For
the things that the common people like us don’t truly understand, Bollywood and
television have guided us to the worlds unknown – fashion, acting, music, dance
and arts that did existed beyond our imagination. They surprise us every time
by breaking the rules set by itself and challenge us to think beyond what was
made to consider as the acceptable ‘standard’.
We've seen music evolve through its various stages. Logic said - If you can hear a
voice from the speakers in the theatre someone’s gotta be singing it, and
hence we see the actors sync their lips with the melodious voices. When the
playback singers started getting recognition, we were opened up to the idea of
songs expressing emotions while the actors did just their job of playing the
role of the character which does whatever he’s supposed to do. With the
introduction of the Sufi music, we did not flinch when male voices reflected
the turmoil in a woman’s heart. And, in a recent movie, Barfi, we sang along with the songs that the actor couldn't have
even sung with his speech impairment.
Dating
a couple of decades back, dance meant synchronized movements of a dozen girls
led by a leading actor. Later, we saw only the lead actors match their moves
with the beats of the music. Now, we see dance performances, that, more than
graceful moves demand for acrobatic agility. All credits to the ‘reality shows’
on the small screen, we now appreciate ‘dance’ that demands for a fancy theme,
unthinkable props and acts that would qualify a gymnast to represent the
country in the next Olympics.
Art,
as we see it, is open to interpretation, discussion, criticism and innovation. Engagement
is all that art seeks. Therefore, it’s safe to say that there’s more in store
for the enthusiasts and soon the unperturbed too, will see things around them
that are vying to catch their attention.
