"I love to dance."
The dimpled beauty, Preity Zinta, is a top mention when one discusses loved Bollywood actresses.
Her versatility and dynamism in her roles know no bounds and always leave the audience spellbound.
A key aspect of her charismatic portrayals is her unique and terrific dancing ability.
Admitting that she doesn’t like item numbers, Preity says: “I’m not really an item number person.
“I don’t mind dancing. I love to dance.”
Preity always sets the screen ablaze When she does dance with her moves and beauty.
Paying tribute to the talented dancer in Preity Zinta, DESIblitz proudly presents ten captivating sequences you must see.
Jiya Jale – Dil Se (1998)
Mani Ratnam’s Dil Se is where it all began for Preity Zinta. In the film, she plays Preeti Nair.
‘Jiya Jale’ showcases Preeti sensually dancing with Amarkant ‘Amar’ Varma (Shah Rukh Khan).
Preity twists her body, and the intertwining of her limbs with SRK’s body is a key part of the choreography.
The actress also swings her hips and perfectly interlinks bodies of water in the sequence.
This sexy and bold song showed traces of the unafraid and unabashed performer Preity would become in later years.
It also gave the audience a first taste of the infectious onscreen chemistry she shares with SRK.
In 2021, Preity took to Instagram to share her favourite glimpse from ‘Jiya Jale’. The photo showed her dancing in front of a herd of elephants.
Preity joked: “Do you think the elephants were wondering what the hell was I doing?
“I was just doing everything Farah Khan asked me to, like a good girl.
“This has to be one of my favourite photos from the Dil Se shoot.”
Pyaara Bhaiya Mera – Kya Kehna (2000)
Although Preity started her career with Dil Se, it was Kya Kehna that brought her into the limelight as an actress to be reckoned with.
In Kundan Shah’s classic, she portrays Priya Bakshi.
‘Pyaara Bhaiya Mera’ is a cute wedding song which shows Priya celebrating the marriage of her brother Vicky Bakshi (Mamik).
Dressed in a pretty pink dress, Priya dances with energy, with Preity displaying excellent control and footwork.
The love and wonderment in the song are perfect for an Indian wedding.
‘Pyaara Bhaiya Mera’ comes at a point when Priya is trying to mask her pain at losing Rahul Modi (Saif Ali Khan) after he abandons her.
Behind her smile, the heartbreak in her eyes is palpable, but Preity overshadows this with her impeccable dance.
Apart from her tremendous acting, this energy is what makes Preity the shining star of Kya Kehna.
Bumbro – Mission Kashmir (2000)
Choreographed by Saroj Khan, this fun-filled sequence is a signature routine of Preity Zinta.
‘Bumbro’ depicts Sufiya Parvez (Preity) dancing alongside Altaaf Khan (Hrithik Roshan).
She begins the sequence on the floor, but even in a sitting position, Preity is graceful and elegant.
When she eventually rises to her feet, she is exceptional as she daintily glides across the floor and swings her hips.
Preity is often known to perform this song in various functions and shows, such as her appearance on Comedy Nights with Kapil.
Under the song, a YouTube fan comments: “Preity looks like a doll. There will never be anyone cuter than her in B-town!”
These words highlight the charm that Preity adorns ‘Bumbro’ with.
Her chemistry with Hrithik is also amazing and is available for all to see.
Dil Dil Dil Deewana – Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega (2000)
In Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega, Preity plays Jahnvi Verma.
This energetic song shows her dancing with Raj Sharma (Salman Khan).
Beautifully pictured in vast fields and atop high cliffs, the duo epitomise romance.
The song demands lots of steps in unison and some closeness between the performers.
Preity fulfils these requirements with dignity and in an entertaining way.
She also looks gorgeous in various clothing, which underlines her attraction and helps the song become the classic it is.
Delving into the bond she created with Salman during filming, Preity explains:
“I met my closest and dearest friend, Salman, during this shoot.
“I started this film by being scared of him and in awe of him, but finished it by falling in love with him and discovering a very precious friend.”
Idhar Chala Main Udhar Chala – Koi…Mil Gaya (2003)
Rakesh Roshan’s Koi…Mil Gaya is a star vehicle for Rohit Mehra (Hrithik Roshan).
However, the presence of Nisha Malhotra (Preity) brightens up every frame.
The dance number, ‘Idhar Chala Main Udhar Chala’, shows Rohit and Nisha prancing around as the monsoons bathe their romance.
Rohit is mentally challenged, and Nisha is charmed by his innocence and clean heart.
Hrithik and Preity capitalise on their chemistry and create a routine that is the heart of the film.
As they break into a tap dance and splash around in puddles, the audience roots for them all the way.
A fan comments on the nostalgia and purity of the song:
“I’m literally high right now in my balcony and watching this.
“Sobbing about how life was so simple back then when this came out.
“Now it’s all responsibilities and bills. These songs were our life back then.”
It’s The Time To Disco – Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
2003 was a great year for Preity Zinta as she starred in the three biggest Bollywood blockbusters of the year.
Apart from The Hero: Love Story of a Spy and Koi…Mil Gaya, she wowed in Kal Ho Naa Ho.
In Nikhil Advani’s evergreen film, Preity portrays Naina Catherine Kapoor.
‘It’s The Time To Disco’ shows Naina letting herself go and dancing merrily in a club.
She is accompanied by Rohit Patel (Saif Ali Khan) and Aman Mathur (Shah Rukh Khan).
Preity dances with vigour and gusto, showing off her curves and impeccable rhythm.
The actress said in an interview that the song took several days to film.
The result of the team’s hard work is there for all to witness.
Kal Ho Naa Ho is an emotional canvas of heartbreak, relationships, and family.
However, ‘It’s The Time To Disco’ highlights its joviality that provides relief and humour.
Lodi – Veer-Zaara (2004)
In Yash Chopra’s epic love story, Veer-Zaara, Preity inhabits the world of Zaara Haayat Khan.
During her travels to India, Zaara meets an Air Force officer named Veer Pratap Singh (Shah Rukh Khan).
As they fall in love, Veer introduces her to his foster parents: Choudhary Sumer Singh (Amitabh Bachchan) and Saraswati Kaur (Hema Malini).
On the night of the Lodi festival, they all celebrate together.
The routine of this song is exemplary, showing the blossoming romance between Veer and Zaara in all its glory.
In previous films, SRK and Preity had proven their sizzling chemistry, but in no other film is it as resplendent as in Veer-Zaara.
Yash Chopra, a director renowned for his majestic way of presenting actresses, also ensures Preity steals every frame in ‘Lodi’.
Complex footwork and hand gesticulations adorn the routine, yet Preity never falters, giving ‘Lodi’ and indeed the entire film every pore of her being.
Where’s The Party Tonight – Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)
Returning to the theme of club and disco songs, we come to this vibrant routine from Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna.
The film presents Preity Zinta as Rhea Saran – a fashion magazine editor desperate to make her failing marriage work.
Her friend Rishi Talwar (Abhishek Bachchan) is also in the same position.
‘Where’s The Party Tonight’ shows the pair celebrating as they feel they are making headway with their respective spouses.
Preity nails the choreography, making use of her limbs and her facial expressions to sprinkle brashness and charm on the sequence.
She shows off her legs as she uses them to underscore her talent and energy.
On the film’s 15th anniversary in 2021, Preity wrote on Instagram:
“I’m so grateful I was a part of this amazing movie. It truly was something else.
“Here’s a big hug to everyone that made this film possible and made us rock and roll.”
As Rhea’s magazine is titled, Preity is a diva in the sequence, and her performance is a jewel of it.
Title Song – Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007)
Jhoom Barabar Jhoom stars Preity as Alvira Khan.
The film also features Abhishek Bachchan (Rakesh ‘Rikki’ Thakral), Bobby Deol (Satvinder ‘Steve’ Singh), and Lara Dutta (Anaida Raza/Laila).
The title song of the film showcases the four actors in an incandescent display of dance.
Preity sways and glides over the dance floor as she dazzles in gorgeous red and orange attire.
Partnered with Bobby, Preity glows with aura and magnetism.
On social media, Preity reflected on the dance sequence:
“I cannot stop smiling and thinking of all the mad scenes we shot and how much we laughed.
“Everyone was exhausted after all the dance sequences, but that did not stop us from having a blast.”
This sense of fun is evident in the iconography of the title sequence, which unforgettably marks Preity’s capabilities.
Sleepy Sleepy Akhiyan – Bhaiaji Superhit (2018)
Bhaiaji Superhit marked Preity’s comeback to acting after a five-year absence from the screen. She plays Sapna Dubey in the film.
‘Sleepy Sleepy Akhiyan’ displays Preity in a beautiful yellow saree, dancing with enthusiasm along with Sunny Deol (Lal Bhaisahab Dubey/Funny Singh).
Preity dances at a speedy pace, showing her talent to high degrees.
The audience feels like she was never away from the screen.
In an interview, Preity says: “The most flamboyant character I ever played was in Chori Chori Chupke Chupke. I played a character called Madhubala.
“Sapna is two zones above that.”
The flamboyance is evident in ‘Sleepy Sleepy Akhiyan’, and it is so fun to watch.
Preity Zinta is a multi-faceted artist. She is undoubtedly a wonderful actress. She is also an accomplished entrepreneur.
One of her talents is also dance, and she nails every routine in which she participates.
These sequences are beautiful, charming, and energetic.
Preity Zinta has entertained Bollywood fans for over 25 years, and the viewers love her for it.
So, be sure to shake a leg with her when you come across these captivating dance sequences!
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