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Ayesha Khan to Samantha Ruth Prabhu, actresses who made waves with dance numbers

Updated On: 11 March, 2026 06:35 PM IST | Aakruti Bagla

From dazzling on-screen moves to iconic chartbuster songs, some actresses have carved their niche in the industry with unforgettable dance numbers. Be it Ayesha Khan’s charm in Shararat or Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s sizzling Oo Antava, these performers stole hearts and made audiences groove along. Have a look at actresses who made waves with their dance moves in popular songs

From dazzling on-screen moves to iconic chartbuster songs, some actresses have carved their niche in the industry with unforgettable dance numbers. Be it Ayesha Khan’s charm in Shararat or Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s sizzling Oo Antava, these performers stole hearts and made audiences groove along. Have a look at actresses who made waves with their dance moves in popular songs

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From dazzling on-screen moves to iconic chartbuster songs, some actresses have carved their niche in the industry with unforgettable dance numbers. Be it Ayesha Khan’s charm in Shararat or Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s sizzling Oo Antava, these performers stole hearts and made audiences groove along. Have a look at actresses who made waves with their dance moves in popular songs
<p><span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Shibani Dandekar</span></span> grabbed attention with the lively dance number <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Hi Poli Saajuk Tupatali</span></span> from the Marathi film <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Timepass</span></span>. The energetic track quickly became a party favourite, with Shibani&rsquo;s glamorous look standing out.</p>

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Shibani Dandekar grabbed attention with the lively dance number Hi Poli Saajuk Tupatali from the Marathi film Timepass. The energetic track quickly became a party favourite, with Shibani’s glamorous look standing out.

<p><span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Sreeleela</span></span> grabbed widespread attention with the high-energy dance number <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Kissik</span></span> from <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Pushpa 2: The Rule</span></span>. Known for her vibrant screen presence in Telugu cinema, Sreeleela elevated her popularity further with the electrifying track.</p>

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Sreeleela grabbed widespread attention with the high-energy dance number Kissik from Pushpa 2: The Rule. Known for her vibrant screen presence in Telugu cinema, Sreeleela elevated her popularity further with the electrifying track.

<p><span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Neena Gupta</span></span> created a stir with her bold appearance in the iconic track <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai</span></span> from <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Khalnayak</span></span>. The track went on to become one of the most talked-about and controversial songs of its time.</p>

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Neena Gupta created a stir with her bold appearance in the iconic track Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai from Khalnayak. The track went on to become one of the most talked-about and controversial songs of its time.

<p><span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Shamita Shetty</span></span> became a household name with the stylish dance number <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Sharara Sharara</span></span> from <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai</span></span>. The upbeat track, set against a vibrant wedding backdrop, showcased her graceful moves.</p>

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Shamita Shetty became a household name with the stylish dance number Sharara Sharara from Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai. The upbeat track, set against a vibrant wedding backdrop, showcased her graceful moves.

<p><span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Amruta Khanvilkar</span></span> became a sensation with the electrifying Lavani number <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Vajle Ki Bara</span></span> from the Marathi film <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Natarang</span></span>. Vajle Ki Bara quickly became a massive hit, gaining popularity far beyond Marathi cinema circles.</p>

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Amruta Khanvilkar became a sensation with the electrifying Lavani number Vajle Ki Bara from the Marathi film Natarang. Vajle Ki Bara quickly became a massive hit, gaining popularity far beyond Marathi cinema circles.

<p><span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Tamannaah Bhatia</span></span> set the internet ablaze with the infectious dance number <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Kaavaalaa</span></span> from <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Jailer</span></span>. Though already a well-known star across South Indian cinema and Bollywood, the peppy track featuring <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Rajinikanth</span></span> reignited massive buzz around her.</p>

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Tamannaah Bhatia set the internet ablaze with the infectious dance number Kaavaalaa from Jailer. Though already a well-known star across South Indian cinema and Bollywood, the peppy track featuring Rajinikanth reignited massive buzz around her.

<p><span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Sonalee Kulkarni</span></span> rose to immense popularity with the Lavani number <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Apsara Aali</span></span> from the Marathi film <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Natarang</span></span>. The song quickly became a massive hit and remains one of the most celebrated Lavani numbers in Marathi cinema. Its popularity earned Sonalee the title of the &ldquo;Apsara&rdquo; of Marathi films and significantly boosted her stardom.</p>

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Sonalee Kulkarni rose to immense popularity with the Lavani number Apsara Aali from the Marathi film Natarang. The song quickly became a massive hit and remains one of the most celebrated Lavani numbers in Marathi cinema. Its popularity earned Sonalee the title of the “Apsara” of Marathi films and significantly boosted her stardom.

<p><span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Nora Fatehi</span></span> grabbed widespread attention with the energetic dance number <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Rock Tha Party</span></span> from <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Rocky Handsome</span></span>. Following its success, Nora went on to deliver several chart-topping dance numbers, including <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Dilbar</span></span> and <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">O Saki Saki</span></span>, both of which became massive hits.</p>

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Nora Fatehi grabbed widespread attention with the energetic dance number Rock Tha Party from Rocky Handsome. Following its success, Nora went on to deliver several chart-topping dance numbers, including Dilbar and O Saki Saki, both of which became massive hits.

<p>Though Samantha Ruth Prabhu was already a celebrated star in South Indian cinema with several successful films to her credit, her dance number Oo Antava Oo Oo Antava from Pushpa: The Rise took her popularity to an entirely new level. The bold track, featuring Allu Arjun, quickly became a nationwide sensation.</p>

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Though Samantha Ruth Prabhu was already a celebrated star in South Indian cinema with several successful films to her credit, her dance number Oo Antava Oo Oo Antava from Pushpa: The Rise took her popularity to an entirely new level. The bold track, featuring Allu Arjun, quickly became a nationwide sensation.

<p>While Ayesha Khan rose to fame with her stint in Bigg Boss 16, she went on to appear in few films. However, it was her stint in Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar song Shararat, that people took cognizance of her.</p>

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While Ayesha Khan rose to fame with her stint in Bigg Boss 16, she went on to appear in few films. However, it was her stint in Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar song Shararat, that people took cognizance of her.

<p><span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Shefali Jariwala</span></span> shot to nationwide fame with the iconic remix track <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Kaanta Laga</span></span>, which became a pop culture phenomenon in the early 2000s. Her bold look, catchy dance moves and striking screen presence instantly grabbed attention, earning her the nickname &ldquo;Kaanta Laga girl.&rdquo;</p>

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Shefali Jariwala shot to nationwide fame with the iconic remix track Kaanta Laga, which became a pop culture phenomenon in the early 2000s. Her bold look, catchy dance moves and striking screen presence instantly grabbed attention, earning her the nickname “Kaanta Laga girl.”

<p>Malaika Arora became an overnight sensation with the iconic dance number Chaiyya Chaiyya from Dil Se. Choreographed atop a moving train and featuring Shah Rukh Khan, the energetic track showcased Malaika&rsquo;s magnetic screen presence and effortless dance moves.</p>

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Malaika Arora became an overnight sensation with the iconic dance number Chaiyya Chaiyya from Dil Se. Choreographed atop a moving train and featuring Shah Rukh Khan, the energetic track showcased Malaika’s magnetic screen presence and effortless dance moves.

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