Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Bosco Martis recalls Katrina Kaif’s early dance humiliation and growth
Katrina Kaif was not confident about dancing when she began acting in films.
While filming the song “Just Chill,” one choreographer reportedly told her that she was very bad at dancing.
Bosco Martis remembered that she worked hard despite the criticism.
Farah Khan said Katrina was not really a zero, but perhaps a four or five at that time.
Farah said Katrina improved greatly by the time she performed “Sheila Ki Jawaani.”
After that, Katrina became known for dance songs such as “Chikni Chameli” and “Kala Chashma.”
Katrina has said Bosco helped her believe that she could become a good dancer.
She then worked on her skills and became more confident.
Katrina Kaif faced harsh criticism while filming “Just Chill” from Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya.
Bosco Martis said a choreographer told her she was “zero” at dancing and should quit.
Farah Khan rejected that assessment, saying Katrina was likely a four or five at the time.
Farah said “Sheila Ki Jawaani” transformed Katrina into a recognized dancer.
Katrina has credited Bosco with building her confidence and encouraging her to improve.
- Who
- Katrina Kaif, Bosco Martis, Farah Khan and Caesar Gonsalves are discussed.
- What
- Bosco Martis recalled Katrina Kaif being harshly criticized during the filming of “Just Chill,” while Farah Khan and Katrina described her later growth as a dancer.
- When
- The recollection was shared during a recent podcast; the original filming took place during the production of Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya.
- Where
- The reported criticism occurred on the set of the song “Just Chill.”
- Why
- Katrina worked to improve her dancing after early criticism and encouragement from Bosco Martis.
Harsh early assessment
Supportive assessment and later improvement
Katrina’s initial dancing ability
Harsh early assessment
An unnamed choreographer reportedly told Katrina Kaif that she was “zero” in dance and should leave it.
Supportive assessment and later improvement
Farah Khan said Katrina was not a zero, estimating that she was a four or five, while Bosco Martis emphasized her effort.
What changed her career
Harsh early assessment
The criticism suggested Katrina lacked the ability to continue dancing.
Supportive assessment and later improvement
Farah Khan and Katrina attributed her progress to hard work, confidence and Bosco Martis’s encouragement, with “Sheila Ki Jawaani” described as a turning point.
- Song linked to the incident
- “Just Chill” from Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya
- Reported criticism
- A choreographer allegedly told Katrina she was “zero” in dance and should quit.
- Farah Khan’s assessment
- Farah said Katrina was probably a four or five at the time, rather than a zero.
- Breakthrough song
- Farah Khan described “Sheila Ki Jawaani” as a game changer for Katrina.
- Later dance songs
- “Chikni Chameli,” “Kala Chashma” and “Kamli” were cited as examples of Katrina’s successful dance numbers.
- Katrina’s account
- She said Bosco told her she could dance but needed to work on it.
- Earlier collaboration
- Bosco-Caesar choreographed Katrina for “Touch Me Touch Me” in Race.