Indian Idol 13: Did You Know Tanuja Choreographed ‘Raat Akeli Hain’? Reveals “Despite The Dance Master’s Best Efforts…”

Veteran actress Tanuja talked about her popular track ‘Raat Akeli Hain’ from the 1967 film ‘Jewel Thief’ which was sung by Asha Bhosle and picturised on late superstar Dev Anand and herself.

She recalled how she did the choreography for the song and said: “Despite the dance master’s best efforts, Dev Anand Sahab was unable to learn the dance steps. I also asked them, how would the choreography look on screen if I am the one who will be only dancing, not Dev Anand sahab.”

Tanuja is known for her marvellous work in movies such as ‘Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi’ in which she played the role of younger sister of famous actress Mala Sinha, she played the female lead opposite superstar Rajesh Khanna in the blockbuster film ‘Haathi Mere Saathi’, and she was also seen opposite late Sanjeev Kumar in Basu Battacharya’s ‘Anubhav’ based on marital issues and complications.