A recent Times of India article recounts behind-the-scenes details about the making of the iconic 1991 song "Jumma Chumma" from the film *Hum*, as revealed by choreographer Chinni Prakash[1,2,3]. ## Key Points from the Article - **Amitabh Bachchan's Reaction:** When Chinni Prakash showed Amitabh Bachchan the hook step for "Jumma Chumma," the actor was initially hesitant. He found the step "vulgar" and wanted it removed, expressing concern that it "looks bad"[1,2,3]. Despite his reservations, Amitabh agreed to try the step with the understanding that it could be edited out later if it did not work[2,3]. - **Jaya Bachchan's Input:** After seeing the edited song, Jaya Bachchan disagreed with her husband's assessment. She felt the hook step was "superb" and predicted that it would become memorable, urging Amitabh to retain it. She believed it would be a hit and that audiences would remember it for a long time[1,2,3,8]. - **Legacy of the Song:** Despite Amitabh's initial doubts, the hook step not only stayed in the song but went on to become iconic, still imitated by fans decades later[6]. Chinni Prakash, who was brought on board by Govinda, went on to win the Filmfare Best Choreographer Award for this song that year[3]. ## Broader Context - **Production Challenges:** The article and other sources highlight the song's energetic visuals and the challenges faced during the shoot, including actress Kimi Katkar's difficult experience performing in front of a large crowd[5]. - **Team Dynamics:** The collaborative spirit and openness to creative input—including Jaya Bachchan's insistence—were key in shaping the song's final form and enduring popularity[2,8]. In summary, Amitabh Bachchan was concerned that the signature move in "Jumma Chumma" might appear vulgar, but Jaya Bachchan's enthusiastic support for the step ensured it remained in the song—a decision that ultimately contributed to its legendary status in Bollywood history[1,2,3,8].
Citations
1.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkCTVvrM_SQ
2.https://www.ottplay.com/news/amitabh-bachchan-called-the-hook-step-in-jumma-chumma-de-de-vulgar-but-jaya-bachchan-liked-it-choreographer-chinni-prakash/0ee94463c484
3.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-found-this-dance-step-in-jumma-chumma-song-vulgar-but-jaya-bachchan-liked-it-101684296520123.html
4.https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/celebs/amitabh-bachchan-dance-step-jumma-chumma-song-vulgar-602853.html
5.https://www.news18.com/movies/veteran-choreographer-shares-anecdotes-from-amitabh-bachchans-jumma-chumma-de-de-aa-9213296.html
6.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/weekend-with-ramesh-chinni-prakash-on-choreographing-amitabh-bachchan-in-jumma-chumma-de-de-amit-ji-initially-felt-the-hook-step-looked-vulgar/articleshow/100271362.cms
7.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/chinni-prakash-recalls-amitabh-bachchan-spraying-kimi-katkar-with-high-pressure-water-in-jumma-chumma-throwing-her-20-feet-she-fell-off-the-bloody-cliff-it-hurt-her-exclusive/articleshow/117865181.cms
8.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-was-hesitant-to-do-jumma-chumma-hook-step-fearing-it-might-look-vulgar-10341889/lite/
9.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhjrDdEjNlQ
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Citations
1.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkCTVvrM_SQ
2.https://www.ottplay.com/news/amitabh-bachchan-called-the-hook-step-in-jumma-chumma-de-de-vulgar-but-jaya-bachchan-liked-it-choreographer-chinni-prakash/0ee94463c484
3.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-found-this-dance-step-in-jumma-chumma-song-vulgar-but-jaya-bachchan-liked-it-101684296520123.html
4.https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/celebs/amitabh-bachchan-dance-step-jumma-chumma-song-vulgar-602853.html
5.https://www.news18.com/movies/veteran-choreographer-shares-anecdotes-from-amitabh-bachchans-jumma-chumma-de-de-aa-9213296.html
6.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/weekend-with-ramesh-chinni-prakash-on-choreographing-amitabh-bachchan-in-jumma-chumma-de-de-amit-ji-initially-felt-the-hook-step-looked-vulgar/articleshow/100271362.cms
7.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/chinni-prakash-recalls-amitabh-bachchan-spraying-kimi-katkar-with-high-pressure-water-in-jumma-chumma-throwing-her-20-feet-she-fell-off-the-bloody-cliff-it-hurt-her-exclusive/articleshow/117865181.cms
8.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-was-hesitant-to-do-jumma-chumma-hook-step-fearing-it-might-look-vulgar-10341889/lite/
9.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhjrDdEjNlQ
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