Helen's Iconic 'Mehbooba Mehbooba' Performance: Sholay's Bold 70s Item Song
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Helen's Iconic 'Mehbooba Mehbooba' Performance: Sholay's Bold 70s Item Song
- •The 1975 film Sholay featured the superhit song 'Mehbooba Mehbooba', which was considered ahead of its time.
- •R. D. Burman's vocals and music were key to the song's distinct identity.
- •Helen's dance and fashion in this item song, performed in front of Gabbar Singh, were remarkably bold for the era.
- •Helen wore a green, backless slit gown with a bralette-like design made of shimmery strips, deemed extremely hot then.
- •The high slit, glamorous style, and powerful expressions made her performance iconic, influencing item songs even today.
Why It Matters: Helen's 'Mehbooba Mehbooba' in Sholay set a bold fashion and dance trend in 70s Bollywood.
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