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Bollywood songs and dances have slowly become a rage the world over. In the gyms and in the dance studios these days it is pretty common to have a Bollywood or a Bhangra class as well. But there is one phenomenon which is also picking up – use of Bollywood numbers and dances in talent reality shows across the world.
The song is from Agneepath, and is performed in the movie by none other than Katrina Kaif. Here is her original performance.
Now we will go through the several performances by non-Indian dancers on this very song. You will notice the pain and detail that the dancers try and incorporate in their dances. Some like the lead Russian dancer in Kazan could actually give the sexy Katrina Kaif a run for her money!
1. Finland Talent Show
2. Russian Kid in Open Russia Festival
3. Colombia Talent Show
4. Russian Girls Dancing in Kazan
5. Indian Spirit Group in Albania
One hopes you liked all these performances by the foreign dancers on the very popular item number – Chikni Chameli! If you know of some other performances that I may have missed out on, please do share in the comments section.
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