Jaaved Jaaferi believes that while dance reality shows today are brimming with talent, originality seems to be missing. According to him, many shows feel indistinguishable from one another despite evolving formats. “They all look the same. While the formats evolve, the core presentation rarely does. There’s great talent around, but when it comes to the shows, nothing really stands out,” he said.‘Back then we didn’t have the kind of exposure dancers have today’Comparing the current scenario with the past, Jaaved pointed out how the internet has transformed exposure for dancers. “Today, dancers watch everything online and pick up styles from all over the world. We didn’t have that kind of exposure back then,” he noted. Reflecting on the iconic 1990s dance reality show Boogie Woogie, he added, “Our show was original. It wasn’t copied. If it ever comes back, it has to be version 2 — different and fresh.”
‘I enjoyed dancing with Meenakshi, Madhuri and Neelam’Known for his exceptional dancing skills, the actor also reminisced about his memorable dance collaborations with leading actresses of the time. “Meenakshi was very good. Madhuri Dixit too — I remember we had a lot of fun during 100 Days. She was so busy with other films that rehearsals were limited. There was no time to try something extra or new, but I totally enjoyed working with her. Neelam was another actress who matched my steps really well,” he shared.‘I want to direct Meezaan someday’On the personal front, Jaaved revealed that he would love to direct his son, Meezaan Jaaferi, someday. “I’ve seen him grow,” he said, adding that he understands his son’s strengths as a performer and would like to explore them creatively at the right time.
