Actress Raveena Tandon, a guest on the celebrity dance reality show 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11', showered praise on Anjali Anand, reminiscing about working with her late father Dinesh Anand and affectionately calling her a "daddy’s girl".
In a nostalgic journey to the 90s through their performances, contestants paid tribute to Raveena's cinematic legacy with renditions of her iconic songs in the 'Raveena Tandon Special'.
Anjali graced the dance floor with elegance, showcasing her classical dance skills to the song 'Nain Se Naino Ko Mila' alongside choreographer Tarun Raj Nihalani. With flawless footwork and emotive expressions, Anjali transported the audience into the world of classical dance, captivating them with her artistry.
The song, from the music album 'Tera Chehra' by Adnan Sami, left Raveena mesmerized. She commented, "When you actually see the original song, it's quite a science-fiction-themed video with the choreography in a space-like setting. But the way both of you have approached it, it's so unique; the magic you've created on this stage was remarkable."
Reflecting on her collaboration with Anjali’s father Dinesh, Raveena shared, “I have worked so much with her (Anjali’s) daddy; we have done about five-six films together, and she must have been very young then, but I think he would be so proud right now.” Raveena and Dinesh had shared the screen in the movie ‘Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi’.
Acknowledging the daddy-daughter connection, Raveena said, “I can see you are a daddy's girl, just like me, so I can understand the feeling. And, I assure you, he is watching you and encouraging you every step of the way. And whatever success there is today, believe me, they are our guardian angels, guiding us in every step. Keep working hard like this. We are all proud of you.”
Raveena also shared insights into experimenting with her look in the song, expressing her fondness for pushing boundaries. She recalled, “I really liked experimenting with looks. At that time, mostly in places where songs were there, it was either chiffon sarees or salwar kameez; that was the trend. But I actually wore clothes that I would wear to college most of the time, whatever I would pick from my wardrobe, I would go and shoot in those.”
Impressed by the performance, Judge Farah Khan commended the choreography and highlighted the excellence in Indian classical dance. She said, “Beautifully choreographed, Tarun. Indian classical dance is my weakness whenever it's performed well because I can't do it, I haven't learned it, but I love to watch it. There is nothing more beautiful than Indian classical dance. Today, you both performed exceptionally well.”
‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’ airs on Sony.
(With Agency Inputs)
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