Bajirao Mastani song ‘Pinga’: Reasons why 'Dola Re' was better

Ever since the song 'Pinga...' from the upcoming movie, Bajirao Mastani, has hit screens, fans have constantly been comparing it to Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit's 'Dola re...' from the movie, Devdas. In a report by Dnaindia.com, Madhuri asked the audience to not make comparisons and enjoy the song for what it is. She also said that she hasn't seen the song ‘Pinga’ yet as she's busy traveling. However, she further added that she was sure that Deepika and Priyanka must have done a great job as they must have worked hard for the dance sequence.

Find out how director Sanjay Leela Bhansali avoided reacting to the Pinga controversy....

Sanjay Leela Bhansali ducks out of an event to avoid reacting to the 'Pinga' controversy?

After the title controversy over Goliyon Ki Raasleela - Ram-Leela, it seems like Sanjay Leela Bhansali has again ruffled feathers with the 'Pinga' song controversy. However, the filmmaker didn't want to face the music this time. At the trailer launch of the film, SLB waxed eloquent about the making of the film and the perseverance of his actors. However, when it was time for a media interaction, he left the venue on the pretext that he had an editing session to attend. When asked about the controversy, the actors chose not to comment and directed the question to the production house. However, he was later spotted enjoying a smoke at the same venue. We wonder as to what must have happened to the 'editing session.'

Meanwhile, check out what Deepika had to say on the same...

Deepika reacts to the 'Pinga' controversy!

While there are certain people are going ga ga over Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone's look in the recently released Bajirao Mastani song, 'Pinga', there are some who are completely disappointed with the song. According to them, the makers have failed to research about the Peshwa era and its culture and claim that it has been depicted wrongly. When Deepika Padukone was questioned about the same at a recently held press conference, Deepika played it safe and said that the right person to talk about this would be Sanjay Leela Bhansali. She insisted that it was he, who should justify it instead of her.

Click on the next slide to know as to what did Bajirao's descendant had to say about the song...

Bajirao's descendant slams 'Pinga'

Mohini Karkarey, who is a descendant of the Peshwas, has lashed out at Sanjay Leela Bhansali in an open letter where she has slammed Bajirao Mastani song, 'Pinga' over factual discrepancies. As reported by DNA, she has questioned the filmmaker's decision of fictionalising facts that have been recorded. She has, in her letter, pointed out that Kashibai couldn't have danced as she was suffering from arthritis. She has also defended Mastani's position and reiterated the fact that she was not a courtesan as she has been portrayed in the film. The letter accuses the filmmaker of mocking the great Bajirao and insulting the essence of Maharashtrian families.

While Mohini is pretty angry with the director, here's why we thought that 'Pinga' paled in comparison to Devdas number, 'Dola re...'

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus, 'Bajirao Mastani' seems to be another visual treat manufactured by the star director. Social media has been abuzz with the songs, firstlook and even tiny updates from the film. The latest song, 'Pinga' from the film has received mixed reactions. Let's take a look at why we think Aishwarya Rai-Madhuri Dixit's 'Dola re' dance-off in Devdas was better than Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone's 'Pinga'.

Madhuri's magic and Aishwarya's aura: News of Deepika-Priyanka re-creating Aishwarya-Madhuri's 'Dola re' magic kept making headlines but the song does not seem to live up to the hype and buzz it had generated before release. There's no denying the fact that though the song constantly reminds us of 'Dola re', we miss Madhuri's magic in the song. The chemistry, which we all were yearning for, could not be felt between Deepika and Priyanka.

Grand sets: While the set where 'Dola re' was picturised was perfectly lit-up and looked grand, the poor light setting and dull walls in the song 'Pinga' fail to match up to our expectations of Sanjay Leela Bhansali. 'Dola re' looked more festive and expensive. The set itself had a celebratory vibe to it which garnered more attention. However, 'Pinga' set looks unexciting. Definitely a huge letdown in terms of the decor and set.

Fabulous dance steps: Saroj Khan definitely aced the Indian dance sequence. Saroj Khan made two ruling ladies dance in such a way that they swept million hearts. However, the same cannot be said about 'Pinga,’ that has been choreographed by Remo D’Souza. The vim and vigour seems to be missing. Though the song makes use of the lavani, a popular Marathi dance form, the zeal of a lavani performance seems to be missing. Few steps don't even look co-ordinated. The hook step also fails to catch our attention.

Costumes: Keeping in mind the buzz 'Pinga' had generated before its release, we expected a grander set, better lighting and most definitely better costumes. While there's nothing wrong with Deepika and Priyanka's red and purple lavani costume, we can't help but notice that there's nothing extraordinary in these sarees.

Playback singing and background score: Considering the song was touted to be the next, 'Dola re,' we wanted to hear something just as extravagant. However, the beats and rhythm fail to be as striking as the 'Devdas' number. The combined magic of Kavita Krishnamoorthy and Shreya's voice is sorely missed.