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Jaaved Jaaferi: From Astaire to Hrithik, my dance inspirations
6 Jun
Summary
- Jaaved Jaaferi credits Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly as early inspirations.
- He admires Shammi Kapoor's natural movement and musicality.
- Prabhu Deva and Hrithik Roshan are cited as contemporary favorites.
Veteran actor Jaaved Jaaferi has reminisced about the influential artists who shaped his understanding of dance and performance. During a time of limited international content access in India, VHS tapes provided exposure to global performers like Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, and Michael Jackson.
Jaaferi also highlighted Indian cinema's impact, specifically praising Bollywood icon Shammi Kapoor for his innate musicality and expressive movement. Contemporary artists Prabhu Deva and Hrithik Roshan are also among his admired performers.
These insights come as Jaaved Jaaferi prepares to serve as a judge for 'India's Best Dancer Season 5'. He also acknowledged the contributions of choreographers like Prabhu Deva and Raju Sundaram to Indian dance.
His reflections underscore a rich appreciation for dance across different eras and styles, from classic Hollywood to modern Bollywood.
