Aditi Rao Hydari reveals why she didn’t lose weight for viral Gajagamini walk sequence in Heeramandi

Aditi Rao Hydari is currently making waves on the internet for her viral Gajagamini walk from Heeramandi's song "Saiyaan Hatto Jaao". In a recent interview, she opened up about the filming of the song, fans' reaction and working under Sanjay Leela Bhansali's guidance.

In a conversation with Zoom TV, Aditi said, "I want to ask somebody, Sanjay sir, my dance teacher, what is it? Is it the Gajagamini walk, the swan walk? What walk is that I don’t know! I’ll say it was what Sanjay sir asked me to do. I followed Sanjay sir and what he told me. I know in Kathak there is Mayur chaal (peacock walk), then there is Gajagamini (walk of seduction), but I am sure it is in all the dance forms but I don’t know, I should find out. Whatever I see on Instagram, Reel upon Reel, the whole viral nature of that tukda (piece) is so overwhelming. He (Sanjay) is very good at spotting magic on the spot and he created a lot of nuances in the process."

She continued, "He said that he wanted that dupatta to fall on a particular beat, the head to turn and the ‘chann‘ (sound of the ghungroo) to come exactly on the beat, so it was all his thought and his creation."

The actress also revealed that right before the song's shoot, the director told her that she had gained weight, however, it perfectly suited SLB's vision.

She added, "Also, when I had put on the Ghagra, Sanjay Sir told me that I had put on weight. I asked him to give me 10 days since it was post Covid. He said, ‘No you look beautiful. Let’s shoot.' I really value that. That's why I say he is an incredible teacher."

Aditi plays courtesan Bibbojaan inHeeramandi. She is the eldest daughter of Mallikajaan (played by Manisha Koirala). The series also stars Sonakshi Sinha, Sharmin Segal, Richa Chadha, Shekhar Suman, Fardeen Khan, Adhyayan Suman and Farida Jalal.