{
  "id": 8255585,
  "title": "Malaika Arora brings back ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’ magic with iconic moves",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/malaika-arora-brings-back-chaiyya-chaiyya-magic-with-iconic-moves",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T12:44:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/malaika-arora-brings-back-chaiyya-chaiyya-magic-with-iconic-moves-1.500679651"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai: Bollywood dance sensation Malaika Arora has revived the iconic 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' performance, demonstrating that certain dance numbers remain timeless. The actress and dancer posted a video on Instagram, expressing that \"some things never get old,\" alongside the hashtags #ChaiyyaChaiyya and #Evergreen. The clip showcases Malaika getting ready for her performance, dressed in vibrant attire, as she dances to the popular track alongside actor Aman Verma.\n\n'Chaiyya Chaiyya' originated from the 1998 film 'Dil Se', starring Shah Rukh Khan and Malaika. The song, composed by AR Rahman, written by Gulzar, and sung by Sukhwinder Singh and Sapna Awasthi, quickly became a standout dance number in Hindi cinema. Malaika's energetic rendition, filmed on a moving train, marked a pivotal moment in the song's history and solidified her status as one of Bollywood's most renowned dancers.\n\nChoreographer and filmmaker Farah Khan revealed on the chat show 'Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai' that Malaika was handpicked for the role despite no prior knowledge of her dancing abilities. Farah acknowledged that Malaika's appearance was perfect for the song, which ultimately led to her iconic performance. Even decades later, Malaika's signature moves are inextricably linked to one of Bollywood's most enduring songs.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Malaika Arora has brought back the magic of her iconic ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’ performance, proving that some Bollywood dance numbers never go out of style. The actress and dancer shared a video of her latest performance on Instagram, captioning it, “Some things never get old”, along with hashtags including #ChaiyyaChaiyya and #Evergreen.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}