All posts tagged: International Dance Day

Shefali Shah says ‘dance like nobody is watching’ as she grooves to Sapne Mein Milti Hai, fans love her free spirit

Shefali Shah says ‘dance like nobody is watching’ as she grooves to Sapne Mein Milti Hai, fans love her free spirit

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Shefali Shah marked International Dance Day on Wednesday by sharing a free, candid video of herself dancing to the iconic track Sapne Mein Milti Hai from her film Satya. The dimly lit video, likely shot at a small event, saw the actor dance her heart out, with social media users praising her free spirit. Shefali Shah shared an unfiltered side of hers for International Dance Day. Shefali Shah shares dance video On Wednesday, Shefali shared the video on Instagram with the caption: “You guys must have heard the saying, “Dance like nobody is watching”… I take it very seriously.” In the video, Shefali can be seen dancing with the fullness of her heart and basking in unfiltered joy. Fans instantly reacted to the post, with many praising her energy levels. One of them wrote, “You own this song!!” Another praised the actor for putting an unfiltered image on social media. Actor JD Majethia also commented on the post, “Who will know that saying better than me.” All about the song and Satya Sapne Mein Milti …

International Dance Day 2026: Vaibhavi Merchant, Chinni Prakash, Vijay Ganguly on changing dynamics of choreography

International Dance Day 2026: Vaibhavi Merchant, Chinni Prakash, Vijay Ganguly on changing dynamics of choreography

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On International Dance Day, choreographers reflect on the evolution of dance in Hindi cinema, from classical-inspired movements of the past to today’s globally influenced choreography. Retaining the soul of the song is important: Vaibhavi Merchant Vijay Ganguly, Vaibhavi Merchant Vaibhavi, who won National Awards for Dholi Taaro Dhol Baaje (Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, 1999) and Dhindora Baaje Re (Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, 2023), refers to songs from Guide (1965), Pakeezah (1972) and Jewel Thief (1965) as “classics”. She shares, “When I watch the songs of choreographers of the yesteryear’s be it my own grandfather B Hiralalji or Sarojji’s mentor B Sohanlalji, songs from films like Guide (1965) or Pakeezah (1972), Jewel Thief (1965), those are what I call classics. The dance competition between Padminiji and Vyjantimala in Raj Tilak (1958) is my all time favourite. The masters have done it all and we are just an extension. Now we have Jimmy Jib’s and fancy equipment to help us but retaining the soul of the song is important. Today we have directors like Karan …

Karisma Kapoor shares cute pic of her ‘first official dance’ with grandpa Raj Kapoor; Kareena Kapoor calls it love | Bollywood

Karisma Kapoor shares cute pic of her ‘first official dance’ with grandpa Raj Kapoor; Kareena Kapoor calls it love | Bollywood

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People around the world celebrated International Dance Day today, on April 28. Bollywood actor Karisma Kapoor, who is often praised for her dancing skills, shared a nostalgic and adorable picture giving a glimpse of her first official dance, and fans can’t get enough of her cuteness. (Also Read: Karisma Kapoor clarifies claims of women in her family not being allowed to act after marriage: ‘It was their decision’) Karisma Kapoor shares a picture with her grandfather Raj Kapoor. Karisma Kapoor’s picture with Raj Kapoor On Tuesday, Karisma took to Instagram and shared a throwback picture of her first official dance, which was with her grandfather and legendary actor Raj Kapoor. In the picture, a young Karisma is seen wearing a skirt and top with a boy-cut hairstyle. Raj Kapoor, on the other hand, is seen wearing a shirt and trousers. They are both seen dancing together. Sharing the picture, Karisma wrote, “On the occasion of International Dance Day, sharing my first official Dance. Couldn’t have asked for a better dance partner.” Kareena Kapoor re-shared the …

International Dance Day 2024: Dance Of Envy to Pinga, the most epic dance battles we have witnessed in Bollywood

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As Deepika Padukone said in Happy New Year (2014), ‘dance ek pooja hai, dance ek art hai’. Well, today on International Dance Day the entire world is celebrating this art. And what’s dance without a tinge of competition? On this special occasion, let’s look back at some of the most epic dance battles that Bollywood has ever seen. The most epic dance battles of Bollywood Dance Of Envy: Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) One of the most epic dance-offs of Bollywood, the scene began with Karisma Kapoor aka Nisha joining Pooja, played by Madhuri Dixit, at rehearsal after returning from the hospital. They started dancing together but a jealous Nisha soon turned it into a battle HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now!   After 27 years, Karisma and Madhuri recently recreated the Dance Of Envy on-stage at a dance reality show. They dropped jaws as they performed with the same passion and energy as they had in Dil To Pagal Hai Dola Re Dola: Devdas (2002) What …

International Dance Day 2024: Shantanu Maheshwari says, ‘Dance introduced me to my passion for acting’

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On this International Dance Day, actor-dancer Shantanu Maheshwari credits his mother, Sandhya Maheshwari, for pushing him towards the art form. “I just had the talent and my mom pursued it hard as she loved singing and dancing. She always thought I would excel in front of the camera, while I just wanted to be behind it. So, she lived her dream through me,” he says. Shantanu Maheshwari speaks about his love for dance on International Dance Day 2024(Satish Bate/HT) Ask him about the importance of dance in his life, and Maheshwari says, “I always associate dance with happiness. It’s because of dancing that I have been able to meet so many people, get recognition and get introduced to my passion for acting. It has open so many avenues for me.” The artiste has even represented India on a global platform with his crew Desi Hoppers at World Of Dance and America’s Got Talent, and he calls it “my best years”. “Our idea was to bring India on the world dancing map. We created a big …

International Dance Day Special: Daisy Shah says dance is an emotion that helps her express things words can’t convey

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For actor Daisy Shah, dance will always be her first love, and she calls it an emotion. “Dancing is a way to portray your emotions. Many people find it hard to express with words and I am one of them. So, music is the easiest way to convey my emotions to someone,” says Shah, as she poses exclusively HT City, celebrating International Dance Day. Daisy Shah poses for HT City on International Dance Day Growing up in Mumbai, Shah discovered her passion for dance during her school days. “I was good at studying, but I used to indulge more in extracurricular activities, and I somehow just gravitated towards dancing. Annual day or sports function, or anything that was related to dance, I was there on the list. That’s how dance happened to me,” shares Shah, who started her journey in showbiz as a dancer and worked with choreographer Ganesh Acharya. HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now! Interestingly, it was sheer luck when in the year 2000, she …

Shantanu Maheshwari on International Dance Day: When I tried to get away from dance is when I realised how deeper the love is | Bollywood

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Shantanu Maheshwari is leaving an indelible imprint on the entertainment industry by showcasing his exceptional acting chops, but he remains firmly rooted to dance, which helped him catapult to fame in the first place. And he wishes to change nothing about it. Shantanu Maheshwari talks about his love for dance on International Dance Day For Maheshwari, dance has been the source of his confidence. “Dance has empowered me, given me confidence. In fact, music and dance have become a way of life for me. There has not been a single day when I am not dancing – either in my head or otherwise. Dance is innate to me and it’s very hard to put words to describe the feeling. I never thought about what life would have been, had I not been a dancer,” says Maheshwari whose all-time favourite dance songs are Bollywood numbers like Gandi Baat, which are fun, and peppy. But there was a time, in school, when Dil Dosti Dance actor did not want to be identified as a dancer. “Everyone in …

International Dance Day | Nora Fatehi: Dance not only shaped my existence, but bridged a connection worldwide wide too | Bollywood

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For actor-dancer Nora Fatehi, it has been her dance skills which brought her into the limelight, and she has not looked back ever since. On International Dance Day (April 29), she admits she can’t separate her identity from dance, and continues to use the art form to express herself. Nora Fatehi found her way to fame with her dance moves “Dance is a part of my identity, it’s a destined relationship that not only shaped my existence as ‘Nora Fatehi’ and bridged a connection worldwide wide with millions and millions of people. My relationship with dance has created an opportunity for me to express my artistic self and to simultaneously inspire people globally,” Fatehi admits. After her stint on a reality TV show, it was the dance number Dilbar with her moves and belly dancing skills which got her onto the spiral of fame, which she pushed further by songs such as Saki Saki, Garmi, Naach Meri Rani and Jehda Nasha. According to Fatehi, International Dance Day is an important moment to remind people to …