Actress Nargis Fakhri who is famous for her dance on songs like Yaar Na Mile, Galat Baat Hai and Oye Oye recalled her early days at the sets of her debut film Rockstar. On the occasion of International Dance Day on Monday, the actress said that the first song she danced to on-screen was Hawaa Hawaa from her debut film.
Now a dancing icon in Bollywood, the actress shared in an interview that she was extremely nervous about her first dance song in Bollywood. “I remember my first instance of dancing on screen was with Rockstar for the song Hawaa Hawaa and it remains incredibly special," said Nargis Fakhri. Rockstar was written and directed by Imtiaz Ali. It starred Ranbir Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri in the lead roles. Being a US model, this was the first Hindi movie project for the actress. The film was a hit and the chemistry between the lead stars garnered praise from the critics and the audience.
While recalling the nerves, the actress felt on the sets, Nargis Fakhri said that she was a wreck. “I was a wreck on the set as I was so nervous, but once the music started playing, I couldn’t stop my feet from tapping. It was a big thing and so exciting as well! I hope to do it more often on screen." Take a look at the song:
Nargis Fakhri said that she strongly believes that dance is one of the best forms of expression on screen. For her, it’s a meditation, she added “When I am dancing, I forget my stress. Not just dancing, I also enjoy watching some great choreography." shared Nargis Fakhri.
Before commencing her journey with Bollywood, the actress was a full-time model in America. Director Imtiaz Ali discovered the actress through a jewellery advertisement which ended up on Indian billboards. After the meeting in Prague, the filmmaker convinced the actress to star in the film. The lead pair of Nargis and Ranbir Kapoor also won the IIFA award for the Hottest Pair in 2012.
Nargis Fakhri will be next seen in the Telugu film Hari Hara Veera Mallu. Pawan Kalyan will play the titular role in the film.
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