Let us take a moment to sit with the genius of the pre-chorus:
Choreographer was the visionary behind the iconic dance moves. Making of Dreamum Wakeupum
Starring Rani Mukerji in a avatar unseen before, the song was a ode to the loud, unapologetic aesthetics of South Indian cinema of the 80s and 90s. But behind the neon sarees, the gravity-defying dance moves, and the cheeky lyrics lay a complex creative process. The making of "Dreamum Wakeupum" was not just about filming a dance sequence; it was about deconstructing the "item number," navigating physical limitations, and creating a visual feast that celebrated the absurd. Let us take a moment to sit with
To understand the making of "Dreamum Wakeupum," one must first understand its context. Gippi was a small, coming-of-age film about a plus-sized teen girl navigating the hellscape of high school, directed by Sonam Nair and produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. This was not Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani ; it was a modest, heartfelt project with a modest budget. The mandate for the song was simple: a quintessential Bollywood "dream sequence" where the protagonist, Gippi, imagines her glamorous fantasy self. The making of "Dreamum Wakeupum" was not just
"We wanted a hook that made no logical sense but felt good to say," Jigar explained. "‘Dreamum Wakeupum’—it sounds like a spell. It sounds like you are commanding someone to exit a dream and enter reality, but in a fun way." The lyric sheet is a treasure trove of absurdity: "Survive the zombies, don’t be a lazy, deodorant laga ke rakhna baby."
Choreographers focused on capturing the specific "gyration and energy" characteristic of that era, emphasizing "nakkra" (theatrical expressions) and sharp timing. Outsized Props: