It's Kareena Kapoor Khan's birthday and it's the perfect occasion to put on your dancing shoes and rock like the superstar birthday girl. Here's a list of 10 dance numbers that made Hindi movies an absolute blast. The common genius in all these tracks is Kareena Kapoor's indelible and authentic charm. She's the undisputed goddess of glamour and these superhit numbers are her anthem.
Halkat jaawani (Heroine)
This risqué song from Madhur Bhandarkar's Heroine featured Kareena Kapoor in a seductive black avatar. Her styling and her attitude was bang on. This solo track was as good as an item number, in a film where Kareena was the lead. Such is her star appeal and prowess with statement dance numbers that her own films benefit greatly when Kareena dances it off.
Chammak challo (RA.One)
A rage when it released, Chammak challo had the additional punch of international pop artist Akon singing for Shah Rukh Khan. But Kareena's spunky moves were a definite value add to this song. Her charisma and beauty have always been a commercial asset for any film. RA.One was no exception.
Fevicol se (Dabangg 2)
Possibly one of the biggest dance hits of Kareena's career, Fevicol se from Dabangg 2 was so good it nearly outshone its predecessor Munni badnam hui. Dabangg 2 was a Salman Khan movie so the attention on the film was expected, but it was Kareena's swaying energy that added a nice elixir to the magic of this blockbuster. You can always trust Kareena to be effortless while performing on outrageous lyrics.
You are my Sonia (Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham)
Kareena Kapoor's Poo from K3G is what modern movie legends are made of. The highlight of her performance in this film was her dancing in You are my sonia, where she matched steps and energy with Hrithik Roshan. This song still remains as good as a youth anthem and Kareena's effortless dancing intertwined with some solid acting made it a true blue success story.
Yeh mera dil (Don)
The same song had featured the dancing legend Helen in the original Don with the mesmerising singing of Asha Bhosle. But trust Kareena Kapoor to deliver a chart buster even when the odds are stacked against her. The rejig of Yeh mera dil in Farhan Akhtar's and Shah Rukh Khan's Don owes its spunk and appeal to Kareena's performance. She looked like a million bucks and yet she was at home dancing to this legendary number.
It's rocking (Kya Love Story Hai)
Many years ago, when item numbers were a regular feature in every commercial Hindi film, Kareena Kapoor had elevated the status of these business driven gimmicks from cheap thrills to genuine glamour. Her moves in Alisha Chinai's It's rocking, was the definite highlight of the movie. Forget silver lining, Kareena's dance number was worth its weight in gold.
Chinta ta chita chita (Rowdy Rathore)
If you want a hit dance number you need to cast Kareena Kapoor with Akshay Kumar. Every single time these two have collaborated, the results have been superlative. That was exactly the case with Rowdy Rathore's Chinta ta chita chita too. This song technically belongs to Akshay Kumar with South superstar Vijay too making a cameo appearance, but it was Kareena's few seconds that probably got the movie some classic good luck. If the going gets tough, Kareena's aura gets things going.
Mera naam Mary (Brothers)
The last time Kareena Kapoor donned fancy clothes and sashayed on screen for the commercial prospects of a movie was in Mera naam mary hai for Akshay Kumar's and Sidharth Malhotra's Brothers. Even though the visuals of this song took risqué a bit too far, Kareena's presence alone saved it from blushes. Instead, Kareena made good use of the catchy lyrics and infused the song with some solid energy.
Marjaani marjaani (Billu)
Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor have always made a formidable pair. Their songs together have always managed to be instant hits. Marjani marjani from Billu is a case in point. This catchy dance number got a boost from the charisma of both SRK and Kareena. This high on style song was supposed to be a movie within a movie moment and Kareena was an absolute superstar.
Bebo main Bebo (Kambakkht Ishq)
The song that both celebrates and parodies Kareena Kapoor's superstar status, Bebo mein Bebo from Kambakkht Ishq is electric, fun, glamorous and a certified hit. It's the perfect description of who Kareena Kapoor is in her films and what her superstar status brings to the table. She's a absolute rock star and there can be no one like Bebo.