She twirls in circles with diyas in her hands in the newly launched song "Ghoomar" from the upcoming film "Padmavati". Actress Deepika Padukone says it's one of the most difficult yet most fulfilling song sequences she has ever done.
Deepika, who plays the title role in filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus, took to Twitter on Wednesday and wrote: "The 'Ghoomar' song has to be one of the most difficult yet most fulfilling song sequences I have ever shot for!"
The "Ghoomar" song was unveiled on Wednesday. It shows the richness of the Rajput culture and traditions. Deepika, dressed in heavy ensembles and jewellery, performs gracefully.
Traditionally, the dance form Ghoomar involves twirling in circles and coordinated hand movements and footwork.
The song has been composed by Bhansali and sung by Shreya Ghoshal.
"Padmavati" also stars Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh. Shahid will be seen playing the role of Maharawal Ratan Singh, husband of Deepika's character in the movie. Ranveer will be playing Alauddin Khilji.
The film, releasing on December 1, tells the story of Alauddin Khilji, the medieval-era Delhi ruler who fell in love with Rajput queen Padmavati.
my most difficult yet most fulfilling song sequence I’ve ever shot for!PRESENTING #Ghoomar #Padmavati #SLB https://t.co/3YBMNniyOP pic.twitter.com/ehSkbNH61y
— Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) October 25, 2017
’GHOOMAR' SONG MY TRIBUTE TO BRAVE RAJPUT WOMEN
Seeing the amazing grace that Deepika Padukone brings to the "Ghoomar" song in "Padmavati", it is evident that the number did not just happen in the routine way that filmy choreographic songs go.
One of the most accomplished Ghoomar dancers of Rajasthan Jyothi D. Tommaar was on the sets to make sure that Deepika performed the dance with the understated grace that it deserves.
A source from Sanjay Leela Bhansali productions says: "We wanted to retain absolute authenticity of the Ghoomar. Deepika had to perform the subtle and intricate dance form not the way it is shown in our films but the way royalty performs it."
"In addition to the routine choreographers we got Jyothi Tommaar, a true and disciplined exponent of the Ghoomar who has taught the dance form to the Rajmata of Kishangarh."
A tribute to the land of culture & traditions, Rajasthan. #Ghoomar Out now! @FilmPadmavati https://t.co/ALJawiZwBP
— Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) October 25, 2017
Deepika spent 12 days rehearsing the "Ghoomar" number and four days actually performing it on camera. About 60 chorus dancers, all trained Ghoomar exponents, performed alongside Deepika.
The result is spectacular beyond belief.
Movie director Sanjay Bhansali says: "We wanted the 'Ghoomar' to retain its purity since this was being performed by Rani Padmavati. Every step and every move in the dance form celebrates the royal grace of royalty. This is our dance tribute to the brave Rajput women of Rajasthan."
