Mallika Sherawat, who plays a starlet in a theatre group that performs a modern day take on Mughall E Azam in the forthcoming film 'Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam', learnt the dance moves for her role of Anarkali from veteran choreographer Saroj Khan. Photo Credit: IANS 4 February 2008 (Sawf News) - Mallika Sherawat, who plays a starlet in a theatre group that performs a modern day take on Mughall E Azam in the forthcoming film Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam, learnt the dance moves for her role of Anarkali from veteran choreographer Saroj Khan.
Sherawat and Khan hit off very well on the set, reports the TOI, so audiences can look forward to a sizzling performance when the film hits theatres in March - April.
Mallika dances to the song Pyaar kiya toh darna kiya which has been sung to a completely different tune than the original, composed by music director Anu Malik.
Anu Malik is modest about his composition.
"Let me first make it very clear that no one can ever repeat or even remotely come close to the original song 'Pyaar kiya toh darna kya' from Mughal-E-Azam. For me, that song is one of the best songs in the history of our film industry. It was not only melodious but also extremely well written. And who can forget Madhubala in the song?"
Malik says Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam is a comedy and the song has been adapted to modern times and has "a lot of funny lines."
Mallika's look has been styled by designers Ashley Rebello and Anita Dongre.
Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam has been directed by Sanjay Chel. Mallika's co-stars in the film include Rahul Bose, Paresh Rawal and Kay Kay Menon.
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