When Katrina Kaif Said Her Songs Are Not 'Item Numbers': If You Are Being Objectified...

Katrina Kaif has spent over 16 years in the Bollywood industry, delivering many hits such as Raajneeti, Bang Bang and New York. Her dancing, especially in song sequences, has received both praise and criticism. Songs like Chikni Chameli and Sheila Ki Jawaani have often faced mixed reactions from audiences, although for their lyrics. Recently, an old video of Katrina discussing "item numbers" in Bollywood has been circulating online.

When Katrina said her songs are not 'item numbers'

Katrina Kaif once appeared on an episode of a popular chat show, where she addressed the criticism regarding Bollywood actresses performing in song sequences.

This criticism stemmed from a statement made a few months earlier by a popular Bollywood producer, who had clarified that he did not mind women dancing, but objected to what he described as "item songs". He defined item songs as those where women are objectified and men are shown lusting after them, such as in the song Chikni Chameli.

What Katrina thinks of her song sequences?

The actress expressed her gratitude for the question and shared her unique perspective, sharing that dance plays a significant role in her life. She clarified that she does not consider her songs to be mere item numbers, as dance is an art form and a form of expression.

She also noted that in today’s world, where everyone has a platform to voice their opinions, there is often a lack of critical analysis regarding what is being said. She pointed out that the media sometimes portrays women dancing in films as being objectified. She advised that if a woman, including an actress, ever feels objectified in a song, she should reconsider doing it.

'Dance is a big part of my life'

Katrina was quoted as saying, "Actually, I'm really glad that you asked that. I have a slightly different viewpoint on this, being someone for whom dance is a big part of life. I don't view my songs as item numbers. They are not. Because dance is an art form, it's an expression," the actress said.

"In this world of social commentary where now everyone has a platform to say anything, sometimes we don't stop and question what is being said. We don't stop and analyse whether there is any truth to it. In some of these waves that became popular in the media, we see women dancing in films as being objectified. If you, as a woman, or the actress feels for one second that you are being objectified in the song, you should not be doing it," she added.