The upcoming episode of India’s Best Dancer Season 5 promises to be a nostalgic celebration of Bollywood’s golden era, with legendary actresses Meenakshi Seshadri and Jaya Prada gracing the stage as special guests. During the episode, contestant Dipali and choreographer Tushar delivered a captivating performance to the iconic song Jaane Do Mujhe Jaana Hai from the blockbuster film Shahenshah, leaving everyone thoroughly impressed.
The act not only earned a standing ovation but also prompted Meenakshi Seshadri to revisit her unforgettable experience of shooting the song alongside Amitabh Bachchan.
Meenakshi Seshadri shares memories from the Shahenshah shoot
Praising Dipali and Tushar’s creative interpretation of the classic number, Meenakshi revealed fascinating behind-the-scenes details about filming Jaane Do Mujhe Jaana Hai.
She recalled, “I think uss film mein pehli baar hot air gas balloon ki shooting hui thi in India. I think that was the first time. Aur ek balloon mein chadh ke iss gaane ki picturisation karna it was apne aap mein a huge thing and that too it was just Amit ji and me on that balloon. Shahenshah was my first film with Amitabh Bachchan ji and I am sure Jaya ji will vouch for this fact ki woh rehearsal mein bahut vishwas rakhte hain. Rehearse more and more, and gets better with every rehearsal, with every retake. Aur main with every rehearsal and retake, I would get worse. So I finally had to request him to go for the first take. Bahut kuch seekha maine unse uss film ke dauraan. And it was my good luck ki mujhe apne career mein itne jaldi mein itne acche mahan kalakaar ke saath kaam karne ka mauka mila.”
Explaining her words in English, Meenakshi said filming the song in a hot-air balloon was a groundbreaking experience at the time and one of the most challenging shoots she had ever done. She also revealed that Shahenshah was her first film with Amitabh Bachchan and described him as an actor who believed in extensive rehearsals and improved with every take. In contrast, she joked that repeated rehearsals made her more nervous, eventually leading her to request that they go for the first take instead. She added that working with Amitabh Bachchan so early in her career taught her invaluable lessons as an actor.
Dipali and Tushar recreate the magic of Shahenshah
Dipali and Tushar’s performance beautifully recreated the charm and elegance of one of Bollywood’s most memorable songs.
Their choreography and storytelling struck an emotional chord with both the judges and the special guests, transporting everyone back to the era of Shahenshah.
The heartfelt tribute became even more special as it encouraged Meenakshi Seshadri to share rare memories from one of the defining films of her career.
With nostalgic performances and priceless stories from Bollywood legends, India’s Best Dancer Season 5 continues to celebrate the rich legacy of Hindi cinema while introducing timeless classics to a new generation of viewers.
