Sizzling in the rain, or in a semi-lit room, with bodies moving perfectly in sync with each other to showcase the slow sensuality that exists in dance; that is in the ultimate dance of love. While there are some very tasteless song and dance sequences, we are looking at the songs that have over decades shown that Indian cinema can do tasteful sensuality and that it works with the audience. Let’s take a look shall we?
Pashmina, Fitoor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxTXp0-iZrY
The song that got us started. It might have been too “similar” to Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud”, but that could not help us admiring the sizzling lead pair, and the beauty of the song itself.
Suraj Hua Maddham, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0zKs8i7Nc8
The slight moves, and the oozing chemistry of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol made this song a huge hit. They just set the screen on fire!
Gale Lag Jaa, De Dana Dan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73P0XInJBDc
The movie was forgotten, but this number, with Katrina oozing oomph in wet saree and Akshay romancing her, in the rain, can still give you goosebumps.
Kaate Nahi Katte, Mr. India
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhZCBTx-SfM
Talking of sensual dances, one just does not forget Sridevi in the legendary blue saree, dancing with the invisible Mr. India.
Ishq Dance, Jab Tak Hai Jaan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgEZSNXIBaA
Though we would say we were not very happy with the Shah Rukh Khan-Katrina Kaif Jodi, but if you watch this song and leave your brain out of for the duration this is a fairly good example.
Tumhe Jo Maine Dekha, Main Hoon Na
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKYYS_L4M0Q
Oh how Shah Rukh Khan and Sushmita Sen sizzled on the screen with this one, and K.K.’s voice just added to the temperatures. Superb!
Bollywood never disappoints us on sensuality, though it isn’t always as beautifully handled as in these songs. If you think of anymore such songs don’t forget to tell us in the comments.
Author: Kadambari Srivastava
