Choreographer Ahmed Khan praises Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan’s dance style: ‘These guys are not great dancers but…’

Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khanand Aamir Khan have not only mesmerized audiences with their acting prowess but also with their charismatic dance performances over their three-decade-long careers. In a recent interview, choreographer Ahmed Khan shared insights into working with these iconic actors while talking about their unique dance styles and personas that have made them enduring superstars in the industry.
Ahmed Khan, speaking to O2 India, acknowledged that while the three Khans may not be considered great dancers in the traditional sense, they excel in infusing their performances with their distinctive charm and style.
Reflecting on Salman’s dance style, Ahmed stated, “Salman’s persona is larger than whatever he does.” He recalled choreographing the hit song Jumme Ki Raat from the film Kick and said, “I gave him a step where he had to move his collar. You can’t do it with another actor because even if he does it well, the audience will question why is he doing it? Because of Salman’s persona, it has an impact on the audience.”

Discussing SRK’s dance abilities, Ahmed described him as a charming performer who effortlessly adapts to various dance styles and themes. “Shah Rukh is very charming,” Ahmed remarked. He reminisced about a scene in the song Chand Taare from Yes Boss, where he made Shah Rukh dress up as a clown who playfully throws popcorn in the air. “This is Shah Rukh’s charm… rags to riches,” he said.

Ahmed also praised Aamir’s versatility, noting his ability to seamlessly transition between roles, from portraying a tapori in Rangeela to a multi-millionaire in Ghajini. “These guys are not great dancers but they know what to do, how to perform in a particular music, with particular lyrics, and what their audience will like,” Ahmed explained.
“So they come with their inputs in terms of persona. They will never say what they want to do. Whatever you make them do, they will do it in their own style and it will work,” he added.