She shimmied down the catwalk (backwards actually) to give the entire nation sleepless nights. Madhuri Dixit, with that iconic 'Ek Do Teen' step, from the film Tezaab, proved yet again that dance is as much about effortlessness as it is about expressiveness.  The step that was going to be a routine feature in countless social dos for every Indian girl, who aspired to become a dancer, was also going to set an unassailable precedent.

In the original act Madhuri was swift on her feet, very graceful with her bod and was indeed a treat to watch with her million dollar smile coupled with those big expressive eyes. And somehow she manged to pack all the much-needed intangible components  to  hypnotize us. Baaghi 2 Song Ek Do Teen: Jacqueline Fernandez as Mohini is Hotter Than Madhuri Dixit? VIDEO

Mad's magic!

It is almost impossible to recreate the charisma of the original track. But we must give it up for Jacqueline Fernandez who has done an impressive job here  with Her Ek Do Teen version for the film Baaghi 2. Fernadez oozes raw sensuality. She puts her tonned abs and sexy kamariya on the show. Shes got the moves and tries every trick possible to get her A game to the dance floor. Her performance, at best, is zestful and explosive. What it lacks though, if compared with the original song, is the proverbial thehraav.

Following in her footsteps!

The aforementioned trademark step is the holy grail of Ek Do Teen number. The logic is simple. Get that step right and you will shimmy your way into our collective hearts.  Fernandez is certainly sexy. But Madhuri is still sexier,even now! What say, Mad fans!

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