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Published 11:06 IST, November 6th 2019

Ganesh Acharya: Top choreographies done by the veteran dancer

Ganesh Acharya is one of the most successful choreographers in the Indian film industry. Find out some of Acharya's best choreographies that one cannot forget.

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Ganesh Acharya is the man behind some epic dances in Bollywood. The popular choreographer has choreographed several popular hits like the Bodyguard title song, Tattad Tattad and many more. Acharya has worked with almost every star in Bollywood and made them dance on his moves. While talking to a news portal recently, he revealed few of his favourite choreographies. Here are some of his epic choreographies that made the audience dance crazily-

Beedi Jalaile from Omkara

Ganesh Acharya has given many hit dance numbers, but Beedi Jalaile is a very special song for the dancing legend. He won his first Filmfare award for this item song. The item number was written by Gulzar, and the music was given by Vishal Bhardwaj. Ganesh created magic when he added miming and gave the kite-flying movement in the song. The track became a massive hit.

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Masti ki Paathshala from Rang De Basanti

While talking about Ganesh Acharya's best choreographies, one can never forget Masti ki Paathshala. The hook step became a sensation of the country. The steps and the feel of Aamir Khan's character mixed perfectly. Even now, people remember the step and do it on several different songs.

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Chikni Chameli from Agneepath

After 22 years of Acharya's career, he got a call from Dharma Productions regarding a song from Agneepath. Ganesha was a group dancer in the original movie of the same name. Ganesh acharya added the masala of the original Marathi dance number in the song which became a sensation, and every other person was grooving on his steps. 

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Malhaari from Bajirao Mastani

Ganesh Acharya has worked with Ranveer Singh in many songs before including, Tattad Tattad, Khalibali and more. The choreographer was well aware of Ranveer's energy and dedication. Ganesh synchronised the song perfectly with his steps bringing out the energy of the Maratha king. The formation, the movement and the dance was breath-taking. Acharya's addition of the cross sword movement, in the end, was marvellous.

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Updated 17:29 IST, November 6th 2019

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