Chi Chi aka Govinda is probably inventing a brand new dance step at home to mark his birthday. Now this guy might not look like the other 55-year-old hunks of Bollywood, but he beats them all hollow when it comes to burning up the dance floor. Check out some of his most unforgettable and signature dance moves, that we all love to break into at new year parties and of course, in wedding baraats too!
Not only are Govinda’s dance moves extremely epic, they’re also trendsetting. Now this move from Kisi Disco Mein Jaaye is probably where Hrithik Roshan got the inspiration for Ek Pal Ka Jeena.
The way Raja Babu moves might not make any sense but don’t you just love his expressions? Only Govinda can make a kurta payjama look so ridiculously sexy. That makes it perfect for a bachelor night and even a fun cocktail ceremony.
And his yellow pants remain unbeatable! Remember this ‘zor ka jhatka dheere se lage’ step from Main Toh Raste Se Ja Raha Tha from the Govinda-Karisma Kapoor starrer Coolie No. 1? Try pulling this one off at a Mehndi function and we guarantee that you’ll be in great demand on the dance floor.
Why we love Govinda is because he makes it look so damn easy. More than that, he makes you get up and dance. Try this step from the Hero No. 1 track Sona Kitna Sona Hai.
Quirkiness comes so very easily to Chi Chi. How cute was he in Tere Baap Se Darr Ke from Hero No. 1. This song is a must have on your playlist if you’re planning a cheezy Sangeet for a friend this wedding season.
We forgot Michael Jackson and Prabhudheva for a minute there, when Govinda broke into this insanely catchy Pak Chik Pak Raja Babu number. Look at him move!
Need I say more? Govinda is one class act, who takes dance beyond genres and makes it more about moving and going with the beat. He has ruled the dance floor ever since his early days in the film industry and not much has changed. No one else in Bollywood has Govinda’s swag or his expressions.
Happy Birthday Govinda, keep dancing!
(This story is from The Quint’s archives and was first published on 21 December 2015. It is being republished to mark Govinda’s birthday.)
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