On the 87th birthday of the best Bollywood dancer of all time, Japanese Eye highlights her high 10 dance numbers, introduced in chronological order
By:
Asjad Nazir
IN TERMS of means, affect, magic moments, and gorgeous display presence, Vyjayanthimala is considered the best Bollywood dancer of all time.
The magnificent film icon entertained totally different generations, influenced lead stars who adopted in her fabulous footsteps and adjusted dance endlessly in India. Born in 1936, she turns a 12 months older this week and celebrates her 87th birthday on August 13.
Japanese Eye determined to mark the event by highlighting her high 10 dance numbers, introduced in chronological order, (figuring out there are numerous extra).
Man Dole Mera Tan Dole from Nagin (1954):
The legend of Vyjayanthimala began with this straightforward snake-inspired dance quantity. The younger actress glides effortlessly to a track that grew to become a rage when it was launched, with audiences throwing cash on the display. The magical second kickstarted an unstoppable rise that will take her to the highest and assist redefine dance in business Hindi cinema.
Ab Aage Teri Marzi from Devdas (1955):
When it comes to characters, the best dancers in Bollywood historical past have been courtesans, performed by actresses throughout totally different generations. The best of those is Chandramukhi (above) in Devdas and Vyjayanthimala performed her within the definitive model of the film. It included this classical impressed dance quantity, which set the usual for others and was an necessary set off level within the movie’s plot.
Tum Sang Preet Lagai Rasiya from New Delhi (1956):
She could have delivered a technically good Bharatanatyam efficiency within the film, however this musical second stands out as a result of it was one of many first in Bollywood to be impressed by bhangra people.
The actress effortlessly helped pave the way in which for Punjabi people dance to be launched into frontline Indian cinema and had recalled: “Folks have been seeing a lady do bhangra onscreen for the primary time.”
Uden Jab Jab Zulfen Teri from Naya Daur (1957):
He could have been the best Bollywood actor of all time, however dancing wasn’t a robust swimsuit for Dilip Kumar. Nevertheless, a superb track and having the best dancer of the golden period reverse him resulted in his biggest musical second. He bounces off Vyjayanthimala (above) fantastically in a high observe that was catchy, celebratory, romantic, and enjoyable.
Mujhe Budha Mil Gaya from Sangam (1964):
This progressive musical quantity was the primary in Bollywood the place a spouse tries to seduce her husband with attractive dance strikes, revealing costumes and ideas of stripping. The cheeky lyrics and unbelievable display presence of the actress turned this into an iconic film second. Later students would counsel it was a youthful spouse attempting to arouse her older husband.
Kaise Samjhaoon by Suraj (1966):
Though the superior actress carried out all kinds of types throughout the a long time, she was at her easiest with Indian classical dance. She magnificently combines classical strikes to a business Bollywood track and made it visually poetic.
Dance off in Amrapali (1966):
This traditional film (proper) put ahead as India’s official entry into the Oscars was very a lot a dance pushed drama, so demanded eye-catching choreography. This explicit track introduced a classical Indian dance in its purest type. It had two dancers in putting costumes, together with Vyjayanthimala in a superb old school danceoff, as classical Indian music performs within the background. It’s simply lovely to have a look at.
Kal Nahi Paaye Jiya Extra Piya from Chhoti Si Mulaqat (1967):
There are loads of main musical numbers like Aaja Re from Madhumati, but additionally many hidden gems that aren’t so well-known, like this one (high proper). A standout second within the remake of 1954 Bengali movie Agni Pariksha is Vyjayanthimala delivering a classical Indian dance efficiency in a surreal setting, throughout a stage efficiency. All the things from the actions to the facial expressions and statuesque poses is on level.
Hothon Mein Aisi Baat from Jewel Thief (1967):
This was arguably the best dance second within the glittering profession of Vyjayanthimala (above). Among the best dance numbers ever created on display noticed the Bharatanatyam magnificence ship ardour, energy, and charm in what can greatest be described as the proper efficiency. The dynamite choreography is complemented by mind-blowing camerawork, which took audiences into the center of the motion.
Muqabla Hum Se Na Karo from Prince (1969):
Through the late Nineteen Fifties and Sixties, Vyjayanthimala, Shammi Kapoor and Helen have been thought-about the very best Bollywood dancers. They lastly got here collectively for this dance-off that includes numerous types from throughout India and world wide. The freestyle quantity was enjoyable, fabulous, visually putting and one among her private favourites.
