Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt’s wedding was planned in less than 10 days as per choreographer
Rajendra Singh aka Masterji choreographed and staged a surprise dance performance by Neetu Kapoor for newlyweds Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s mehendi ceremony. ETimes spoke with Rajendra, who revealed that the entire plan came together in just a few days.. “The plan for our dance sequence came about on Sunday. The entire wedding was planned and executed in less than 10 days. On Sunday, I got a call from the Kapoors that Neetu, Rima and the others wanted to stage a surprise dance performance for Ranbir and Alia. We quickly set everything up and Neetu and others picked up the moves in no time. By the next day, our video was shot and edited.” At the mehendi ceremony, songs such as Mehendi Hai Rachne Waali, Dholida, Tenu Leke Main Jawaanga, and Cutiepie were played.
Masterji went on to say, “We chose Tenu leke main because Ranbir is going to do exactly that with Alia, his bride. Also we chose Dholida from Gangubai Kathiawadi as a dedication to Alia and it’s such a fresh song.”
Masterji, who also choreographed Riddhima’s wedding, revealed that Rishi Kapoor’s absence at the Ranbir-Alia wedding was very unfortunate. He stated, “We are all missing Rishi ji a lot. He was the heart and soul of Riddhima’s wedding. I remember the practice sessions with Chintu ji and he was energetic and enthusiastic while learning the steps for Riddhima’s sangeet ceremony. He was such a terrific dancer and such a warm human being. The entire Kapoor family is missing him and so am I.”
Rajendra has seen Ranbir grow over the last 20 years of his friendship. He stated, “I have known Ranbir well before Saawariya. I remember when I first met him, I had told Neetu that one day, he’ll be as big a star as Shah Rukh Khan. Seeing him all grown up and now starting a new chapter in his life with Alia makes me feel proud.” There’s a lot of pictures of Masterji with Alia Bhatt on social media, too. He said, “Alia is the sweetest girl I have ever met. She can become friends with anyone. I have seen her befriend an entire family with effortless ease. She is so talented and I love her.”
Masterji praised Ranbir’s mother Neetu Kapoor for the way she has conducted herself over the years, having worked closely with her. He stated, “Neetu was such a big star, she’s such a phenomenal actress and yet she is so down to earth and friendly. I have known her and the Kapoors for more than 20 years and I have always admired how Neetu carries herself with grace and dignity.”
It was widely reported that everyone associated with Ranbir-Alia’s wedding had signed an NDA. Masterji revealed, “I was under strict instructions to not speak to anyone or reveal any details about the dance or video. Now that the video has been played at the mehendi and Neetu herself has spoken to the media, I was allowed to speak to you guys, too.” He has choreographed for several high profile wedding ceremonies in the past. He added, “I have choreographed for the sangeet ceremony of Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai, too. In my long association with the Kapoor family, I have received a lot of love and warmth from everyone. I value my association with them a lot.”
Finally, he expressed his love for the newlyweds by saying, “Ranbir and Alia coming together is a dream come true. They are the perfect couple. They are made for each other.”
