"Fans adore their chemistry": Vaibhavi Merchant on Salman, Katrina's dance track 'Leke Prabhu Ka Naam'
Oct 25, 2023
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 25 : The first track 'Leke Prabhu Ka Naam' from 'Tiger 3', has set the Internet on fire as soon as it was released. And if you think that the Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif chemistry was the only reason behind it, well then, you would be mistaken. The lady behind the song and many more such songs is ace choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant. Recently, Vaibhavi shared experience working with Salman and Katrina on this song.
After 'Swag Se Swagat' in 'Tiger Zinda Hai', she is delighted with the response to 'Leke Prabhu Ka Naam' and decoded why the song is an instant hit.
Vaibhavi revealed, "The intent is always to do justice to the song given, so, of course, it is also a franchise, and I have been a part of 'Ek Tha Tiger,' 'Tiger Zinda Hai,' and now 'Tiger 3,' so the expectation is always to do better. Yes, the intention was to do better, bigger, more in line with the theme of the film - that Tiger is back with Zoya, and now this time they are heating things up onscreen, sizzling - catering to their fans and for everyone to come in and groove with it."
She added, "I think their chemistry, camaraderie, and the ease with which they hold the frame. With Salman, you are already on the upswing because the moment you bring him in front of the camera, half the battle is won because he is so good looking. He is such a handsome man and you can shoot him from whichever angle, and he is going to look the best. With Katrina, of course, she comes alive on camera. Otherwise, she is such a simple girl. She would rather sit in her pajamas or her comfort wear than do all of this, but then she makes the effort. She is very particular about what she is putting out there from her accessories, shoes, and all of that. So when she comes on screen, she is then Katrina Kaif!"
"They are comfortable with me. I am comfortable with them. They are comfortable with each other, and the audiences are comfortable looking at them, and they love looking at them. They love watching them together. They are two very good-looking people. I feel when there are two very good-looking people together, half the battle is won. Their fans adore their pairing and their fans adore their chemistry together on screen, and there is great respect, love, and adulation for each other's work and each other as people," Vaibhavi continued.
Makers on Monday unveiled the full song.
Taking to Instagram, Salman Khan shared the video and wrote, "Hope you like the song...#LekePrabhuKaNaam OUT NOW. #Tiger3 arriving in cinemas on 12th November. Releasing in Hindi, Tamil & Telugu."
The dance track has been composed by Pritam, lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya and sung by Arijit Singh and Nikhita Gandhi. 'Leke Prabhu Ka Naam' marks the first collaboration between Salman and Arijit Singh.
The film, which is directed by Maneesh Sharma and also stars Emraan Hashmi, will hit the theatres this Diwali.