The Most Controversial Dance Sequences in Indian Films

Helen's dance sequence in the song "Mehbooba Mehbooba" from the 1975 film "Sholay" was considered to be highly controversial at the time due to its revealing outfit and suggestive dance moves.

Mithun Chakraborty's breakdance routine in the song "I Am a Disco Dancer" from the 1982 film "Disco Dancer" was considered to be highly controversial at the time due to its Western influences and lack of cultural sensitivity.

Madhuri Dixit's dance sequence in the song "Dola Re Dola" from the 2002 film "Devdas" was considered to be highly controversial at the time due to its sensual nature and the fact that Dixit was wearing a wet sari.

Shah Rukh Khan's dance sequence in the song "Tujhe Yaad Na Meri Aayi" from the 1998 film "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" was considered to be highly controversial at the time due to its romantic nature and the fact that Khan was dancing with a group of women in a nightclub.

Aishwarya Rai's dance sequence in the song "Dhoom Machale" from the 2006 film "Dhoom 2" was considered to be highly controversial at the time due to its sensual nature and the fact that Rai was wearing a revealing outfit.

Salman Khan's dance sequence in the song "Dil Deewana" from the 1989 film "Maine Pyar Kiya" was considered to be highly controversial at the time due to its romantic nature and the fact that Khan was dancing with a group of women in a rain-soaked street.

Priyanka Chopra's dance sequence in the song "Pyaar Ki Pungi" from the 2004 film "Aitraaz" was considered to be highly controversial at the time due to its sensual nature and the fact that Chopra was wearing a revealing outfit.

Hrithik Roshan's breakdance routine in the song "Ek Pal Ka Jeena" from the 2000 film "Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai" was considered to be highly controversial at the time due to its Western influences and lack of cultural sensitivity.

Kareena Kapoor's dance sequence in the song "Mauja Hi Mauja" from the 2007 film "Jab We Met" was considered to be highly controversial at the time due to its sensual nature and the fact that Kapoor was wearing a revealing outfit.

Ranbir Kapoor's dance sequence in the song "Jab Se Tere Naina" from the 2007 film "Saawariya" was considered to be highly controversial at the time due to its romantic nature and the fact that Kapoor was dancing with a group of women in a rain-soaked street.

Deepika Padukone's dance sequence in the song "Dhoom Tana" from the 2007 film "Om Shanti Om" was considered to be highly controversial at the time due to its sensual nature and the fact that Padukone was wearing a revealing outfit.

Shahid Kapoor's breakdance routine in the song "Dil Bechara" from the 2003 film "Ishq Vishk" was considered to be highly controversial at the time due to its Western influences and lack of cultural sensitivity.

Katrina Kaif's dance sequence in the song "Ishq Shava" from the 2007 film "Namastey London" was considered to be highly controversial at the time due to its sensual nature and the fact that Kaif was wearing a revealing outfit.

Akshay Kumar's dance sequence in the song "Main Hoon Na" from the 2003 film "Andaaz" was considered to be highly controversial at the time due to its romantic nature and the fact that Kumar was dancing with a group of women in a rain-soaked street.

Rani Mukerji's dance sequence in the song "Kaal Dhamaal" from the 2005 film "Black" was considered to be highly controversial at the time due to its sensual nature and the fact that Mukerji was wearing a revealing outfit.