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Time of India
14 hours ago
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- Time of India
Did you know Saroj Khan fought with Nadeem over Raja song 'Ankhiyan Milaoon Kabhi'? 'Aapka kaam hai gana shoot karna, gana select kabse karne lagi aap?'
The song 'Ankhiyan Milaoon Kabhi' from the movie Raja faced initial conflict. Choreographer Saroj Khan doubted the song's simple music arrangement. Composer Nadeem stood firm on his creation. Khan challenged Nadeem and created iconic choreography. Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay Kapoor starred in the song. The song became a major hit. It is now remembered as one of Khan's best works. Not all iconic songs start with instant love. In the case of Ankhiyan Milaoon Kabhi from the 1995 film Raja, it took a clash between two Bollywood greats—choreographer Saroj Khan and composer Nadeem—to create what is now considered one of the most memorable dance numbers of the era. In a recent appearance on The Ashok Pandit Show, lyricist Sameer revealed that Saroj had a strong initial reaction to the song 'Ankhiyan Milaoon Kabhi' during its recording at Sunny Sound studio. Surprised by its minimal arrangement, she questioned composer Nadeem's choice to use just one instrument, wondering how she could choreograph such a track. At the time, composer Nadeem—part of the legendary Nadeem-Shravan duo—was at the height of his success. Sameer shared that when Saroj Khan expressed her doubts, Nadeem firmly reminded her that her role was to choreograph, not choose songs. He confidently stated that the track would remain unchanged, regardless of who stayed on the project. The exchange didn't end with Nadeem's remark. According to Sameer, Saroj Khan stormed out of the studio, visibly upset. She reportedly lashed out at Nadeem, questioning his attitude, and declared with determination, 'Send me the song—I'll show you what I can do,' setting the stage for one of the most iconic choreographies of her career. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thị trường có dấu hiệu suy thoái không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Despite her initial reservations, Saroj Khan went on to transform the very song she doubted into a visual spectacle. As Sameer recalled, once the track was fully mixed, Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay Kapoor joined the shoot—and what followed was pure magic. The choreography became one of Saroj's most celebrated creations.
Indian Express
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
When Saroj Khan and Nadeem clashed over Raja song ‘Ankhiyan Milaoon Kabhi': ‘Aapka kaam hai gana shoot karna, gana select kabse karne lagi aap?'
Legendary choreographer Saroj Khan is fondly remembered for the timeless songs she helped bring to life through her masterful choreography. Among the many iconic tracks she's associated with, one standout is 'Ankhiyan Milaoon Kabhi' from the 1995 film Raja, directed by Indra Kumar. The song remains a favourite at weddings and festive functions even today. However, not many know that Saroj initially disliked the song when she first heard it. In a recent interview on The Ashok Pandit Show, lyricist Sameer, who penned the song, revealed that the choreographer had a strong reaction upon hearing the track at the music studio. He recalled, 'Gana record ho raha tha Sunny Sound mein, Saroj ji aaye gana sunne, aur unhone bola ki Nadeem kya banaya hai tumne, ek hi instrument chal raha hai poore time, main iss mein kya shoot karungi (The song was being recorded at Sunny Sound. Saroj ji came to listen to it and said, 'Nadeem, what have you made? It's just one instrument playing throughout. What am I supposed to shoot for this?')' At the time, composer Nadeem of the iconic duo Nadeem-Shravan, was at the peak of his career. Sameer continued, 'Aur Nadeem toh uss waqt shabab par tha toh uss ne bola ki Saroj ji aapka kaam kya hai – gana shoot karna, dance karna… gana select kabse karne lagi aap? Nadeem ne bola ki Saroj ji gana toh yahi rahega chahe aap rahengi ya hum rahenge, magar gana yahi rahega (And Nadeem, who was at the height of his success, responded, 'Saroj ji, your job is to choreograph and shoot the song… since when did you start selecting songs? This song will remain, whether you or I are here or not, but the song will stay as it is.')' The confrontation didn't end there. Sameer added, 'Ye sunne ke baad Saroj ji neeche utari gane dete huye Nadeem ko ki ye samajhta kya hai aapne aap ko. Aur unhone bola ki chal tu bhej gana tujhe batati hoon (After hearing that, Saroj ji stormed downstairs, cursing Nadeem, saying, 'Who does he think he is?' And she said, 'Fine, send the song to me – I'll show you what I can do.')' Eventually, Saroj Khan turned the very track she initially rejected into a visual masterpiece. Sameer recounted, 'Gana gaya bhaiya poora mix hokar aur phir Madhuri aayi, Sanjay Kapoor aaya, aur aisa shoot kiya unhone ki kya bataun (Once the song was fully mixed, Madhuri came, Sanjay Kapoor came, and the way they shot it – what can I even say, it was phenomenal).' Also Read | Mandira Bedi says shooting for DDLJ song 'traumatised' her; Saroj Khan scolded her for 'dancing like Sunny Deol': 'Have seen the film only once' Known as a tough taskmaster in the industry, Saroj Khan was famously precise about her vision. Her high standards and intensity have reportedly left many actors intimidated, including legendary performers like Rekha.
