Aamir Khan Reveals His Journey Learning Tap Dancing for 'Dhoom 3'
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Synopsis
Aamir Khan shares his unique experience of learning tap dancing in just 45 days for 'Dhoom 3'. He highlights the challenges and his passion for this dance form, revealing insights into the creative process behind the film.
Key Takeaways
- Aamir Khan had 45 days to learn tap dancing.
- He was inspired by classic tap dancers like Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire.
- The tap style chosen was modern, focusing on stomping.
- He trained in Australia and Bombay to prepare.
- Aamir hopes to explore lighter tap dancing in future projects.
Mumbai, March 24 (NationPress) Renowned Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, who just marked another year of life in Mumbai, revealed insights into his journey of mastering tap dancing for 'Dhoom 3'.
A behind-the-scenes video from the actor's production house illustrates his approach to grasping this intricate dance style.
While tap dancing generally requires years to master its fundamentals, Aamir was allotted a mere 45 days to not only learn but excel in this art.
In the video, the actor expressed, "I have always had a passion for tap dancing. The speed at which they move their toes and heels to create specific sound patterns is fascinating. Aditya Chopra envisioned a modern tap style, which includes stomping. We needed a title song for 'Dhoom 3', and during discussions about its style, I mentioned my fondness for tap dancing. Adi was thrilled and agreed that this could be a groundbreaking addition to Hindi cinema. I committed to learning it."
However, Aamir's interpretation of tap dance was rooted in the classic styles of Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire, which differ from the modern tap that Aditya had in mind. Aditya aimed for a more contemporary stomp style.
The superstar elaborated, "It's incredibly fast-paced and distinct from the classic approach. Consequently, Adi reached out to world-class tap dancers to choreograph a 3-minute tap sequence for our cast. I had just 1.5 months of experience while the rest of the crew had been practicing for 18-25 years. I spent a month in Australia, training alongside children who were also beginners in the dance."
"I practiced in their school for a month, followed by a week of training in Bombay before my trip and another week upon returning. I rehearsed intensely for 1.5 months for that song, which was a new challenge for me. I insisted to Adi that the tempo was too swift and argued it should exhibit a lyrical quality typical of tap dancing. I truly appreciate the lighter form of tap dance, which remains unexplored in cinema. Perhaps I can introduce it in my next project," he concluded.
