Snake Dances: The Thread (did somebody say Snake Dance?)

[jenni]

Film:  Garuda Rekhe

Song:  Aaa ravi jaarida, baa shashi moodida.....

Classification:  Mating dance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaxF71FG3W0&feature=related

[bollywhirl]

excellent costumes in that one jenni, and the special effects - wah!

[jenni]

A light hearted snake girl group frolicking in the forest dance. There is a Jeetendra look-alike lurking in the foggy hinterland.

Film:  Naag Mani

Song: Naag Aur Nagin - Man Main Uthi Naye Tarang

Dance Classification:  You Go Girlfriend

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMdvj3oc4ik

[jenni]

A surprisingly lacklustre snake performance from Aruna Irani assisted by Danny Denzongpa.  Quite a nicely understated snake outfit but no where near enough eyeliner to be the least bit convincing and she has done a better Look in many other films when not even pretending to be a snake.  Sigh.

Shashi and Rekha don't look overly impressed either.

Film:  Kali Ghata

Song: Tu Chali Aa Meri Mehbooba

Dance Classification:  Fake Snake

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xdi8Rbm_1o

[jenni]

This snake dance features snake skin lens special effects  , a bit of slithering about and an occasional Look.

Film:  Uliyin Osai

Dance Classification:  Discovering Your Inner Snakey Nature


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tw-ZOhXAcrY

[jenni]

The only thing I know about this snake dance is that is is performed by yesteryear southern item girl Jayamalini.  No film, no song title known (so if anyone can help out...)

I think it comes under a Work Dance classification given it takes place in a snake haven, or possibly Mating.  In any case, they look happy.   I'm not sure I understand the purpose of the goldfish that occasionally swims into shot   There are some nice moves from the snake acolytes though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wwpzQtQIjA

[bollywhirl]

Hi jenni
I don't know which film it is from, but the bloke is Narasimha Raju (starred opposite Chiru in Punnami Nagu so clearly has a snake affinity). I had a quick look to see if I could identify the film but I didn't spot anything that seemed immediately to match.

[jenni]

Thanks bollywhirl, at least part of the mystery solved!

This snake dance is from the now Tamil Nadu CM, Jayalalitha, in more innocent days.  Judging from the emerging from a pot and the fullness of clothing coverage, I'm guessing this one can be classified as Fake Snake.  However, her costume is nice and scaly and she gives The Look a reasonable go.

Movie:  Chikkadu Dorakadu

Song:  Unknown

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuOoTI_O5o8

[jenni]

Well the subtle signs are there
(a)  Man dressed enough like a snake to make me keep watching
(b)  Item girl Silk Smitha (initially looking remarkably overdressed it has to be said but don't be alarmed because that passes)
(c)  A few 'traces of snake' moves
 and if you wait for a little while, snake ornaments are eventually revealed for conclusive identification and we have ourselves a Mating Dance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIO-jysCgxw&feature=related

Song:  Nava Mohini
Movie:  Sri Saila Bhramarambika Kataksham

[jenni]

No snake dance thread would be complete without Chiranjeevi in silver bike shorts writhing around with Madhavi in this excellent mating dance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1sV-slAP48&feature=related

Song:  Ragulutondi Mogali Poda
Movie:  Khaidi

If it looks vaguely familiar it might be because it is the original version of the Jeetendra/Madhavi dance from Qaidi posted earlier in the thread.

[prahajess]

NEW FAVE THREAD!!! 
And this is *before* I've had a chance to link to the actual vids. (No YouTube at work. )

The classifications alone are enough to convince me that this is the thread I'll be lurking in for the immediate future, especially since I can't buy any of the snake movies I dearly wish I could due to very sad but strict Movie-Purchasing Diet.

I can't wait for the weekend! 

[dustdevil]

No snake dance thread would be complete without Chiranjeevi in silver bike shorts writhing around with Madhavi in this excellent mating dance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1sV-slAP48&feature=related

Song:  Ragulutondi Mogali Poda
Movie:  Khaidi

If it looks vaguely familiar it might be because it is the original version of the Jeetendra/Madhavi dance from Qaidi posted earlier in the thread.

That was very impressive!
Even better is the youtube description: "In this song both Chiranjeevi and Madhavai both expresses their romatic feels each other. They swings their bodies like snakes. Snake article is most asset element to this song."

I had really thought about it, but Ben Stiller and the Cobra Team's snake entrance in Dodgeball (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1UO6X0KRjc) steals some movies from the classic snake dance.

[Dil Bert]

No snake dance thread would be complete without Chiranjeevi in silver bike shorts writhing around with Madhavi in this excellent mating dance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1sV-slAP48

Nice; it also looks like 1/3^rd of the moves could be incorporated into an exercise routine. 

[jenni]

A refreshingly earthy and enthusiastic snake Mating Dance Kannada style.  It must be noted that the Kannada subspecies, whilst maintaining traditional clothing styles, incorporate eyeliner (and also apparently eyeshadow) in the male of the species, some potentially lethal stomach ornamentation on the female, and some region specific moves (chicken necks/eyelash flutter/bottom pat combo). 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OPXh_l08JQ&feature=relmfu

Song:  Yamini Jamadalli

Movie:  Amma Nagamma

[prahajess]

Yay!!! Finally saw a snake dance!

I just watched Guide last night. The movie was ruined by the ending, but the first half was pretty great, including the SNAKE DANCE. Yes, definitely a Discovering Your Inner Snakey Nature.

[jenni]

From the heretofore unmentioned Cosmic Snake Dance classification (Or perhaps even The Amazing Race:  Snakes) comes this 2002 example .  Unfortunately neither of these snakes are able to dance, so much of it is more 'snake posturing'. When they do dance it is kind of wriggly and kind of hilarious.

Movie:  Jaani Dushman
Song:  Aaja Aaja

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcOXqr3DYfY

[jenni]

Time for an excellent and cheesy Confrontation dance with some striking a (snakey) pose and a convincing murderous Look.

There are also some impressive eyebrows on the opposition.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UX9EFwBmpOA&feature=related

Movie: Naagin Jogi

Song:  Nagin Tey Jogi Da Ver (perhaps)

[bollywhirl]

The combo of silver ruched 80s frock and snake head gear was quite striking too. Perhaps a 'Snake at a Hen's Night' ensemble?

[jenni]

I think this one nicely captures snake romance from the snake perspective.  Excellent snake sets and some very flexible snake movement and even a couple of snake's eye view camera angles. Nice. Chiru really is a fabulous snake (and such commitment to his craft - those contact lenses seem to be causing some irritation but he just writhes his way through the bloodshot eyes barrier)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i43vEWDLE6w

Movie:  Raja Vikramarka

Song:  Naagini Vo Bhoginivo 

[Dil Bert]

Can't you see this technology used in a new snake dance?
http://laughingsquid.com/mesmerizing-slit-scan-distorted-dance-video/