series Satrangi

Anshumaan Pushkar gets candid about playing a launda dancer in series Satrangi

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Intense stories seem to be following Anshumaan Pushkar. The actor, who was last seen in the third season of Delhi Crime, will now be fronting Satrangi — Badle Ka Khel, which explores themes of identity, societal pressures, and the cost of vengeance. In the upcoming Zee5 series, the actor plays the son of a launda dancer. Launda naach is a traditional folk dance from Bihar that sees men dressing up as women and performing. Directed by Jai Basantu Singh, Satrangi tells the story of Pushkar’s Bablu, who is forced by circumstances to step into his father’s shoes. For the actor, it was both a challenge and a creative high to represent a community that is often discriminated against.  “Satrangi gave me the chance to step into the shoes of a character that comes from a world and profession, which is often misunderstood and unfairly looked down upon. As an actor, it was enriching to explore this social reality with honesty and empathy, without judgment or exaggeration. The role challenged me to rely on internal strength, emotional …

Zeenat Aman says she wasn’t ‘a very confident dancer’, reveals what many directors did: Frustrate themselves trying to…

Zeenat Aman says she wasn’t ‘a very confident dancer’, reveals what many directors did: Frustrate themselves trying to…

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Veteran actor Zeenat Aman took a walk down memory lane and shared a video from her “personal favourite” song Oh Diwano Dil Samhalo from her 1979 film The Great Gambler. Taking to Instagram, Zeenat posted the clip, which featured her dancing wearing a red outfit. Zeenat Aman has given several hits such as Satyam Shivam Sundaram, Don, and Yaadon ki Baraat. Zeenat Aman talks about her song Oh Diwano Dil Samhalo Zeenat recalled her dancing days and said that the romantic number Do Lafzon Ki Hai Dil Ki Kahani became the most widely loved song among audiences. The song, Oh Diwano Dil Samhalo, was sung by legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle. It captures what Zeenat called “the confidence and sass of a woman who knows her desirability.” She wrote, “Another hit from The Great Gambler! Do Lafzon Ki was the movie’s most loved song by popular consensus, but this one is my personal favourite. None of that drippy romance stuff here. Just the confidence and sass of a woman who knows her desirability!” Zeenat opens …

I wasn’t a very confident dancer: Zeenat Aman

I wasn’t a very confident dancer: Zeenat Aman

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New Delhi, Actor Zeenat Aman says she was never a confident dancer as she never had formal training, unlike her contemporaries back then, which made directors realise to avoid burdening her with complicated choreography. I wasn’t a very confident dancer: Zeenat Aman Aman went down memory lane and shared a video clip of “Oh Diwano Dil Samhalo” from her 1979 film “The Great Gambler” on her Instagram handle on Monday. Calling the song, which was sung by Asha Bhosle, her personal favourite, Aman said it depicted “the confidence and sass of a woman who knows her desirability” “Another hit from ‘The Great Gambler’! ‘Do Lafzon Ki’ was the movie’s most loved song by popular consensus, but this one is my personal favourite. None of that drippy romance stuff here. Just the confidence and sass of a woman who knows her desirability,” she wrote. “The sequence had three outfit changes, of which the shimmering gold track-pant set tickled me the most! Not only was the outfit completely over the top, the hair team decided to give …

Nani’s Aaya Sher hookstep copied from Baba Jackson? Romania’s Got Talent contestant, dancer posts video proof

Nani’s Aaya Sher hookstep copied from Baba Jackson? Romania’s Got Talent contestant, dancer posts video proof

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The song Aaya Sher from Nani’s upcoming film The Paradise, directed by Srikanth Odela, was released on Tuesday, his birthday. While numerous people took to social media, thrilled and surprised to see Nani doing massy steps, a dancer alleges that the hook step that has gone viral was copied from him. Baba Jackson, a contestant on Season 16 of Românii au talent (Romania’s Got Talent), took to his social media to post video proof. Dancer Baba Jackson has alleged that Nani’s hookstep in The Paradise song is a rip-off of his step. Baba Jackson claims Aaya Sher hookstep a copy of his As soon as videos of Nani’s hookstep in Aaya Sher began going viral, Baba took to Instagram to post a video he had made years earlier of himself performing a complicated step. Captioning it as the ‘original’, he posted a 2024 video in which he dances to the Kurchi Madathapetti song from Guntur Kaaram with a folk dancer. He also posted the clip of Nani doing the Aaya Sher hookstep, calling it a …