Choreographer Rajit Dev wants a better pay scale for background dancers

Choreographer Rajit Dev, who is known for his work in the songs Pachtaoge and Tehas Nehas, says that background dancers need to be cherished more. “I became a choreographer because I worked as a dancer for a good 10 years and assisted for five years. There are a lot of good things that you get by being a dancer in Bollywood. But there are few things that should change for dancers. Starting from the hygiene on the sets, dressing room etc,” he says.

He adds, “I believe dancers are as talented as any actor, so they should not be looked down upon. The number of acts they have to remember are way too many. These dancers have to perform with actors, do quick costume changes and manage the props. There are huge props on stage, which the dancers manoeuver with great poise.”