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umbai-based choreographer and
stylist Arindam Banerji is the official
choreographer for Miss India Worldwide
and has worked with Bollywood celebrities such as
Rekha, Sushmita Sen, Govinda, Kareena Kapoor,
Mallika Sherawat and many more.
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We got a chance to catch up with the ace
choreographer and stylist in Dubai where he is
working on various projects.
different forms of art,” he further elaborated.
With several Western dance forms being used in
Bollywood now, one wonders what the future
holds for Bollywood dance. “I believe Bollywood
dance has a great future ahead. Slowly it is making
its grip internationally. It has a cultural base and
western essence. It is a mix of several dance forms
found in every part of India,” said Banerji.
“I will always choose choreography over styling
as I am a born dancer and I have an eternal love
towards dance,” said Banerji about his preference.
When asked about which actor he most enjoyed
working with Banerji said, “Though I have
choreographed a lot of Bollywood stars, I think
my experience with Govinda was the best. He is a
great human being and is fun to work with.”
Choreography and styling are two very different
areas of work. Banerji has made a mark in both.
“Both are different zones. One is more into body
language and expressing emotions and the other is
more into vision.”
“It is not easy to transit from choreography to
styling. Styling is to make things beautiful, it is
hiding emotions under beautification and dance
is expressing every emotion. Hence both are very
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I believe Bollywood dance
has a great future ahead.
Slowly it is making its grip
internationally. It has a
cultural base and western
essence.