Madhuri Dixit feels people should not compare ‘Pinga’ with ‘Dola Re’

Mumbai: Dance queen Madhuri Dixit feels people should not compare her hit number 'Dola Re' from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s 2002 film 'Devdas' with 'Pinga', which features in the filmmaker’s upcoming movie 'Bajirao Mastani'.

Deepika Padukone (Mastani) and Priyanka Chopra (Kashibai) have a face off in 'Pinga', where the two women dance to celebrate their love for Bajirao (Ranveer Singh).

Many fans have said that the the song reminds them of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Madhuri in 'Dola Re Dola', where their characters Paro and Chandramukhi, respectively, dance together to celebrate their love for Devdas.

“I would say don’t make comparisons and enjoy for what it is. I haven’t seen the song yet as I am travelling,” the 48-year-old actress said.

“I am sure they would have done a great job as it is Deepika and Priyanka. I would say just enjoy for what it is. They also have worked hard for sure on dance,” the star added.

At the launch of her digital dance academy, Madhuri Dixit revealed that it was ace choreographer Saroj Khan who taught her Bollywood dancing.

“Saroj Khan ji (choreographer) knows my problem very well. My problem was that I was a classical dancer..I am trained in Kathak and I did not know Bollywood dancing. When we were doing ‘Uttar Dakshin’, Saroj ji told me to learn Bollywood dance,” Madhuri told reporters here at an event of 'Dance with Madhuri'.

“She told me that when we do ‘Tezab’, I will have to do a lot of rehearsals. I have learnt Bollywood dancing from her,” the 47-year-old actress said.

For the 'Dhak-Dhak' girl, dance is also a stressbuster. “Whenever I am tensed I dance.. that is the best stress buster. Like some people meditate or do yoga I dance as I feel happiness,” she added.

“Dance has always been my passion and acting is my first love. I was three year old since then I am learning dance. Dance gives me lot of happiness, pleasure, spiritual experience, and I wanted to share it with people,” she said.

“You can learn from the best of gurus at your own convenience. It is good for housewives. Its a great medium for people to learn dance. Those who dance badly I feel like telling them to go and learn dance from ‘Dance with Madhuri’, she added.