By Hindustan Times
In 2000, Madhuri Dixit and Prabhudheva set the screen ablaze with their song Que sera sera in Pukar. The duo, both iconic dancers, also performed the moonwalk within the six-and-half minute number. And now, 12 years later, Prabhudheva will repeat the feat, dancing with Sonakshi Sinha, for an item number in Oh My God.
This makes Sonakshi the one female actor, except for Madhuri, who Prabhudheva has danced with in a Hindi film. The song, on the way to release on August 5, is a different Janmashtami number and have been choreographed by the actor-director himself.
Ask Sonakshi about matching steps with the South star and he or she says, “It was fantastic. When he’s within the same frame as you, it’s really difficult. There’s not much you are able to do in a situation like that but pull up your socks and provides it your best. With him, the bar is ready very, very high.” So, will the song be an actual replica of Madhuri’s number? Sonakshi says, “Not completely. The song from Pukar and this are different. Besides, this one is being in line with a Janmashtami theme.”
Naturally, the Dabangg (2010) star is delighted to join this song, but matching as much as Madhuri’s level couldn’t was a very simple task. Does she think she has done a fair job within the song? Sonakshi replies, “Being in comparison to Madhuri is the most important compliment I'LL ever get. She’s definitely an inspiration. I genuinely believe that she’s the most productive dancer to have graced the Hindi film industry.”
On being contacted, a spokesperson from Oh My God says, “We are hoping everyone enjoys this song and it receives the similar appreciation because the iconic Prabhudheva-Madhuri pairing.”
