IWMBuzz.com talks about the Bollywood actors who are trained dancers.

The Bollywood industry has seen the likes of Madhuri Dixit, Sridevi, Mithun Chakraborty, Govinda and many others who had an inborn talent in them for dance. In today’s time, the trend of Bollywood actors being trained dancers, proficient and well-versed on the dance floor has been a phenomenon to watch.

Today, we at IWMBuzz.com list out the actors and actresses in Bollywood who are exceptional dancers with a good backing of training.

So here we go!!

Priyanka Chopra: The talented and good-looking actor, entrepreneur, producer, writer and singer is a trained dancer in both western classical and Kathak forms. She has shown her class in her performance in songs like Ram Chahe Leela, Bubbly Badmash etc.

Taapsee Pannu: This amazingly talented Bollywood actress is well-versed in Kathak and Bharatanatyam dance forms. The actor has been appreciated from her growing-up days for her tremendous interest and talent in dancing.

Radhika Apte: This versatile actress from Bollywood who has done well for her herself in the field of the web too, has received accomplished training in Kathak dance form. She has also received training in contemporary dance from London.

Kriti Sanon: Kriti Sanon who is known for her breathtaking performance in the film Bareilly Ki Barfi, is a trained Kathak dancer. She has added life to all her songs which have required her to dance.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: Aishwarya is regarded as the most popular Bollywood actress who is the perfect blend of beauty and brains. The extremely successful actress has gained phenomenal recognition and fame internationally. Aishwarya is a trained classical dancer and every move and gesture in her dance proves that!!

Patralekha: The talented actress in Bollywood is a pro when it comes to her acting skills. She is a natural when it comes to acting. However, another big fact is that she is a pro in the art of the dance form of Bharatanatyam.

Shahid Kapoor: The versatile actor who has seen many ups and downs in his Bollywood career, and has emerged to be successful is a trained dancer at Shiamak Davar’s Academy. He started his career in Bollywood as a background dancer and later went on to become a big star himself.

Vikrant Massey: Massey who began his acting career in the TV circuit and went on to migrate amazingly well to the movie scene, is a trained ballet dancer. He has received teachings in this dance form at the Shiamak Davar Academy.

Rajkummar Rao: This super-talented actor is a trained dancer too. He is very good at his acting chops and has won laurels for his naturality in acting. Also, when it comes to his dance moves, you will see him shine with supremacy, courtesy of his learnings in dance.

Vicky Kaushal: The talented actor Vicky Kaushal has talked about him being a trained dancer at many events. He has revealed that he has been participating in events that involved dancing, from the phase of his college life.

Sushant Singh Rajput: The Late actor who migrated really well from the TV circuit to the movie scenario learned the art of dancing from the Shiamak Davar Academy.

Hrithik Roshan: Hrithik is particularly known for his dance acumen. He is a trained dancer who has a great level of confidence in his dancing skills. He is on top of the dance floor whenever he is on the move.

Prabhu Deva: Prabhu Deva comes from a family of dancers and choreographers. He took his learnings in both Bharatanatyam as well as the Western dance forms.

Do you like these tremendously talented dancers cum actors? Who is your favourite?

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