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Saroj Khan to judge Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 3
Ace choreographer Saroj Khan will be one of the three judges in the third season of Jhalak Dikhla Jaa. This means the choreographer has changed loyalties and won't be back on Nach Baliye - a show which she has judged earlier.
"No I won't be judging Nach Baliye 4 but yes after Aaja Mahi Ve, I will judge for yet another dance reality show which is called Jhalak Dikhla Jaa. Here too I will be keeping in mind the importance of steps and their routine. I have watched season 2 so I know about the format. It will be an interesting show which I look forward to."
Recently there was also a buzz that Saroj will be turning director but Khan says that the rumour is false. "Whatever news has come is false as I'm not directing any films right now. I am only concentrating on choreography. Just a few months back I completed choreographing Amitabh Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh in Allladin."
Being such senior choreographer are you happy with the dance set-up in Bollywood?
"Nowadays every song in a movie looks almost the same. Mainly the item numbers have no specific movements which can be seen but till some years back this was not the case. Each song had its own unique steps... For example take the Dhak Dhak song by Madhuri which is still regarded as one of the most loved song. The scenario has changed in the past four to five years."
What's your take on dance reality shows?
"I think reality shows have really made a lot of impact on the audiences. Everyone wishes to be dancer and is learning dance which is very good. If you take the example of Nach Baliye 2 it made a housewife Tina (Hussain's wife) into a dancer. I think it has helped her to grow as a dancer. I remember the blindfold dance which is not an easy task even for the professionals but despite being a non-dancer she did it. Therefore I am in favor of reality shows. Recently the shadow dance which is done by Mouni and Narayani was also wonderful."
With so many years behind her in Bollywood, Saroj says that choreographers today need to be creative. "We have lots of talent and it only needs to be shown. I just wish all the aspiring choreographers that they should come up with something new every time... be creative in steps. Don't use common dance steps. This is how one can create a unique style of dancing and also make their mark in the industry and every choreographer must not forget to make use of our rich Indian culture in your choreography."
Jhalak Dikhla Jaa is expected to go the floors by the end of this year.
Ace choreographer Saroj Khan will be one of the three judges in the third season of Jhalak Dikhla Jaa. This means the choreographer has changed loyalties and won't be back on Nach Baliye - a show which she has judged earlier.
"No I won't be judging Nach Baliye 4 but yes after Aaja Mahi Ve, I will judge for yet another dance reality show which is called Jhalak Dikhla Jaa. Here too I will be keeping in mind the importance of steps and their routine. I have watched season 2 so I know about the format. It will be an interesting show which I look forward to."
Recently there was also a buzz that Saroj will be turning director but Khan says that the rumour is false. "Whatever news has come is false as I'm not directing any films right now. I am only concentrating on choreography. Just a few months back I completed choreographing Amitabh Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh in Allladin."
Being such senior choreographer are you happy with the dance set-up in Bollywood?
"Nowadays every song in a movie looks almost the same. Mainly the item numbers have no specific movements which can be seen but till some years back this was not the case. Each song had its own unique steps... For example take the Dhak Dhak song by Madhuri which is still regarded as one of the most loved song. The scenario has changed in the past four to five years."
What's your take on dance reality shows?
"I think reality shows have really made a lot of impact on the audiences. Everyone wishes to be dancer and is learning dance which is very good. If you take the example of Nach Baliye 2 it made a housewife Tina (Hussain's wife) into a dancer. I think it has helped her to grow as a dancer. I remember the blindfold dance which is not an easy task even for the professionals but despite being a non-dancer she did it. Therefore I am in favor of reality shows. Recently the shadow dance which is done by Mouni and Narayani was also wonderful."
With so many years behind her in Bollywood, Saroj says that choreographers today need to be creative. "We have lots of talent and it only needs to be shown. I just wish all the aspiring choreographers that they should come up with something new every time... be creative in steps. Don't use common dance steps. This is how one can create a unique style of dancing and also make their mark in the industry and every choreographer must not forget to make use of our rich Indian culture in your choreography."
Jhalak Dikhla Jaa is expected to go the floors by the end of this year.
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