Choreographer Bosco Martis is all praise for ‘Deva’ star, saying “Shahid Kapoor now dances like a superstar”

Shahid Kapoor’s evolution as a dancer takes center stage in ‘Bhasad Macha,’ the first track from his upcoming actioner ‘Deva.’ Choreographed by Bosco Martis, the number showcases Shahid’s refined dance skills and his ability to embody a character with controlled energy.
“He is technically sound. He has always pulled off choreography with all his energy but has now begun controlling it as well. That’s beautiful... Now, he dances like a superstar. When you see him dancing, you celebrate with him,” says Martis.
The actor’s vision played a crucial role in shaping the choreography, which focuses on his character’s erratic and dominating personality. “Shahid’s vision for Bhasad choreography was that he wanted to keep it more character-dominated. There was a set body language he had manicured, so that’s why he dwelled on it. We created that vibe through certain dance moves that would suit this character—so that was his and my vision on how to create that world,” shares Martis.
Drawing inspiration from Dhan Te Nan, the team aimed to elevate the energy and impact of the sequence. “There was an absolute madness where we created and left him loose to be this crazy person with this crazy energy—an erratic and very dominating alpha-male character. It was a trigger from Dhan Te Nan for sure, but we wanted to take it a couple notches up. So, we had this whole free-spirited, free-style, free-flow energy, which Shahid did so well,” Martis explains.
He credits not only Kapoor but also director Rosshan and DOP Amit Roy for bringing the vision to life. “Rosshan had a certain body language and facial expression for this character, and I think it was very well executed. The way we wanted to capture and sync it, Amit Roy (DOP) captured the whole essence with the lighting and lensing. Everything was manicured in a certain way, so we managed to get that character, and it was our Dhan Te Nan, today’s Dhan Te Nan,” concludes Martis.
With ‘Bhasad Macha,’ Shahid Kapoor combines his technical prowess and character immersion to deliver a performance that celebrates both artistry and raw energy. His much-anticipated movie ‘Deva’ is slated to release on January 31, 2025.