The excitement and anticipation for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 was already high. To add a creamy layer to that is the dance faceoff between Vidya Balan and Madhuri Dixit in Ami Je Tomar 3.0. The song is a reprise of the classic from the 2007 film Bhool Bhulaiyaa featuring Vidya in a mesmerizing dance performance. Seventeen years later she returns as Manjulika in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 joining forces with Madhuri to put out a new version of Ami Je Tomar 3.0. It features an electrifying faceoff between the actresses. Bringing to mind other Bollywood films with dance faceoffs. 

Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit in ‘Dola Re Dola’ - Devdas
Dola Re Dola from Devdas (2002) is a milestone in Bollywood dance, with Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit giving unforgettable performances. The song combines traditional and modern styles, with their synchronized moves and expressions creating pure magic on screen.
 
Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra in ‘Pinga’ - Bajirao Mastani
Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra display strength and grace in Pinga from Bajirao Mastani (2015). ‘Pinga’ is a traditional Maharashtrian dance, usually performed at Manglagaur, a festival for newly married women to celebrate friendship and womanhood.
 
Karisma Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit's Dance of Envy - Dil Toh Pagal Hai
This memorable dance of envy to instrumental music in Dil Toh Pagal Hai (1997) left cinegoers and dance enthusiasts breathless. Karisma’s modern moves blend beautifully with Madhuri’s classical dance style. Their playful rivalry highlights both their skills and the joy of dancing together.
 
Preity Zinta & Rani Mukerji in ‘Piya Piya’ - Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega
Preity and Rani bring a fun, youthful vibe to the screen in Piya Piya, from Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega (2000). Their cheerful expressions and friendly chemistry make this song a feel-good favorite, celebrating the joy of friendship.
 
Hema Malini and Parveen Babi in ‘Meri Nazar Hai Tujhpe’ - The Burning Train
Hema Malini and Parveen Babi dance together on Meri Nazar Hai Tujhpe in The Burning Train (1980) during a stage show. In the song, Hema Malini performs a traditional dance while Parveen Babi does western dance.
 
Madhuri Dixit and Manisha Koirala in ‘Badi Mushkil’ - Lajja
Madhuri Dixit and Manisha Koirala playfully dance together in Badi Mushkil from the film Lajja (2001) showing their dancing prowess.

Male Dance Faceoffs 

Ranveer Singh and Tota Roy Choudhury in ‘Dola Re Dola’ - Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Ranveer Singh and Tota Roy Choudhury have impressed with their kathak performance in Dola Re Dola from Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2003). It is a reprise version of Devdas’ iconic song featuring Tota's character, who is a Kathak dancer, and Ranveer's Rocky indulging in a jugalbandi.

Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff in ‘Jai Jai Shivshankar’ - War
In War (2019), Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff, both celebrated for their dancing moves, go head-to-head in the electrifying Holi song Jai Jai Shivshankar lighting up the screen with their synchronized moves.
 
Ram Charan and Jr NTR in ‘Naatu Naatu’ - RRR
In RRR (2022), the Oscar award-winning song Naatu Naatu brings Ram Charan and Jr NTR together for an unforgettable dance show. Their energetic faceoff radiates camaraderie and high spirits, making it a standout moment that became one of the film’s highlights, earning the song worldwide acclaim.