Farah Khan, the esteemed filmmaker-choreographer, affectionately refers to Malaika Arora as her 'first child', recounting her discovery of Malaika before Deepika Padukone in the entertainment industry.
Sharing nostalgic anecdotes on a celebrity dance show's upcoming episode, Malaika, a judge on 'Jhalak Dikhla Jaa', reflected on the challenges of dancing on a moving train. Her reminiscence was prompted by contestants attempting innovative performances for the 'Pehli Baar' challenge.
Sangeeta Phogat, renowned for her wrestling achievements, left an indelible mark with her rendition of the iconic Bollywood track 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' alongside choreographer Bharat Ghare.
Farah Khan reminisced about discovering Malaika for the unforgettable song, revealing the backstory of the iconic 'Chaiyya Chaiyya'. Recalling the frantic search for the right artist, Farah expressed how Malaika, initially known as a model, was suggested by makeup artist Mickey Contractor. With no prior experience in Indian dance, Malaika rehearsed in Ooty just two days before the shoot.
Sharing the behind-the-scenes chaos, Farah recounted Malaika's nervousness as she climbed onto the train for the shoot, lacking any safety measures but relying on Shah Rukh Khan's comforting presence. Farah emphasized Shah Rukh's attentive care during the shoot, highlighting the lack of extensive safety precautions besides ensuring extra dancers were on standby.
This insightful conversation about the making of 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' and Malaika's journey was part of a delightful episode on Sony Entertainment Television.
(With Agency Inputs)
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