India, April 29 -- On International Dance Day, choreographers reflect on the evolution of dance in Hindi cinema, from classical-inspired movements of the past to today's globally influenced choreography.Retaining the soul of the song is important: Vaibhavi Merchant

Vaibhavi, who won National Awards for Dholi Taaro Dhol Baaje (Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, 1999) and Dhindora Baaje Re (Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, 2023), refers to songs from Guide (1965), Pakeezah (1972) and Jewel Thief (1965) as "classics". She shares, "When I watch the songs of choreographers of the yesteryear's be it my own grandfather B Hiralalji or Sarojji's mentor B Sohanlalji, songs from films like Guide (1965) or Pakeezah (1972), Jewel Thief (1965), those are w...