Indian classical dances are often praised and loved for their graceful and poise movements. Accompanied with gestures, details, and accuracy, the Indian classical dances have maintained their own stance and aura in the field of dances. Many of these classical dances are usually performed on certain curated and produced beats from instruments like tabla, sitar, sarangi and more. However, classical dances are also choreographed on Bollywood songs and other music.
We’ve some extraordinary classical performances on some of the most iconic and popular songs.
O Re Piya – Shades of Kathak
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan doesn’t have a single skip in his discography. O Re Piya has reigned hearts since its release, and it’ll continue to stay everyone’s favourite. Shades of Kathak, which features Vaidehi Lachheta, Nandini Goyal, and Uditi Singhal, perform a delightful Kathak choreography on this song. In beautiful attires, the trio matched each rhythm and symphony, leaving the viewers mesmerised.
Aaoge Jab Tum – Sukruti Airi
Sukruti Airi choreographed and performed a sitting classical dance cover on the song, ‘Aaoge Jab Tum.’ A sitting choreography means only the upper part of the body dances or moves. Sukruti Airi’s body control and soft movements are beautiful! Each gesture and each expression are done delicately, as if narrating a story. An effortless dance cover, it also seemed to have therapeutic qualities to it. Surely, the art which Sukruti has delivered is one to hold close to yourself.
Srivalli – Team Nrityam
Team Nrityam featuring the talented performers, Shristi Maharjan, Arsia Manandhar, and Riyana Manandhar, deliver a Kathak dance cover on the song Srivalli. The trio excelled at the coordination and the energy throughout is stupefying. Grace and elegance dripped dance cover, Team Nrityam again raises the bar!
Mere Dholna – Nidhi and Neha
‘Mere Dholna’ of ‘Bhool Bhulaiya’ is a well-known song, and was used in one of the most crucial scenes in the movie. Vidya Balan gives a classical dance performance on this song. Since then several choreographies have been curated on this song. Nidhi and Neha choreographed a semi classical Bharatanatyam dance cover. Brimmed with enthusiasm and glimmer, the duo pour their heart into this dance cover.
Lagan Laagi Re – Vishaka Saraf
Vishaka Sarraf choreographed and performed a dance cover on one of Amit Trivedi’s most iconic songs, Lagan Laagi Re. A fusion of freestyle and Kathak, Vishaka Sarraf, shows the creativity of her choreography. The dance cover is shot beautifully, with some mesmerising shots and elements. The videography captures Indian culture in its entirety—Vishika’s dance and the architecture she’s surrounded by.
