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There are many songs in the career of Hindi cinema’s ‘dancing queen’ Madhuri Dixit which made her a superstar overnight, but the status of ‘Dhak Dhak Karne Laga’ still stands out. This song from Anil Kapoor’s blockbuster film ‘Beta’, released in 1992, not only proved to be the boldest and superhit track of that era, but also remains the highlight of weddings and parties even today. Even after 34 years, this song retains its place as a ‘cult classic’, you will be surprised to know the story behind it.
Bhajan singer gave voice to the song ‘Bold’
The biggest feature of this song is that it has been sung by Anuradha Paudwal, who is mainly known for her devotional songs and bhajans, with her melodious voice. The jugalbandi of Anuradha Paudwal and Udit Narayan and the excellent music of Anand-Milind together created a magic which was immortalized by Sameer’s words. It is a pleasant surprise that the same voice which absorbed millions of people in the devotion of God, also brought Madhuri Dixit’s boldest avatar to life on screen equally beautifully.
The ad was done at the last minute, Saroj Khan had strict conditions
Surprisingly, this superhit song was not a part of the original film ‘Beta’. Madhuri Dixit had revealed in an interview that just before the release of the film, the makers had decided to include it at the last minute. Madhuri was busy with her other projects, so she had a huge shortage of time. In this challenging time, famous choreographer Saroj Khan had put a strict condition before the film’s director Inder Kumar. Saroj Khan had said that if she says OK in one take, then the director will not ask for re-shooting (one more).
Three nights of struggle and heart-pounding performance
Despite time constraints and pressure, the entire song was shot in just three nights. Half a day was wasted on the set, from removing pots to painting and lighting, after which the entire team executed the work with ‘camera, sound, action and cut’ without any interruption. Without any extra retakes, Saroj Khan’s brilliant direction and Madhuri Dixit’s charismatic dance made this song one of the most iconic ‘dhak-dhak’ movements in the history of Indian cinema. Even today, after 34 years, when this song is played, Madhuri’s style and Anuradha Paudwal’s magical voice compel people of all ages to dance.
