The original ‘Mehbooba’ speaks
First it was Mallika Sherawat - and now it’s Urmila trying her best to give it a makeover! Yes, we are talking about the classic ‘Mehbooba Mehbooba’ that has inspired a cult-like following, and the two sultry sirens stepping into the shoes of the original Mehbooba girl to recreate the magic of legendary item number from the film ‘Sholay’.
But emulating the yesteryear stunner Helen in the 70s blockbuster is no easy task, and we asked the woman who should know best - Helen herself - about what she thinks of the song’s image makeover.
Helen said, ” I’ve neither seen Mallika nor have I seen Urmila. I just had a glimpse of them in the promos and I think they are good in their own way. The audience is enjoying the song. You have to enjoy the song and be happy about it.”
Helen danced to the tunes of R D Burman with great panache and with Mallika and Urmila getting into the groove to set the screen on fire just like Helen, we wondered who she thought would have been the right choice for the sizzler.
The dance diva of yesteryear was quick to add that her daughte -in - law, Malaika Arora would have done a great job as she has ” the figure, lalent and the look” to carry the song.
Well, maybe neither Mallika nor Urmila is Helen’s favorite, but we think it won’t be difficult for us to decide who’s better out of Helen, Mallika and Urmila - and we are sure the decision would be a unanimous one!