`I knew I was her`: Priyanka Chopra recalls the `Ram Chahe Leela` song

The dance number Ram Chahe Leela from the 2013 film Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela is still remembered for Priyanka Chopra`s powerful and sensual performance. More than a decade later, the Barfi actress looked back at the experience of the song and reflected on her thoughts. She shared a clip from the song, and mentioned that it wasn`t an easy decision to take up the performance.

Priyanka Chopra about the Ram Leela song

Priyanka Chopra took to Instagram on Thursday to share a post describing the song "a complicated decision" at the time, but revealed being "inspired" by director Sanjay Leela Bhansali`s creative vision.

She wrote, "When Sanjay Sir came to me with this song, it was a complicated decision, but he, as a filmmaker, has always inspired me. His creative mind, his nostalgic stories, usually over incredible food, the conversations about art, music, and dance... the beauty of the yesteryears, but also what the future holds. And then he played the song... and I knew I was her."

The Heads of State actress also praised the team behind the iconic track, crediting the cinematography by Ravi Varman and the choreography by Vishnu Deva for bringing the number to life. She wrote, "Under Sanjay Sir`s guidance, Ravi Varman`s cinematography shone, and Vishnu Deva`s choreography was magic. He and I would rehearse during lunch breaks every day to perfect the dance sequences. This brings back such great memories."

 

 

 

 

 

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About the song

Ram Chahe Leela song was a sensual track from Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela sung by Bhoomi Trivedi and written by Siddharth-Garima. The song was a major hit and was appreciated by fans and critics alike for Priyanka`s energy and screen presence. The film was directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and starred Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone in lead roles, marking their first on-screen pairing.

On the work front, Priyanka Chopra was recently seen in Heads of State alongside Hollywood stars Idris Elba and John Cena. The film had her play an MI6 agent, Noel Bisset, who joins forces with global leaders to unveil a global conspiracy. Next, he will next be seen in the 19th-century Caribbean pirate film The Bluff. Besides, she also has the second season of Citadel in the pipeline.