"As a dancer, Ranbir is so underrated."
Since his debut, Saawariya (2007), Ranbir Kapoor has proven himself a talented and versatile actor.
He has gone on to become one of the most loved artists in Indian cinema.
However, his energetic dancing ability is also resplendent in his art.
Ranbir has a magnetic hold over his routines, mastering the choreography to perfection.
When the audience sees his groove, they cannot resist the urge to shake a leg with him.
Join DESIblitz as we go through 10 of Ranbir Kapoor’s most energetic dances.
Title Song – Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008)
Siddharth Anand’s Bachna Ae Haseeno presents Ranbir Kapoor as Raj Sharma.
The title song is a renewed take on Kishore Kumar’s chartbuster from Hum Kisise Kum Naheen (1977).
That song was pictured on Ranbir’s father, Rishi Kapoor, making it refreshing that his son takes the baton this time.
Ranbir’s dance accompanies the opening credits as he nails the choreography by Ahmed Khan.
Leading ladies Bipasha Basu, Minissha Lamba, and Deepika Padukone also share electrifying chemistry with Ranbir.
The song contains complex footwork and gyration. If the audience was unsure of Ranbir’s skill before Bachna Ae Haseeno, they definitely were after it.
Title Song – Wake Up Sid (2009)
Continuing with the theme of the title songs, we come to Ayan Mukerji’s Wake Up Sid.
In the movie, Ranbir plays Siddharth ‘Sid’ Mehra.
Sid is a spoiled, lazy, and aimless young man who transforms in the company of Aisha Banerjee (Konkona Sen Sharma).
The title song of the film plays over the closing credits, showcasing Ranbir in an infectious groove.
He moves with force and vigour, displaying his dancing ability in full form.
The routine is uplifting, captivating, and motivating.
Ranbir’s performance is one to watch in the film and the song.
Prem Ki Naiyya – Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahaani (2009)
In Rajkumar Santoshi’s classic romance, Ranbir wins hearts as the selfless yet funny Prem Shankar Sharma.
He falls in love with Jennifer ‘Jenny’ Pinto (Katrina Kaif) but is unable to tell her.
‘Prem Ki Naiyya’ shows Prem professing his love for Jenny without telling her and leaving the fate of his love story to the powers that be.
Ranbir expertly performs the dance sequence, twisting and turning around and swinging his hips.
His rhythm is limitless, and viewers were mightily impressed.
A YouTube fan compares Ranbir’s dance to his grandfather – the iconic Raj Kapoor:
“This showed a little bit of Ranbir’s grandfather in him. The ability to make fun of himself to make others laugh.”
Ghagra – Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)
Ranbir Kapoor inhabits the world of Kabir ‘Bunny’ Thapar in Ayan Mukerji’s coming-of-age drama.
In ‘Ghagra’, he dances with gusto along with the dancing queen, Madhuri Dixit (Mohini).
Madhuri is a beloved dancer with several iconic routines to her name.
Despite this, Ranbir gives Madhuri a run for her money, performing the routine with equal skill and talent.
During an appearance on Koffee With Karan in 2014, Madhuri rated Ranbir’s dancing ability as 10/10.
Many fans on YouTube have praised Madhuri for her act, but Ranbir is also excellent.
Budtameez Dil – Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)
Continuing with Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewaani, we come to the popular song, ‘Budtameez Dil’.
Ranbir Kapoor dances unabashedly, owning the dance floor.
He also dances atop a table, showing everyone who is in charge of the room.
Ranbir depends on his stamina for the hook step, which involves the shaking of all four limbs.
There is also a demanding spin that Ranbir performs with control and precision.
A fan comments: “One of the most underrated dancers of Indian cinema. Look at the swag of Ranbir.”
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewaani was one of the biggest blockbusters of 2013. These dance routines indicate why.
Title Song – Besharam (2013)
Ranbir brings Babli Chautala to life in Besharam.
Sporting a golden suit, Ranbir dances like never before in the title track.
Babli is in a crowded club during the song, but even so, he stands out.
Ranbir gives a flamboyant performance as he crafts spellbinding legwork and arm movement.
He also dances with lots of female backup artists, increasing the intimacy and attraction of the routine.
A user enthuses: “This is the best choreography by Remo D’Souza and the best dance of Ranbir.”
Besharam might have been a box-office failure, but this song hits all the right notes.
Bhopu Baj Raha Hai – Sanju (2018)
In Rajkumar Hirani’s blockbuster, Ranbir Kapoor becomes the Bollywood legend Sanjay Dutt.
Sanju is one of the industry’s best biopics ever.
Unfortunately, ‘Bhopu Baj Raha Hai’ was not included in the final cut of the movie.
However, for fans who want to see another example of Ranbir’s brilliant dancing, the song is available on YouTube.
In the song, Sanjay and Kamlesh Kanhaiyalal ‘Kamli’ Kapaasi (Vicky Kaushal) rock fantastically.
They are accompanied by the gorgeous Pinky Joshi (Karishma Tanna).
It would have been great to see this song on the big screen, but it is still an iconic routine for which Ranbir deserves high praise.
Dance Ka Bhoot – Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva (2022)
In Ayan Mukerji’s fantasy spectacle, Ranbir plays Shiva. He is a DJ in the modern world but with deep, dark secrets.
‘Dance Ka Bhoot’ appears early in the film and acts almost like an introductory number for Shiva’s character.
Amid an army of backup dancers, Ranbir leads the routine, singing about the joy of dancing.
He leaps, bounds, and tumbles across the set, showcasing his moves to high degrees.
Some of the lyrics in the song go: “Copy what I’m doing!”
The audience was definitely doing so as Ranbir lit up the screen with vigour and strength.
Pyaar Hota Kayi Baar Hai – Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (2023)
In Luv Ranjan’s romantic comedy, Ranbir portrays Rohan ‘Mickey’ Arora.
Mickey fully owns the dance floor in this enigmatic routine.
As he glides and slides across the floor, Ranbir proves that age is not a barrier for him when it comes to dancing.
A fan on YouTube highlights the aforementioned ‘underrated’ tag of Ranbir:
“As a dancer, Ranbir is so underrated. This choreography deserves an award.”
After the film was released, Ranbir commented: “We are delighted to see the audience’s positive response to Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar.
“We’re grateful for the opportunity to entertain the audience.”
This entertainment is there for all to see in ‘Pyaar Hota Kayi Baar Hai’.
Show Me The Thumka – Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (2023)
Staying with Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, we come to the sexy and bold routine of ‘Show Me The Thumka’.
In the sequence, Mickey shares unmissable chemistry with Nisha ‘Tinni’ Malhotra (Shraddha Kapoor).
Ranbir wears a shiny blue kurta, while Shraddha looks radiant in a sparkling yellow saree.
A particular step in the song shows Ranbir balancing Shraddha on his leg and twirling her around.
This highlights the physicality of the number, which makes Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar as popular as it is.
In 2023, Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar was arguably overshadowed by Animal in Ranbir’s filmography.
However, the routines of Ranbir in the former film are not to be underestimated.
Ranbir Kapoor is often touted as the greatest star of his generation.
That is obvious in his masterful performances. However, the actor is also adept at nailing his dances.
All of these songs show Ranbir’s rhythm and prowess as a dancer.
His energy, charisma, and charm are universally loved by fans.
So, be sure to dance with Ranbir Kapoor the next time you come across one of his routines!
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