Malaika Arora says she is not apologetic about doing dance numbers at 52: 'I don’t understand what the big deal is'

Malaika Arora is known for her iconic dance numbers and she continues to set the bar high with her dance even now after the age of 50. While her songs like 'Chaiyya Chaiyya', 'Munni Badnaam', among others continue being famous over the years, she was recently seen in Yo Yo Honey Singh's 'Chillgum' and in a song for 'Thamma'. In a recent interview, Malaika has revealed that despite the fact that some people judge her for these dance numbers, she embraces her image and choices without any hesitation. Malaika said during a chat on The Namrata Zakaria show, "Why not? Why do I need to tone it down or be apologetic about it? I mean, you get trolled for things, and many people say different things, but I don’t understand what the big deal is. Dance is an expression, enjoyed in its true glory and its true form. I feel truly blessed that I am able to do all this at 52; I must be doing something right.” She went on to describe how empowering the experience has been for her. “It is very, very empowering. It makes me feel amazing. As I have said before, I think that if women out there take it as an example or view it as something empowering or something for them that makes them feel good, then it’s a job well done,” she added.Malaika has previously spoken about how the nature of such songs has evolved over time. In an earlier conversation with THR India, she noted that the space has shifted significantly since her early days in the industry. “Earlier, they were mostly about glamour and spectacle, often detached from a woman’s individuality. Today, filmmakers are more conscious… they integrate these numbers into stories with stronger character context. It’s less about being provocative and more about performance and presence. I see it as an evolution where women can own their space,” she said.