Prabhu Deva, the ‘Michael Jackson of the South’, is back as an actor with 'ABCD- Anybody Can Dance' after a long hiatus. The film explores a dancer's passion for the art and the various troubles that come his way while pursuing it. As Prabhu Deva gears up for his film, we take a look at some of the finest dancers Bollywood has produced over the years.
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Govinda: The madcap star is known more his dancing skills than his acting and we have many fond memories of him from the 90s! He and Karisma Kapoor made for an electricfying couple, and he frequently brought the house down with his charming expressions and funny steps.
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Karisma Kapoor: She created a riot on screen whenever she came together with Govinda. Known for her 'jhatkas' and 'matkas', Karisma formed her own dancing style that involved crazy attires, dramatic expressions and over-the-top make up.
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Hrithik Roshan: Roshan burst onto the Bollywood scene with 'Ek Pal Ka Jeena' and the famous hand move made him an overnight sensation. Known for his grace, amazing flexibility and Greek god looks, he is one of the finest dancers we have in our industry right now, who ALSO can act!
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Madhuri Dixit: Madhuri danced her way into the hearts of the audience with the memorable number 'Ek Do Teen' from the movie 'Tezaab'. The nimble-footed diva, who can do kathak and western classical styles with equal ease, is known for her beautiful expressions, feline grace and million-dollar smile!
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Shahid Kapur: He may not have had much success as an actor, but he is definitely known for his breathtaking dance moves. The former Shiamak Davar protege has already been part of a dance movie called ‘Chance Pe Dance’ and while the film was forgettable, his moves weren’t.
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Rekha: Nobody can do the mujhra as gracefully as Bollywood’s original diva, Rekha. She gave the courtesan dance form dignity with her sensuous moves and expressions. Even Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, herself a good dancer, could not recreate the magic of Rekha in the 2006 remake 'Umrao Jaan'.