Katrina Kaif carved a remarkable niche for herself in the Hindi film industry after arriving from abroad. Despite initially struggling with the language, she transformed into an action and dance powerhouse on the silver screen. Among her most iconic numbers, the song Kamli instantly strikes a chord with audiences everywhere.
Her Powerful Role In Dhoom 3
Starring alongside Aamir Khan, Katrina delivered a powerhouse performance in Dhoom 3. Both leads displayed intense action sequences throughout the narrative. Beyond her acting prowess, the actress mesmerized viewers with her explosive dance moves on screen. Witnessing her high-energy performance in the movie sparked immediate speculation that she must have used a body double for the rigorous routines.
The Rumors Surrounding Shakti Mohan
Rumors swirled extensively claiming that Shakti Mohan had stepped in to help Katrina with the Kamli song. Multiple reports and discussions asserted that the actress had her action sequences and tough stunts performed by Shakti instead. However, Shakti Mohan, who served as an assistant choreographer for Kamli, firmly debunked these claims by revealing that she never performed those scenes for Katrina.
Months Of Rigorous Rehearsal
Shakti assisted Vaibhavi Merchant on the sets and shared her working experience alongside Katrina. She clarified beyond doubt that she was never a body double, pointing out whether anyone had ever spotted her executing stunts or action on the sets of Dance India Dance. Elaborating further, Shakti noted that matching Katrina would have required completely altering her height and physical frame since their appearances differed entirely. She highlighted that the actress put in immense dedication, rehearsing for nearly a month and a half for just a single song.
Overcoming Injuries On Set
The makers had originally flown in a trained professional from France for Katrina, but the lead actress insisted on executing all her stunts and dance steps by herself. Describing her as exceptionally hardworking and professional, Shakti revealed that Katrina was determined to complete the project without any body double. During the intensive training phase, the star sustained injuries and developed bruises on her body. Despite getting hurt during the production of Dhoom 3, she refused to back down and kept performing her stunts even while injured.
The Risky Routine And Box Office Triumph
According to Shakti, Kamli featured a specific, high-risk choreography step that carried a strong possibility of injury, yet Katrina executed it independently and got hurt in the process. The sheer dedication of the actress directly reflected in the monumental success of the project at the box office. The action thriller starring Aamir Khan and Katrina Kaif emerged as a massive commercial winner.
Production Budget And Massive Revenue
The third installment of the blockbuster franchise lived up to the massive legacy of its predecessors. Released in 2013, Dhoom 3 was directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya and produced by Aditya Chopra. Built on a substantial production budget of 175 crore rupees, the film shattered previous records by generating well over 500 crore rupees. According to media reports, the feature ultimately crossed a total business milestone of more than 589 crore rupees.
