I didn't feel that dance was per se bad. The choreography could have been better, but I think the main problem is with the camera work and editing. They just did not focus on the dance what with trying to show Varun-Paro on one frame, Tejawat on the other and Bindi on the third. The editing felt too cluttered so it was not as effective.
The same lack of good camerawork is responsible for the height difference in the Paro-Laila scene - how did the director let that shot pass with Paro the scared one looking down on a confident Laila I don't know because again it affected the feel of that scene.I think Ankita did really well in her introductory scene and in the scene with Paro the exaggerated moves was to show the difference between a worldly woman and a nave and sheltered girl I think. When she spoke of Rudra her face softened so you know she is being her own self and not posturing in front of an unworldly girl.Sorry NB, I felt this was a tad harsh - she's been around for only 3 episodes and just like some people are arguing that the show or Paro or Sanaya needs some more time to connect, which I agree, so should Laila and the actress I think.
Why exactly is this harsh? I havent stopped people from criticising Sanaya's performance as Paro. Shouldnt I be extended such courtesy? And secondly I only criticised her dance and accepted that she was good in her first scene with Rudra. So no, I didnt question Laila the actress, but Laila the dancer.
When you ask people to be tolerant to criticism on Sanaya, I'd expect you to extend me the same.
Oh well...