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Dola Re Dola

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"Dola Re Dola"
Dixit dancing for Dola Re
Madhuri Dixit dancing to the song
Song by Kavita Krishnamurthy, Shreya Ghoshal and KK
from the album Devdas
Released2002 (2002)
GenreFilmi, Hindustani classical
Length6:36
LabelEros Now
Composer(s)Ismail Darbar
Lyricist(s)Nusrat Badr
Producer(s)Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Music video
"Dola Re Dola" on YouTube

"Dola Re Dola" is a song from the 2002 Indian period romantic drama film Devdas, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali,[1] and starring Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit. The song was composed by Ismail Darbar, with lyrics provided by Nusrat Badr, and sung by Kavita Krishnamurthy, Shreya Ghoshal and KK (backing vocals).[1] The song received high acclaim from critics and audiences alike, becoming a blockbuster due to the unique dance duet between Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit, two of the leading actresses of the era.[2]

Picturization

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The song is picturized on Aishwarya Rai (left) and Madhuri Dixit (right).

The song is picturized on Parvati (Aishwarya Rai) and Chandramukhi (Madhuri Dixit), and appears during the celebration of Durga Puja.[3] Both are expressing the love and ecstasy by their dancing. The video song also had some long takes.[4]

The video of the song is shot in the studios built with a lavish and expensive set.[3] It had a production cost of ₹25 million[5] ($514,300),[6] equivalent to ₹95 million ($0.92 million) adjusted for inflation. It was the most expensive Bollywood music video up until "Azeem O Shaan Shahenshah" from Jodhaa Akbar (2008).[5]

Choreography

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Khan receiving the National Film Award for Best Choreography for "Dola Re Dola" by President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, in December 2003.

The song in the video was choreographed by Saroj Khan,[4] for which she won her first National Film Award for Best Choreography. The song shows Parvati and Chandramukhi dancing during Durga Puja. The choreography of the song was something different as it was a mix of Indian classical dance forms. The form of dance that Saroj Khan explored with "Dola Re Dola", is called Nautwary.[4] It included steps of Kathak and Bharatnatyam.[4]

Behind-The-Scenes

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According to Saroj Khan, this song was one of the toughest she had to endure as Madhuri and Aishwarya are brilliant dancers.[4] She had to balance in giving steps equally good to both that none of them would feel that they would be left out. But nothing of the sort occurred.[4] During the shot, there were several retakes and at a particular point, they had to perform a step that they had to fall, to be perfectly in sync with the beats.[4] It became physically demanding for both actresses. Sanjay Leela Bhansali was involved in the dance sequences.[4]

During the shoot, Aishwarya's ears started to bleed because of the heavy earrings, but she didn't say it and continued to shoot until it was completed.

Reception

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The song became an instant hit, as it combined the 2 leading heroines of the era in a unique dance song. The song received numerous awards in categories of singing and choreography.

Accolades

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Year Award Nominee Category Result Ref.
2003 Filmfare Awards Kavita Krishnamurthy & Shreya Ghoshal Best Female Playback Singer Won [7]
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Saroj Khan Best Choreography Won
Nusrat Badr Best Lyrics Nominated
2003 IIFA Awards Kavita Krishnamurthy & Shreya Ghoshal Best Female Playback Singer Won [9]
Saroj Khan Best Choreography Won
Nusrat Badr Best Lyrics Won
2003 National Film Awards Saroj Khan Best Choreography Won [10]
2003 Zee Cine Awards Kavita Krishnamurthy & Shreya Ghoshal Best Female Playback Singer Won [11]
Saroj Khan Best Choreography Won
2003 Stardust Awards Shreya Ghoshal New Musical Sensation - Female Won [12]
2003 Sansui Awards Kavita Krishnamurthy & Shreya Ghoshal Best Female Playback Singer Won [13]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Music Review: Devdas". Glamsham. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  2. ^ "'Devdas' (2002): Review". 28 April 2013. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  3. ^ a b "Official Video of song Dola Re Dola". YouTube.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h Sujata (18 February 2012). "Dola Re my toughest dance number - Saroj Khan". Pink Villa. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  5. ^ a b "Here Are The 12 Most Expensive Songs Ever Made In Bollywood". UC News. 19 May 2018. Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
  6. ^ "Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average)". World Bank. 2002. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
  7. ^ "Filmfare Awards (2003)". IMDb. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  8. ^ "The 48th Filmfare Awards - Shah Rukh, Ash, Ajay Devgan's rich haul". Rediff.com. 22 February 2003. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  9. ^ "IIFA Through the Years – IIFA 2003 : South Africa". IIFA.com. Archived from the original on 8 February 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
  10. ^ "50th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
  11. ^ "Zee Cine Awards 2003". IMDb. 11 January 2003. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  12. ^ "shreya ghoshal at stardust 2003". YouTube. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
  13. ^ "Shreya Ghoshal Awards Official Website". shreyaghoshal.com. Archived from the original on 16 March 2016. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
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