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This story is from June 10, 2020

Exclusive! Shahid Kapoor aides Bollywood dancers, extends support to background dancers from ‘Ishq Vishq’, ‘Shaandaar’

Bollywood songs are brought to life with a lively troupe of artists matching steps with the lead and as the industry came to a standstill due to the pandemic, background dancers are facing a hit too. However, extending a helping hand is Shahid Kapoor, who has gone to the extent of supporting those who have been by his side since his initial days in Bollywood. Raj Surani, a former background dancer, who now helps dancers connect with filmmakers, revealed, “Shahid Kapoor recently transferred money to the bank accounts of dancers he has worked. He has extended support to around 40 dancers and has stated that he will help them for the next 2-3 months.”
Shahid Kapoor helps background dancers as he transfers money to their bank accounts amidst crisis
Bollywood songs are brought to life with a lively troupe of artists matching steps with the lead and as the industry came to a standstill due to the pandemic, background dancers too faced facing the hit. However, extending a helping hand is Shahid Kapoor, who has gone to the extent of supporting those who have been by his side since his initial days in Bollywood. Raj Surani, a former background dancer who now helps dancers connect with filmmakers, revealed, “Shahid Kapoor recently transferred money to the bank accounts of dancers he has worked.
He has extended support to around 40 dancers and has stated that he will help them for the next 2-3 months.”
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“We shortlisted dancers from the days when he started his career with ‘Ishq Vishq’. It has been 17 years and they are in a bad condition, they may not be working right now. Apart from them we have even included those dancers who worked with him in ‘Dhating Naach’, ‘Shaandaar’ and ‘Agal Bagal’,” Raj added. 20 dancers from choreographer Bosco's troupe and 20 from choreographer-cum-filmmaker Ahmed Khan's group have been helped by Shahid.
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Shahid Kapoor has always been very enthusiastic about dancing and was credited as a dancer in Bollywood hits like ‘Dil Toh Pagal Hai’ and ‘Taal’.
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