Padmavati song Ghoomar: Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor set to redefine royalty as a Rajput couple

The ‘Ghoomar’ song will be picturised on Shahid Kapoor and Deepika Padukone.

Padmavati is easily the most-talked about upcoming movie this year, thanks to the gargantuan, Lord of the Rings style trailer of the film that was released on October 9 and, as they say, broke the internet. The typical Sanjay Leela Bhansali opulence came along with breathtaking visual effects and epic battle shots. The film is based on Rani Padmini, the legendary Rajput queen of the kingdom of Chittorgarh, to be played by Deepika Padukone. It also features Shahid Kapoor portraying her husband, the king Rawal Ratan Singh, and probably the most impressive of them all – the invader Alauddin Khilji, essayed with sheer ferocity by Ranveer Singh.

Padmavati’s first song, titled “Ghoomar” is going to be released tomorrow and knowing Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s track-record, it is going to be a delight with lovely music and visuals. The title makes it obvious that the song will feature a Ghoomar dance, a perfect reminder to Deepika’s song “Nagada” from Ram-Leela. According to a picture shared by Shahid, the song will be picturised on the two actors.

Ghoomar is a famous traditional dance form prevalent among Rajput women in Rajasthan even today. As a promotional strategy, the makers of Padmavati are tweeting interesting facts about Ghoomar.

One fact said, “Ghoomar is a dance form performed by Rajput women on all auspicious occasions.” Rajputs are known for their rich culture and royal heritage and their folk dance form Ghoomar is famous in the whole world. It is performed typically by veiled women. Another fact posted by Padmavati makers said, “Ghoomar is also traditionally performed by the new bride when she is welcomed in her marital home.”

Check out all the interesting things tweeted by the team of Padmavati ahead of the release of song “Ghoomar”.

From graceful expressions to rhythmic spins, here are some interesting Ghoomar facts. #GhoomarOutTomorrow pic.twitter.com/DhPvKPvtIN

— Padmavati (@FilmPadmavati) October 24, 2017

Here’s another welcoming Ghoomar fact. #GhoomarOutTomorrow pic.twitter.com/PhebGMD3Ky

— Padmavati (@FilmPadmavati) October 24, 2017

Ghoomar’s name derives from the Hindi word ‘Ghoomna’ which literally means twirling and flowing dresses of Rajasthani women help make the dance quite a visual treat and striking to watch. We are expecting the same from this Padmavati track, given the expertise of maverick SLB.