By Hindustan Times
For renowned Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan, the locale for her latest song sequence could just not be better. Srinagar's Tulip Garden Tuesday not just fascinated Khan, but in addition convinced her this was without equal shooting destination. "WE'VE GOT wandered in Europe and America for a few years as Kashmir had remained unavailable for us. That is really without equal destination for the entire filmmakers whose stories and theme are powered by nature," Saroj told IANS.
She not just choreographed the song for Kaash Tum Hote, featuring Priya Kapoor and Mukesh Bharti, but additionally did the directorial honours because the film's director, Israr Khan was indisposed Tuesday.
The veteran choreographer said she had come to Kashmir with a Shammi Kapoor film unit before militancy broke out within the Valley.
"This is for the primary time I'VE come to choreograph a song in Kashmir as things are fast returning to normal here.
"I have always believed and today my belief have been redoubled that Kashmir is where where you notice a dream and will finally realise it," she said.
Actors Priya Kapoor and Mukesh Bharti shoot for song in Kashmir
Saroj said she has seen film shooting locations around the world, but nothing compares with the outstanding wealth that nature has bestowed this land with.
"The eternal relationship between Kashmir and Bollywood must be reaffirmed and carried forward with renewed zeal and vigour", she asserted.
One thing she regrets is the usage of cement concrete that she was seeing across the city and other places.
"Cement and iron doesn't gel with the tradition and charm of Kashmir. You must preserve your traditional architecture which has a undeniable central Asian overtone.
"Wood and brick with latticed windows and balconies is what involves mind after we recall to mind Kashmir's majestic architecture. Cement and iron doesn't go down well with the whole picture one has in mind about this land," she said.
Dozens of locals and tourists visiting the Tulip Garden remained glued to the shooting and the dancing steps Saroj taught the hero and the heroine of the film.
Confident of a relaxed summer, authorities listed below are expecting Bolywood to go back back to Kashmir with a bang this year.
Early next month, superstar Salman Khan is predicted to shoot the sequel of "Dabangg" within the Valley.
