Boogie Woogie India

First let me tell you what’s going to happen this week - this week the gurus (teachers) will be competing with the chelas (students) in dancing competition. The judging is not based on if the teacher dances better or the student but how much better any teacher has taught his student. The marks will be given to students alone and both teacher and student will dance and compete to pass this week’s round. Interesting concept isn’t? At first, when I heard, I was feeling little weird on why they are making the guru and chela compete and I thought it just wont be fair but when I understood the concept, I really liked it!

Friday night’s episode started with Naved and Ravi talking about the concept and then Ali Asgar joining them dressed up like a small kid. He was the guest on Friday night’s episode. Ali Asgar, I have to tell this, I find him extremely talented. He left his mark in many tele serials but the one act that he mastered to perfection and gets him a standing applause is his forte in comedy. He is extremely hilarious when it comes to comedy and I don’t think there is even a single episode of Comedy Circus of his that I did not enjoy. I also think he and Kashif had made the best pair in comedy circus till date and those episodes of them together should surely be in history of best performances ever. I haven’t seen a pair as good as them. When they act, they make you feel "paisa wasool". Ali Asgar is natural, and original, he comes up with acts that are not forced or vulgar but highly enjoyable. And so Boogie Woogie experienced the same comedy side of his this week. Must watch! God Bless you Ali!

Okay now lets get back to the performances but before that I have to tell you something. On Friday early morning, my friend send me a clipping of a dance performance from another dance show and praised that a lot. When I watched, I found it lukewarm. It was alright nothing too great and as usual the feeling is due to me being addicted to a show that brings in much more higher talent - Boogie Woogie. And so I waited after watching that clipping to watch my favorite show at 8 pm to prove my point. This week’s episode I have to tell you it was MIND BLOWING!! If I have to use slang then I can say "performers this week have ripped the stage apart". You will witness the best episode of Naache Taare Zameen Par this week with full 5 stars without any doubt! There is nothing you can do except for watching in awe. There are shows which make you feel "okay yaar its the same repeated crap.. nothing new.. lets not watch" and then there is Boogie Woogie which even after 12 - 13 years makes you sit on your seat on top of your toes with a big smile on your face which you can enjoy with entire family. Its a show that makes you feel proud!

Anyway the first participant to perform tonight was Shivalika Dhait who danced with her teacher "Priya Patel". Both danced extremely beautiful on a classical number. The performance was graceful and very beautifully put. It was soothing and the color combination both the dancers wore played an extra role. Both were in complete sync. The after performance talk brought the moment which I wait for every week - Shivalika’s narration of shers and she once again brought a big smile on my face. Priya was very sweet and took the compliments very well and was also happy for the compliments that Shivalika got. She is an professional dancer and the best part was there was no ego to be seen especially when Naved said Shivalika’s expressions were better then the teacher. On that remark she replied humbly and I am sure she must have won many hearts on Friday night. Such humbleness and great attitude can only be seen on Boogie Woogie. Good job guys!

At this time Naved talked about Ali acting in the movie "Slumdog Millionare" and it was too hilarious. Listen to Ali Asgar’s narration

Next was Sanoy Dev and Rishikaysh and please DONT MISS. It is a must must watch! Both Sanoy and Rishikaysh were dressed up as half male and half female. The steps, synchronization between them and they put the entire performance so flawlessly and easily is worth a standing applause. My eyes were stuck without a blink watching them in praise. I actually don’t have much words to say except watch the rerun or get the video online, you surely don’t want to miss this performance! The after performance talk was again hilarious and this time it was due to Ali Asgar who mimicked Aamir Khan and if you don’t look at him, one would feel its Aamir’s voice. Brilliantly mimicked. It was hilarious and highly enjoyable. They also showed Rishikaysh clipping from two years back when he participated as a contestant and spoke how well he is doing now. That’s what’s up! Great talent never goes unnoticed and I am sure this is still only a beginning for a talent like Rishikaysh as he still got miles to go! Watch Sanoy talk about him liking the girls part better and the act where he acted like a girl and then acted like Shakti Kapoor. Sanoy has been surprising every week with something new and has been speeding high towards the top chart. Keep it up Sanoy! Dhiren Raj Baraik spoke words of wisdom when Sanoy said he feels Dhiren will be tough competition. Also listen to Ali Asgar speak about Boogie Woogie’s team from Naalasupara who went on to another show to teach Ali Asgar and other celebrity contestants teach dance. And again we see both Ravi and Naved humbled up and speak words that touches ones heart. Also one more thing you need to watch, Ali Asgar’s dance along with Sanoy and Rishi - Cute!

Alright now was the time for little angel Phalguni Bhardwaj who came with her teacher Mandeep to perform. We have seen Mandeep a number of times and so I knew that we were waiting for some rocking times. Just when you think the best is over, here comes Mandeep and Phalguni who literally makes you open your mouth in awe. Most of the times we saw Phalguni do Indian classical or semi classical dances or even bollywood dance. Although she did perform western once but this was the first performance she completely surprises you dancing flawlessly to Hip Hop and so my eyes were almost popping out watching her and her perfect teacher Mandeep. They both danced on song "Mera ranjha baliye". It was superb!! Watch little phalguni do a somersault in the end MUST WATCH!! The after performance talk was again very entertaining and adorable.

The next performance was by Boogie Woogie’s power house Rashmi Kunder who came with her teacher Kiran to perform. With Kiran performing with Rashmi, I didn’t expect anything less but perfect and flawless and high energetic number. They both together danced on remixed songs combining of "Yaahi re yaahi re" and "rangeela re" with hip hop. It was beautifully remixed and the entire performance was nothing but extremely beautiful. Kiran projected himself as a geek who joins Rashmi and dances to the song and in the end he leaves her back to go back to his geek self. The concept looked little bit like Rab ne banadi jodi type but I would place Kiran and Rashmi’s performance at much more higher level then the movie. A job greatly done!

Okay now Chang enters the sets of Boogie Woogie singing "Chala jaata hu kissi ki dhun mein" song. He then tells how much he likes the show and that’s why he came in without invitation. He then informs about the Grand Finale of Indian Idol which is today. Then the surprise factor - All four, Naved, Ravi, Ali and Chang dances. It was fantastic to watch all four shake their legs. I definitely think Boogie Woogie must have every week dances like this. It doesn’t matter if Ravi, Naved and Javed dances in the beginning or in middle, as long as they throw in little dance here and there every week. It will be a beautiful BONUS in times of recession and we Boogie Woogie audience do deserve don’t we?

The last participant on Friday night was little adorable superstar of Boogie Woogie - Madhav Wazalwar who came in with his teacher Khalid. Both together gave a hilarious and cutest performance. It was totally entertaining and also keeps your feet tapping to the beats of the Govinda’s number "Meri shaadi karwao". Watch both of them roll in sync. This was one performance that makes you roll with laughter especially the last part where both Khalid and Madhav wears Ravi and Naved masks and dances. They ended the performance getting Ravi and Naved married to each other. Hilarioussssss - yes with that many "s". Must watch!! Watch Ravi and Naved’s expressions when these two come with their masks. The after performance talk was also hilarious and adorable. Listen to Madhav speak about bada Govinda and chota Govinda and how and what he will do when he sees Govinda. Ali Asgar then mimicked Rishi Kapoor and yes he does look a lot like Rishi Kapoor duplicate and so the act suited him perfectly. I do hope to see Ali Asgar more often on TV. Anyway, with this the Friday night’s episode ended to bring the remaining five contestants on Saturday night.

Two words for Friday night episode - MUST WATCH!!