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The Print
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Print
Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be
It is a shame that Hrithik, who inspired a whole generation to dance, making every song of his the epitome of 'cool', fails to make a mark with his performance in this song. Forget comparing it with classics like his debut with Ek Pal Ka Jeena in Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai (2000) or the slick title track of Dhoom 2 (2006), it does not even come close to Ghungroo of War (2019). Will this song play in clubs and make people hit a PR in gyms or become the favourite of sangeet performances? Absolutely not. Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR coming together on the dance floor should have been the personification of the fire emoji, but their latest song Janaab-e- Aali from War 2 is as lukewarm as it gets. The teaser, featuring two excellent dancers, is so yawn-worthy that you forget it the moment the video is over. People broke their legs trying to imitate the hook step of Naatu Naatu from RRR (2022), when Jr NTR as Komaram Bheem showed a British fellow how to dance and made the world shake a leg. But this latest song, where he has Hrithik in tow, is not good enough to press the rewatch button. 'Disappointing' does not quite sum up the experience of watching Janaab-e-Aali. It makes one miss Tiger Shroff dancing with Hrithik on Jai Jai Shivshankar. Even though that was not the gold standard of dance-offs, the bar is low right now. Also read: See Indian & Pakistani spies as humans, says Netflix spy show Saare Jahan Se Accha actor Confused nostalgia Bollywood dance-offs are the cornerstone of a good ol' masala Bollywood film. Make it rivals' dance-off, and there are extra brownie points. In the '90s, we had Karan (Akshay Kumar) and Deepak (Saif Ali Khan) grooving to the title track of Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994). Pooja ( Karisma Kapoor) and Nisha (Madhuri Dixit) danced off to instrumental music in Dil To Pagal Hai (1997). Five years later, it was Madhuri Dixit as Chandramukhi along with Aishwarya Rai as Paro in Dola Re Dola of Devdas (2002) making every girl drape a red and white saree, replicating the hook step. But the choreographers of Janaab-e-Aali do not even need to go back two decades in history for inspiration. In 2015, Sanjay Leela Bhansali added Pinga to the list of iconic dance-offs when Kashibai (Priyanka Chopra) and Mastani (Deepika Padukone) made everyone dance in nauvari saree. Last year, with Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, we got the third dance-off featuring Madhuri with Vidya Balan in Ami Je Tomar 3.0. Janaab-e-Aali seems to be offering confused nostalgia. The footwork is a mishmash of both Ghungroo and Naatu Naatu, and yet looks unappealing. The production designers took a leaf out of Jai jai Shivshankar, and the lyrics are just bad. This is definitely not the dance-off that has the potential to make audiences race to theatres, just to watch the two actors groove together. A good dance-off is not about finding or adding the latest dance trends or complicated techniques; it should be about making even the non-dancers groove. Janaab-e-Aali makes one want to retreat to the farthest corner of the dance floor and furiously grab the remote to find a good song. Views are personal. (Edited by Aamaan Alam Khan)
India.com
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
2004 was a bad year for Lucky Ali, one decision and his career got destroyed, he decided to...
There was a time when his voice echoed in every college campus, cafe, and heart that knew love. Songs like 'Ek Pal Ka Jeena' and 'Na Tum Jaano Na Hum' made him an overnight icon in the early 2000s, but the man behind those soulful tracks, Lucky Ali, never really dreamt of singing. Here's what he wanted to become? That's where his journey began, as a child artist. But life had other plans. Destiny pulled him into music, and by 2000, he was climbing the charts, often considered even better than Sonu Nigam and Udit Narayan by fans. What happened in 2004 that changed everything? One word: fallout. According to reports, 2004 became the turning point that pushed Lucky Ali away from the mainstream. His solo album 'Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai' was reportedly shelved by T-Series after he objected; he believed multiple lyricists deserved credit, not just one (Samir). He took a stand for fair recognition. But that stand cost him dearly. The album was pulled back, and with it, a chunk of his commercial career faded too. Did Lucky Ali ever name Bhushan Kumar? He never took names publicly. But the buzz in media circles pointed at the T-Series chief, Bhushan Kumar, as the other side of the disagreement. A personal loss that hit harder than the professional one? Yes. The same year, 2004, Lucky's father, veteran actor and comedian Mehmood, passed away. At the time, Lucky was in Pennsylvania, USA, for medical treatment. He didn't just lose a parent. He lost his anchor. After that, he stepped away, not just from Mumbai, but from the industry altogether. Where is Lucky Ali now? He's still singing, still soulful, but far away from the chaos. Today, clips of him singing 'Jaane Kya Dhoondhta Hai' often go viral. He lives in Goa, performs with his band, and seems at peace. Lucky Ali may have vanished from Bollywood's glitter, but his voice—raw, pure, and timeless, still finds its way to us.
News18
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
One Stubborn Stand In 2004 Crushed Lucky Ali's Career Just As He Touched Stardom
There was a time in Bollywood when people were captivated by Lucky Ali's voice. Songs like ' Na Tum Jaano Na Hum ' and ' Ek Pal Ka Jeena ' from Hrithik Roshan's debut film ' Kaho Na Pyar Hai,' released in 2000, made Lucky Ali famous overnight. Gradually, Lucky Ali's voice became highly appreciated, and he was even considered better than the renowned singers of that era, Sonu Nigam and Aditya Narayan. However, it may come as a surprise that Lucky Ali never intended to become a singer. From the beginning, Lucky Ali was inclined towards acting. He worked in several films as a child artist, but as he grew up, fate led him to become a famous singer rather than an actor. Lucky Ali's golden period was between 2000 and 2003, during which he was at the peak of his career. Then came the year 2004, which proved disastrous for his life and career. According to media reports, Lucky Ali had a disagreement with T-Series owner Bhushan Kumar and was adamant on a particular matter. His stubbornness ultimately led to the downfall of his career. T-Series had shut down Lucky Ali's solo album ' Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai ' because he objected to giving credit to only one lyricist, Sameer, while many contributors had worked on it. He insisted on proper credit for everyone, and the label reportedly withdrew the album due to this disagreement. Lucky Ali, however, never directly blamed Bhushan Kumar for the dispute. In the same year, Lucky's father Mehmood passed away, leaving him heartbroken. When Mehmood passed away, Lucky was in Pennsylvania, USA, for his treatment. Following his father's death, Lucky left Mumbai and distanced himself from Bollywood. These days, his videos occasionally go viral, where he is seen singing ' Jaane Kya Dhoondta Hai Ye Mera Dil.' Even after becoming a famous singer, Lucky Ali still aspired to be an actor. He appeared in the 2002 films ' Sur ' and ' Kaante,' but after 2004, he was not very active. Currently, he is seen performing with his band in Goa.
