 Malaika Arora, who has done several hit item songs, recently shot her first Telugu dance number in What Malaika found truly weird was the complete absence of interaction with her leading man during the dance. "When I danced with Shah Rukh Khan in 'Dil Se' and 'Kaal', we were dancing together. With Mahesh there was absolutely no interaction even though we were dancing on the same set. "He was playing the unattainable Adonis and I was the dancer. I found it hilarious. Mahesh said all of five words to me during the entire shooting. But, let me add, he's a thorough gentleman." Malaika requested the team for a more interactive dance. "But I was told this is the way it is in the south. So I just did my work. It was nevertheless fun and worth it because I did it for a friend. I never thought I'd dance in a regional film. Namrata said they needed me to do a song and dance. I thought I wouldn't be able to mouth those Telugu words. But Namrata convinced me. It was ages since I had met her. I told her the entire team including the choreographer was unknown to me, and I wouldn't be comfortable. And to me being comfortable in what I do is very important. She told me to just relax and promised to be there for me. When I heard the track, I found it very cool." |
