India is a ‘soft’ power. A much-loved phrase that Indian delight in. It signifies how we want to rule the hearts rather than minds.
A big contributor to this popularity or emotional pull of India is the appeal of our films. From Egypt to Japan, Kazakstan to Namibia, our films, our songs and the fantasy world of our fictional larger than life stories rules the hearts and minds of nations and societies. Greece can groove to the popular song Madovala – a ode to perhaps THE most beautiful Indian heroine – Madhubala who was all the rage in post war Greece and Japan can delight in the gyrations of Mithun. Old USSR nation states still sing Awara hun and Egypt swears by Bachhan.
Our films may be escapist, loud, full of bling and miles from reality. But despite these facts or perhaps because of these facts, they have a unique appeal.
And a lot of this appeal comes from the songs and dances that are an integral part of the films. Why do our heroes and heroines break into a dance number is inexplicable, but by Jove it is attractive!!
So is the appeal of learning to jive like our much loved actors. Live a little bit of that fantasy in our own lives. This is the reason why ladies sangeet on weddings have become these huge glitzy affairs where everyone right from the age of 6 to 60 and beyond for a few minutes of their lives, at an occasion of happiness for themselves, wants to dance and sing, shake and shimmer!
Now, guests coming to Jaipur can learn some steps and realise the mad fun our filmi songs are – at these special classes on Bollywood dance that can be held by appointment at Hotel Arya Niwas. A centrally located, popular Jaipur landmark, Arya Niwas offers hour long classes where trained instructors can teach you a few steps from popular hindi film numbers.
Look at the pictures below that speak for themselves. These classes are great fun, and a super memory to take along with you. After all what is tourism if not the art of making memories!
To book a class you can contact the travel desk at Arya Niwas on +919829040549 or visit www.jaipur-diaries.com to know more.