Jacqueline Fernandez was the perfect choice, says director. (Image courtesy: Jacqueline)
Highlights
- Ek Do Teen redux will be choreographed by Ganesh Acharya
- Saroj Khan's hook steps will be retained in the new version
- Manish Malhotra will design Jacqueline's costume
Jacqueline Fernandez is the new Mohini. The actress has been signed to recreate Madhuri Dixit's iconic
Ek Do Teen in
upcoming film Baaghi 2. Director Ahmed Khan, who assisted choreographer Saroj Khan in
Ek Do Teen said that Jacqueline is the 'perfect' choice to redo Madhuri's song from 1988 film
Tezaab. Ganesh Acharya, who was one of the background dancers in the original song, will choreograph the redux version. "I have asked Ganesh to retain Saroj
ji's famous hook steps," Ahmed Khan said in a statement. The director has roped in Manish Malhotra to make Jacqueline's outfit, which he wants as close as possible to Madhuri's jazzy pink dress.
"I want the same feel of the earlier song that still looms large on everyone's mind and also the same vibe, with the crowds chanting 'Mohini, Mohini' as Madhuri takes the stage," he said.
Revive your
Ek Do Teen memory:
Ahmed Khan, who has made films such as
Lakeer and
Fool & Final, has choreographed several songs featuring Jacqueline Fernandez. They have collaborated for songs like
Chittiyan Kalaiyan from
Roy,
Lat Lag Gayee from
Race 2 and
Jumme Ki Raat in
Kick.
Apart from the aforementioned tracks, Jacqueline has proved her mettle with her spectacular performance on songs like
Oonchi Hai Building from
Judwaa 2 and
Chandralekha from A Gentleman among others.
Baaghi 2 stars Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani in lead roles. The film is a sequel to Tiger's 2016 film
Baaghi, which was directed by Sabbir Khan and it featured Shraddha Kapoor opposite Tiger.