When I looked up for the technical meaning of Dance it says “ a series of steps and movements that match the speed and rhythm of a piece of Music” and as a verb it means “gently swaying and moving on Music” Our Contestants did just that but our ESTEEMED JUDGES AND DANCE GURUS are attempting to do just the opposite. I was left wondering what exactly do they want??? Only Karan Johar seems to actually understand what Dance means…and while I was mooning over some performances and filled with delight we had our judges just redefining their weird sense of dance on the contestants.
I mean the theme was Jhalak in Motion…cool…did they specify in any way Use so and so Prop and risk your life? The unwritten messages Dance gurus are sending is “Guys go and jump…hurt yourself…we shall appreciate if you injure yourselves…we are looking for bandages on your body and not Expressions…we care not if you can sway to the music...go with the rhythm…we are looking for broken bones…ya rite…more damage more the marks and approving comments!”
Only Karan seems to understand what DANCE and this show stands for…others make a complete mockery out of it.
And so I break my own polite rule and will not present the blog in my customary way but shall put those Acts first where I actually felt Dance happened…Consider me an angry Fan…anyone who does not agree with me always has the choice to Ignore this blog and my opinion…no big deal…I and you both shall survive...
The celebrities, I feel did a Fabulous job are Shubhreet Kaur, Shamita Shetty, Sanaya Irani, Raftaar, and of course FAISAL KHAN…My reason to even consider watching the show and following it so avidly for every tweet every update and every development…
Shubreet as I always maintain has a lovely rapport with her sensitive choreographer and he is so so paternal, sensitive, creative and rocking…
Shamita along with Deepak who cutely underwent so much torture to be the Girls Gang that swings was also splendid.
She looked so dainty, naughty, elite and elegant…I loved her Swing and felt that they actually did Dance and gave the “look at us we are so cool” Attitude. She carried that Arrogance a beauty carries on her delicate shoulders and delivered sucha super dimsy vimsy Act and what do the Judges come up with… “Oh there was nothing to put hurdle on…” Indeed Jhalak with Hurdle should have been the specification…they only could have given a Prop if they did not want to be open to creativity. Do as told adage if you want…then might as well give a prop and test them…You anyway do not consider moving rhythmically and sensuously is Dance…
Raftaar and Sneha also were everything fun and naughty.
I think because Judges just wanna say something and not something Nice they are Nit-picking on nothing…either the participant did too much or less…if the choreographer has instilled more confidence in the celeb she is dancing with...it is a fault?? It is an achievement…FANS are sitting to watch their Celebrity and not the choreographer no matter how handsome or beautiful she is…Raftaar is so confident and did superb but well again …judges felt they were doing too much…honestly I enjoyed the masti element, the cute flirting and the use of stairs was amazing and mischievous…if it shook a little ...overlook it Mr.Hegde we overlook far too many things just now in you too..Simply made the little girls esteem lower...beats me..
Sanaya put in a great concept…
Actually Treadmill did use the Motion principle truly. It did reflect this Act wonderfully. She brought in good energy…She was herself today..chirpy..bubbly...Fast...connected and most important she enjoyed herself. Obviously again THE HURDLE was not too much speed...again Mr Hegde puts in his Atrocious" You did not endanger yourself enough" line.I am having Grave doubts about his technical interpretation of Dance. Honestly, I take My Epithet Technocrat back...I will reserve it for some other person...
Kavita KAUSHIK…hmm the prop used was Oh My God! so dangerous and at many points the choreographer could have got injured and Kavita was already carrying bandages…she seems to be little bitter too…with her post Act comments coming Loud and sharp…She has been independent maybe a bit too long to gracefully surrender to sweeter moments and probably so when those moments of leaning on the partner…clinging to the Man comes she seems a little held back…She cannot allow it herself to loosen her Guard maybe.OH Dear Kavita! you looked so stunning out there…and you did Dance as much as you could given the risk and the Battering your body took while rehearsing…Its OK to lower your guard and enjoy…just surrender...it is an Act…I would love to see you more on the Jhalak show…Do not go yet..
And now COMES Faisal khan…
As soft and mushy his Act left me…as much livid and sense of unfairness stuck to me due to Ganesh Hegde and Lauren Gottlieb’s Comments…Madam Lauren you were lucky you had Remo sir...a wise and gentle Dance Soul who never expected you to hurt yourself but show dance technique and expressions…cannot say the same about you…
Mr. Ganesh Hegde …Motion is A Subjective word when it comes to Dance…The kids danced Non-stop and changed expressions in milliseconds…and danced…moved and swayed rhythmically on Music…Remember the definition of Dance? Mr Hegde?? Do make a flex painting outta it and hang it where you can see before you sit on the chair of Judge…
Shahid you were at a loss as to who should you side with…your initial expression were like wow!! And then you changed your opinion…Mr.Hegde in order to please you if these kids attempt Stunts and incur injury…what shall be your opinion?
Whose responsibility would that be?? What exactly do you want the kids to do? Jump on dangerous props and just show they can…OH! both are so hard working…they will deliver that too…only I would feel that possibility is not worth encouraging…your sense of Dance simply does not agree with the universal Sense of Joy Dance is supposed to mean…the way our Dance ancestors meant it to...fill both the dancers and viewers with joy…Maybe you went to a different Dance school…I do not appreciate...I guess I made that clear…and in all this I forgot to praise…
Dear Faisal and Vaishnavi and Vivek Chachere…your concept of motion…abhi fast abhi slow...abhi change...was fantastic.The concept was cool and to non-stop to deliver body movements in such a way that you Dance and emote and rule the floor is not easy...it is too easy to hide behind the so called props and give those precious seconds in manoeuvring and showing risky moves…it is equally difficult to dance, dance and dance for full two and a half minutes...You did it and you have my respect kiddos…all of you…love you tons and loads…
And MY DEAR KARAN JOHAR…accept my truckloads of hugs and kisses for being the only one to take a stand instead of looking unsure like Shahid…and then siding with one…You stood up and applauded an Act that was creatively interpreted. I maintain anyone who Praises Faisal automatically finds a place in my good books.
You already I admire as we both share the same Sun sign. I love your movies not because you are a lovely Director but in your movies there is not a shred of poverty…there is romance and loads of love as a theme...your over the top reunions are super cool…The stars you gave the industry are…wow too…Here is a cheeky request...You are creative and I hope you understand the Metaphor that I am putting forward to you…
You have cooked too many readymade Noodles and savoured them. It is easier to cook them, less messy and they take less time…also they are very presentable…
Try cooking a slow cooked Biryaani…add spice by spice and cook it to perfection…it may take time, precision, and deeper thought but it is always a pride to present your own Delicacy…without beating around the bush...I ask you to take our Faisal under your larger than life Mentoring Attention…
You have gifted the Industry some lovely people and even you must admit that they had a sound grooming and super background to their credit…but Faisal Khan…He is naïve…he needs grooming…he is ready to be trained and do as told...he can romance, emote, dance and fight already and get women to go weak in their knees…elder women see their son in him…little younger see a brother in him…young gals weave dreams tons on him…boys wanna imitate his dance...
I invite you to read my book on him #FANFORTHEFIRSTTIME on his character in a recent tele series…A fan has literally written volumes…but that is all I can do…You, on the other hand are a Mentor par excellence in the field he aims at…Take him in your creative wing…groom him…give him your expertise and you never know...you may give the tinsel industry another Khan, it will remember for years to come….
At the moment, he is just another boy aspiring…your Midas touch can change everything for him...he probably does not know to say… the right thing to present…do the right thing to maybe impress...he has his raw talent…would you take interest?? Not an obligatory interest that will give him an unmentionable side role but a thorough Mentoring ???Why should you? Because we Geminians love challenges ...
YOURS TRULY FAN
Hmm that was cheeky alright but I said what I wanted to…as I Always maintain you are a free citizen of Democratic India…Read my piece with amusement or give it a thought….
While we are at it a little note to Shahid…You are so so Handsome why do you hide that breath-taking face behind a foliage of beard and moustache? Your eyes have settled down now in these two episodes I saw…
You have overcome this need for attention and are now happily giving those smiles through eyes and smiling often…we like that...I like that…but when it comes to giving opinion you think you have to be knowledgeable and show attitude …you do not have to…just be your honest candid self and you will get back your heartthrob self back.
The performances which failed to have much impact on me were ON THE FIRST day…again the culprit are the silly props…just when these dancers are co-ordinating with dance movements and building a rapport with self here comes the injurious foolish demands…maybe later in the show once the contestants have found their grounds it could have been ok…
Good prop discussion sure helped Vivian Dsena to hide behind.
He is just about learning to dance and smile while he pirouettes…but Shahid was so fascinated by the whole gadget that the Dance feedback kinda got watered…except for the Tatting...hmm...miles to go before you sleep...or dance...
Vivian you just about managed…but I feel your choreographer was doing all the hard work and you are simply lifting her here and there… I wanna know why she is sombre and solemn while all the other choreographers are all smiles with their partner…??Well! the Gadget was great...I will never need to buy it…more than three-fourth of India will not…but enjoy it…Happy Riding…
Ashish Chowdhary had a new choreo-partner and she is cool and smart and knows how to get him to be comfortable.
However he failed to help me “Palat”. This song too has such a fun and “Come hither” Quality to it…an agile dancer would have truly rocked the stage and made us all turn back and well, watch…Him…blame that Prop again…poor thing shall he dance or manage that goddamned thing…???
Ashish, you smile so well and you did make a moment outta Madness where you goofed but made it an adorable moment…full marks for that...I do not blame you for all that transpired. You are just about learning the ropes…you will find your niche…and hopefully grace…
Mohit Malik…ditto…
poor thing he is just yet learning to look into the eyes of his choreographer and dance but…the prop thing again…It appeared it was an exercise in weight lifting…So much for trying to fit in…not your fault hunk...this round came too early for comfort…Hope you get to do floor work more often…
You are an outstandingly tall and well-built frame…We love to look at the two of you. We can see all the hard work you two are doing…Just wait for a better round and you will shine…
Scarlett Wilson…pretty lassy…
she looked so Adorable and insy vinsy darling…she is putting out all stops to prove her mettle and I am impressed…The neck roll…awwww my Godddd…It was dangerous and the song was so naughty…but with you looked like a cool invitation…and I enjoyed…again if that goddamned prop was not there, you guys would have shown some more rumpy tumpy moves…
However it felt Music was happening somewhere and you two were busy showing something else…Not your fault …the unwritten message says…jump...hop…injure…dare…hurt…you are so new and everything…you would do anything to get in the good books...
Oh Please! Be safe...your neck is such a vital part…India is a generous country...we have already noticed your talent…You are accepted girl…offers would have started coming in…just take care of your dainty self…
Radhika Madan is another heart-broken missy by the judges insensitive remark…I still repeat this prop round could have been saved for a better part of the day…when the Stars have become confident and comfortable…She tried the prop…she tangoed alright but the energy did not come out quite right…
Some cool moves in the beginning…the horizontal walk was so lovely…
and Mr Ganesh Hegde remarked that her haughty demeanour, he does not approve and she otta humble down…but it is a part of her elegant makeup…she is humble but observe her otherwise she carries that aplomb all the time with her...it is natural it is not borne out of any arrogance or conceit…I request to watch her few episodes on the tele show…that is how she is…period. Poor thing she almost cried for something ,she just cannot discard…
I miss Remo SIR...His remarks were always technically oriented and never aimed at personal make ups of anyone…neither on interpretations nor body language…I do feel it was extremely unwarranted…but it is their show…they have been given the reigns of the Judges chair... their rules...however arbitrary they are…
All I can exhort is Karan Johar to take a stand and bring dignity back in the Judge Arena as even when he gives a not so favourable feedback he has a decent route that he employs…I have followed Jhalak…people cried for untoward injury…eliminations…never because there was ever any personal attack on any contestants…
Jhalak guys I may not be the only one to express…I am sure there are many more like me…
But as usual we look forward to the next week once again…and call it my manifestation…Ma Faisal has been selected by Karan Johar in his team and his team shall win. For Karan is the winner Himself who knows how to create a team…support a team and take them to the finish line… Karan Johar you are my version of Pied Piper of Hamelin happily lilting a tune that promises magic untold and lure the Followers to just happily jig and go wherever it is that you take ...You are the King Midas who will touch sparingly for you know, you make gold and so will use that gift thriftily so that you do not have to exhort Gods to take it back. I WILL CHEER YOU and your team mates for you have all my favos...is that telepathy or co incidence? Faisal...raftaar...Scarlett...Kavita...You have all winners and sporting guys who will pull out all stops to make you win and do what it takes to win...I am lookung forward to the next week...Hope you enjoy all the Madness...and give us some happy moments too...:)
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No words to describe your writing its simply great be it fan for first time or above written .
ReplyDeleteAnd yes faisals dance was just amazing <3 <3