About ABCD: Any Body Can Dance

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About

ABCD: Any Body Can Dance is a Bollywood movie released in 2013. It is a dance film directed by Remo D'Souza and produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur and Ronnie Screwvala. The movie centers around a dance competition and showcases the struggles and passion of a group of individuals who come from different backgrounds but share a common love for dance.

The plot follows Vishnu (played by Prabhudeva), a talented dancer who becomes disillusioned with the corrupt dance establishment. He decides to start his own dance academy where he can teach anyone, regardless of their background, to become skilled dancers. He recruits a group of talented but untrained dancers, including a ragpicker, a bar dancer, and a deaf-mute person, and trains them for a national level dance competition.

Making / Production

ABCD: Any Body Can Dance was the first 3D dance film of India. The movie was shot in Mumbai and several iconic locations were used as backdrops for the dance sequences. The film showcases a variety of dance styles including hip-hop, contemporary, and classical Indian dance forms.

The choreography for the film was done by the renowned choreographer, Prabhudeva. The film also featured several popular dance reality show contestants, who brought their own unique styles and skills to the movie.

Actors

• Prabhudeva as Vishnu

Vishnu is the main protagonist and a talented dancer who starts his own dance academy.

• Ganesh Acharya as Gopi

Gopi is Vishnu's friend and an experienced dancer who assists him in training the newcomers.

• Salman Yusuff Khan as Rocky

Rocky is a street dancer who joins Vishnu's academy and faces personal struggles in achieving his dreams.

• Lauren Gottlieb as Rhea

Rhea is a talented dancer who joins Vishnu's academy and becomes a close friend and romantic interest of Rocky.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• ABCD: Any Body Can Dance is a remake of the Hollywood film 'Step Up'.
• The film was initially titled 'Any Body Can Dance' but was later changed to ABCD: Any Body Can Dance.
• The movie features many non-professional dancers who were discovered through various dance reality shows.

Awards

ABCD: Any Body Can Dance received several awards and nominations for its choreography and music. It won the National Film Award for Best Choreography.

Quotes

• "Any body can dance, as long as they have the passion and dedication." - Vishnu
• "Dance is a form of expression that transcends all barriers." - Rhea

Music

• ABCD: Any Body Can Dance features a soundtrack composed by Sachin-Jigar.
• The songs in the film are a mix of energetic dance numbers and soulful melodies.
• The popular songs from the film include "Bezubaan", "Psycho Re", and "Sadda Dil Vi Tu".