On International Dance Day, choreographers Vaibhavi Merchant, Vijay Ganguly, and Chinni Prakash reflect on the evolution of dance in Hindi cinema, from classical-inspired movements of the past to today's globally influenced choreography.
Vaibhavi Merchant, a National Award-winning choreographer, emphasizes the importance of retaining the soul of the song, even with modern technology and grand budgets.
Vijay Ganguly notes that the performance of the actor, expression, and tehrav and ada of actors are often lost in today's fast-paced editing process, and that longer shots are becoming a thing of the past.
Chinni Prakash, another National Award-winning choreographer, laments that people no longer have the time or patience to watch long songs, and that dance has become a rare commodity in modern films.
