Originally posted by: AreYaar
Lovely post, Pallo :-)
I'm sorry I'm a bit late...had a very busy weekend...just got to watching this performance now only...it was a lovely one...and yes the only one that captured the essence of the show without using typical concepts...I loved Raghav's expressions in the beginning too...this guy has an actor inside him somewhere for sure...he's such a pure performer...and yes simple steps like, 'chal' and all as you pointed out...made a lovely impact.
I don't like Shraddha much otherwise either but yes she's supported Raghav well in most performances including the mythology one...this has been a very challenging season for Raghav but he's still managed to come up with some good acts.
You should have watched the rest of the epi...for the Sushant bits atleast :P...there was an adorable bit in the end with Ankita giving a message for him.
Heya Anu!!! Aww thanks for stopping by! YAY for Raghav gushing!! I can always count on you, fellow Raghav-fangirl-ing buddy! *slow mo hugs* š¤
OH WORD to Raghav's expressions at the start. lol He is such a performer indeed. š That expression was like ALL acting. lol And it was SO bang on no? SO in character and in the mood of the song...pure is so the word man. He just goes all out with that "FEEL" of his. lol That makes me think of his "yehi to FEEL hai boss"...bahaha...
I am surprised no one has praised him on his acting skills thus far. lol People have praised him for his spontaneity, and his genius and his slow mo skills of course. But not his emotive, performance ability, I don't think? I think only Terence has hinted at it.
But really, it just warms my heart to see this guy getting more appreciation! I think Farah is such a fan of his. š I love her genuine appreciation for him. Did you notice when Sushant was praising Raghav for his slow motion and then Farah jumped in to agree like she couldn't help it? lol I loved Sushant's comments too. Aww I'm glad he expressed that the performance made him miss his mother, indicating that it did touch him at an emotional level which is really the biggest compliment for any artist. :) And that 'mera dil slow motion mein dhak dhak' comment too. Aww...lol, Sushant and his cheesy lines. :P haha Gotta love him for that. haha This banda is such a softie at heart...lol and so filmy too I think.
But I love Raghav's little things like those guitar moves in between when the music goes all intense. It's like he doesn't forget that there is music too you know? Even though he's into interpreting the lyrics and the emotions in the song...there is this FLOW always. It's like he's aware of ALL aspects of the music simultaneously...it's just so natural yaar. And so fun and spontaneous too. And these things that are just innate to him. That's the best thing about him really...how his moves just feel so natural...as if they BELONGED there. With that music. He has this ability to leave an impression...it's like his moves just get ingrained in my memory and CHANGE the way I even listen to that particular song again. It's like because of him, I have this whole another interpretation...a whole another WAY of listening/interpreting this song. And he's so spontaneous that he could probably think up an ENTIRELY different interpretation the next time he dances on that SAME song. lol As we've seen with his "jiye kyun" interpretations.
And another thing I loved too in this performance was how that interaction between Shradha and him was always there. That's another thing I love about his choreography. Shradha and him could be doing totally different things...like she was doing the contemporary style moves and he was doing his own style stuff...but they were still interacting. The story was still going...thus the overall performance still has flow and connect.
It's like he doesn't forget that he is still in the memories you know? He's always true to that story/concept/emotion till the very end. So there are phases where it seems like he's musing you know? About the kal ki "subah" and all. He's musing about the future too...but he's still in the past, in the memories. And that is such a sensitive and layered emotion to show through dance...to create that kind of past/present/future effect on stage.
What excited me too, was his brain wala step he does in the beginning...while he's still "travelling into his memories". For he LITERALLY took the "steps" and actually "walked" into his memories na? How cool is that? But notice how he does this step where he takes out something from his brain? He always does these "antaryaami"/brain waves type moves which I find so genius! š But it's like he's actually taking out a part of his brain...those memories...he's taking them out and showing them to us.
Man I can watch his performances so many times, and interpret something different each time...notice another interesting detail. Which was unintentionally or intentionally put into the performance I don't know...but it weaves SUCH beautiful layers into his performances. It blows my mind and touches my heart at the same time.
This whole performance was from Raghav's perspective...his musings/memories. And it's like he actually let us into his head you know? And at the end too, as Shadha leaves the stage...it has this fading effect. The effect of that memory fading away as Raghav comes back into reality/the present. And the way he comes back to that sofa and is stroking that spot next to him as it's empty again. And he feels that void once again.
In movies you can show this through camera zoom ins/outs and flashbacks. But how do you show this stuff through dance? That's the kind of effect he creates. And that's the kind of detailing he envisions that excites me so much! The cinematic experience as Farah worded it too.
No wonder you're SO into the performance. You've got so much to feel/look at/DISCOVER in his performances. And the beauty too is that they are so deceptively simple!! But hidden with so much detail!
And interesting too that so many people choose this song to choreograph right towards the end of a show. Because it is a bittersweet song that way. A good parting note song. But I have to say, once again, the way Raghav choreographed this song has been totally unique and different from every other performance I've seen on this song. This has been my favourite interpretation of this song on a dance reality show so far! And I doubt anyone can top this. lol Raghav managed to do so much with this performance, despite this performance seeming so simple. He choreographed THIS song so well, and that too with keeping in the essence of this entire show! He portrayed the emotions of a parting note, bittersweet memories, AND the importance of a mother. It's like he gave a CONNECT to this show for the audience that hasn't been there all season. Despite of course the few good Raghav performances. But it's like he actually reminded us of the purpose of this show...made us connect to it once again. And his WAY of giving that tribute too was so different, and so subtle. Not typical at all, like you said.
Gahhh I need to stop don't I? š I just think this guy is too special. I don't even know what kind of a career he will have...I mean he's just so unique...too unique for Bollywood also. Although maybe he could bring his uniqueness to Bollywood. Not like he needs a camera...lol he can create many dimensions on stage without it! lol But maybe with an actual camera he could create even more dimensions...who knows.
And notice how Shradha has gotten better with her dancing too. And yeah, I don't really like her as a personality...or even as a dancer much either. But out of all the contestants left over, minus maybe Phulwa since she is so technically sound and so skilled and all...Shradha has been dancing most 'khul ke'. She has been opening up in her moves. She is supporting Raghav well since the past two performances. She CONTRIBUTES to the performance too I guess I could say. Unlike the "khoon choosle" one where I was only looking at Raghav throughout the entire performance. I'd like to think that she HAS gained something from Raghav. She has become a better dancer in some way, from having been mentored by Raghav. I think that's QUITE a feat for Raghav, to be able to bring about any kind of transformation to his mummies.
Because if I look at the other mummies, I don't really see much transformation or growth you know what I mean? What have they really GAINED from this show? At least Raghav was able to give something of his OWN to his mummies...even if it's not his dance style exactly. But some aspect of his ability to feel, his way of listening to the music...some aspect of his personality and his uniqueness. Do any of the other skippers even really have this kind of a UNIQUE factor to transfer on to their dancers? Something beyond the actual dance skill...or simply teaching the moves? Some sort of GROWTH?
I'm not saying Shradha is now an awesome dancer or anything...but I do think she has had SOME growth, however minor or subtle it may be. What I'm saying I guess is that Raghav is just such a unique personality that he will always have SOMETHING to transfer over to the people he interacts with. Even mummies he otherwise has nothing in common with! lol I think if he had more time, he could definitely develop a better connection/bond with his mummies. He is gaining experience slowly I guess.
Anyways, I'm going to stop talking now...actually. *zips mouth* Or at least move on to other aspects of the episode. :P
Oh I did finally watch the rest of the episode too yaar, fikar not. :P I saw that adorable Ankita-Sushant bit. lol Bless them. And their IN SYNC flying kisses to each other! haha Can't fake natural conjunction like that man! Ankita's words were so genuine too. It was sweet how all the other actors of PR were so proud/happy for Sushant, but missing him in the show also. Aww.
That Shradha's husband was so random with his wanting to dance with Parineeti. W*F? Dude needs to relax. They're all pretty irritating with their OTT-ness and useless dramatics.
That Cecille-Sushant moment was sweet. That Cecille girl was so sweet about expressing her appreciation for Sushant.
But oh Jai's "garba"/robotics? Umm interesting coincidence that Lauren-Punit did a similar concept not too long ago no? And the song "Gulabi" has a Rajasthani flavour not Gujrati. š How does a garba style even relate? Anyways, why am I bothering...the performance was avein. And it won performance of the day too of course.
And the Zoya girl and Mithu toh avein BEKAAR mein ghusse hue hain show mein. Man what has happened to the standards of DID? Do they even CARE anymore. They seem to give everything EXCEPT dance a priority in this show. Um...yeah again, don't know why I am bothering...lets not forget people like Sanam were also finalists of this show.
I hope the DID season 4 is better. I read on the forum that some random new 3 judges are participating this season. Some new TOI article or something. Not sure how reliable it is...but seriously that would just kill any motivation I have built up to watch this show. :( I just want to watch Terence/the original trio really. The standards of this show are dropping every season...so these people better not kill the sole motivation I have to stick with this show. *sigh* New random judges might be decent too of course...and I am all for new talent, but they won't be Terence. *sigh's again*...Oh wells, here's to hoping anyways...
Lol I really need to go to bed clearly. Ok I'm going now...be back later. :P
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