Malaika Arora’s Favourite Song? No Surprise, It’s Still Chaiyya Chaiyya
The song was composed by A.R. Rahman and lyrics by the acclaimed Gulzar, is a timeless masterpiece in the world of Indian film
Malaika Arora is known for some of her exemplary dance moves and has featured in some of the most popular Bollywood songs. But, fans simply can’t get over her iconic moves in the Song Chaiyya Chaiyya with none other than Shah Rukh Khan. The song has gained a cult status and is still a go-to for many dance enthusiasts. Recently, in an interview, Malaika opened up about why the song holds a special place for her and believes it to be a turning point in her career.
In an interview with Zoom, Malaika stated, “It was lovely and beautiful. Shah Rukh Khan was amazing. He was just the most gracious and wonderful co-actor. From Farah Khan to Mani Ratnam sir, everyone was super. It is quite difficult to choose one of my favourite songs, but I always have a special feeling for Chaiyya Chaiyya, as it was the turning point of my career. Munni Badnaam is also special for me as I was the producer of Dabangg. But Chaiyya Chaiyya will always be close to my heart."
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Chaiyya Chaiyya was part of the film Dil Se. The song was composed by A.R. Rahman and the lyrics by Gulzar, are a timeless masterpiece in the world of Indian film. The song, sung by Sukhwinder Singh and Sapna Awasthi, was filmed with Shah Rukh and Malaika performing it on top of a speeding train.
On the work front, Malaika is currently judging Amazon MX Player’s Hip Hop Season 2. It follows the journey of hip-hop dancers, giving them a platform to showcase their talent. While the show is hosted by Manisha Rani and Wicked Sunny, Remo D’souza also serves as the judge alongside Malaika. This is not the first time Malaika is serving as a reality show judge. She has been part of many other popular shows such as Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, India’s Best Dancer and India’s Got Talent.
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