Gita Kapoor’s Impact on Bollywood Dance

With a career spanning over three decades, Gita Kapoor has left an indelible mark on Bollywood choreography. Starting as Farah Khan’s assistant, she contributed to iconic sequences in movies such as Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Dil To Pagal Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Main Hoon Na, Mohabbatein and Om Shanti Om. As a solo choreographer she delivered high‑energy numbers for Fiza, Ashoka, Saathiya, Hey Baby, Aladin, and the chart‑topping Sheila Ki Jawani from Tees Maar Khan. Her distinct blend of traditional and contemporary moves redefined dance aesthetics in mainstream cinema, influencing a generation of choreographers.