Choreographinization

Choreography is the art of composing dance and synchronization is the process of bringing the different elements of a choreography together in a way that it creates synergy. Although, these are two separate terms, its a personal view that any perfect dance involves a perfect combination and coordination between choreography and synchronization and ideally, these two would be inseparable and thus the subject of this blog i.e.,

Choreography + Synchronization = Choreographinization.

Bollywood by far would be the industry that utilises this art the most, the art which has undergone dramatic transition over the years owing to various influences. To those who are unaware, Bollywood is the informal name that is given to the Indian film industry. Songs and dances are an integral part of this industry. In fact, at times, a movie might earn huge profits and be a hit at the box office solely on the basis of its music, songs and dance irrespective of the story of the movie or even the overall quality.

The whole process really works a lot like any corporate organisation. From the initiation to the delivery of any product, a set of processes is involves i.e. planning, organising, budgeting, marketing, delivery and follow ups. With reference to choreographinization in Bollywood, the planning involves the placement of the songs, the situation in which it may have to be choreographed in, the designation of the actor/actress for the dance, location, set-up, etc and organising would ideally involve getting the resources together i.e. arranging the look of the choreographinization, alloting designers, arranging the location with the relevant authorities etc.

The style of dance has changed gradually over the years and so has the entire process that is normally involved. During the black and white era, the genre of dance was quite limited restricted to different forms of indian classical dance - the south indian dances allotted for the temple, religious and goody two shoes characters and north indian dances with specific reference to kathak was alloted to the "kothas" and mujras. In other cases, the dance is choreographized in a western style and at times cabaret which was quite popular during the 60's and 70's with special reference to Helen who was often called the cabaret queen and for her provocative dancing during that era.

There has been a range of choreographers with the most dominant ones today being,


Farah Khan- Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Dil to Pagal Hai, Virasat, Kuch Kuch Hota hai, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Bluffmaster, Paheli, Don, Kaal, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Zindagi Rocks, Krrish etc.


Saroj Khan - Darr, Baazigar, Mohra, Dilwale Dulhanidya Le Jayenge, Soldier, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Taal, Lagaan, Devdas, Don etc.


Vaibhavi Merchant - Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Lagaan, Devdas, Dhoom, Rakht, Bunty aur Babli, Neal n' Nikki, Rang de Basanti, Krrish, Umrao Jaan, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom etc.

Shiamak Davar - Dil to Pagal Hai, Taal, Kisna, Bunty aur Babli, Dhoom 2 etc.



Ganesh Hedge - Hera Pheri, Pyaar tune Kya kiya, Lagaan, Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage, Don, etc.



This blog is going to primarily focus on different bollywood choreographinization and somewhat offer a critique of the different elements involved i.e. style, costumes, performance and the likes.
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