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Mujra in Hindi Movies – Part 1

Mujra in Hindi Movies – Part 2

This post is the continuation of posts on Mujra in which the first part featured a stage performance by Aishwarya Rai on various classic mujra dances from Hindi movies. The second part featured a collection of five classic mujra dances from various movies. This part will also feature five more classical mujra dances from various movies.

The mujra videos from movies Sahib Bibi aur Ghulam , Kala Pani, Mujhe Jeene Do , Umrao Jaan, and Muqaddar Ka Sikandar  are featured below. The mujra performers include Minoo Mumtaz, Waheeda Rehman, Madhubala, and Rekha

6. Saaqiya aaj mujhe neend nahi aayegi
Suna hai teri mehfil mein rat jaga hai

Lyrics – Shakeel Badayuni, Music – Hemant Kumar, Singer – Asha Bhonsle, Film -
Sahib Bibi aur Ghulam (1962), Performed by – Minoo Mumtaz (Sister of Mehmood)

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Mujra in Hindi Movies (Part 2) – five classic mujras

Mujra in Hindi Movies (Part 3) – Five mujra videos (coming soon)

aishwarya_dances_classic_mujraAccording to the current trend in Hindi movies, an item dances (the more the merrier) is almost a must to appeal to the public. There used to be item dances in old movies but not as frequent. The old age audience was more comfortable with the dances in garden and forests.

In 80s and 90s some spicy disco dances marked the influence of west. The term item girl should have been coined at that time. But, the audience was more comfortable with the the Indian version of item dance, Mujra. Mujra had been appearing the audience from the start to the current time – the latest being the one by Kareena Kapoor in Agent Vinod.

A lot of Hindi movies have featured beautiful mujra dances with lovely lyrics, and heart-touching music. Couple with great dance by some of the best dancing actress of Hindi film, these Mujra dances have been evergreen in Hindi film. Let’s go back to the memory lane to list some of the Mujra dances.

Posted below is a video of Aishwarya Rai performing various Mujra dances from movies like Umrao Jaan, Mughal-E-Azam, Pakeezah and other classic Bollywood films. She imitates the immortal Mujras of dancers like Meena Kumari, Madhubala, and Rekha in the stage show.

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The evergreen actress of Bollywood, Rekha, has been Mujra queen in Hindi movies.

The following video, Rekha mujra dances in “In Aankhon Ki Masti” from Umrao Jaan. The role in the 1981 movie won National Award for her.

Another mujra number Dil Cheez Kya Hai Ap Meri Jaan

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Shilpa Shetty tried her best to perform a Mujra like Rekha in a recent event. Many think Shilpa failed.

Please watch the two in the following video and compare between the two actresses and post your comment. (please don’t listen to the biased news caster in the second video)

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Actress Shilpa Shetty, wanted to perform a mujra dance on screen, but the wish wasn’t fulfilled till date. The actress had told her friends and colleagues that she wanted to perform a mujra on screen or on stage but she never got the opportunity.

This time it seems Shilpa will get the chance. She is going to perform a mujra dance during the finale of the TV show Zara Nachke Dikha. Shilpa who is the fan of Rekha’s mujra dances will dedicate the dance to the legend.

“I’m dedicating this performance to Rekhaji and I hope she likes it,” Shilpa added, “I’ve been practicing really long hours and trying my level best that the performance is rocking. I’ve no words to express how excited I am. I hope my fans like the performance.” (more…)

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It’s not Bollywood – it’s rather Bellywood. The mujra dances are more focused on belly and the chest. Yes, facial expression including eye movements, graceful movement and sexy gestures are equally essential, belly dominate the daces.

The Indian film industry is called Bollywood after Bombay and Hollywood. Now, although Bombay is renamed Mumbai, Bollywood still rules the Indian movie industry and the world. Bellywood is the hidden art, much liked but not widely accepted socially.

Bhool Bhulaiya – Amiri Garibi – A lovely mujra by Rekha

Yes, it is Bellywood for sure!!

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