Kalpana Iyer goes viral after 30 years

The Ranveer Singh-starrer film 'Dhundhar' (original title: 'Khatta Meetha' or relevant title) has been a topic of discussion among audiences since its release. Alongside the film's performances, its songs have also created a huge stir. Multiple songs, from 'Shararat' to 'Gahra Hua', have already gone viral on social media. However, the nostalgic use of old hit songs from the 1970s, 80s, and 90s has provided the biggest surprise.

Amidst this nostalgia, an actress, whose name had nearly faded from the memory of many viewers, has suddenly gone viral. Kalpana Iyer, who captivated audiences with her dance in the popular 1981 song 'Ramba Ho', recently stunned everyone by performing to the same song at a wedding function. Her energy and expression at the age of 69 have left netizens in awe. The video spread instantly across social media platforms.

Who is Kalpana Iyer?
Kalpana Iyer was a well-known Bollywood actress and dance performer in the eighties and nineties. She was seen in many popular films like 'Satte Pe Satta', 'Bade Dilwala', 'Hum Paanch', 'Ladla', and 'Anjaam'. The song 'Pardesi' from the film 'Raja Hindustani' is also etched in the audience's memory for her dance. In her long career, she acted in nearly 100 films.

From 'Ramba Ho' to 'Dhundhar'
The original 'Ramba Ho' song was created for the 1981 film 'Armaan'. Composed by Bappi Lahiri and sung by Usha Uthup, the song was immensely popular at the time. In the film 'Dhundhar', the song has been remixed and reused, taking audiences back to the old days of Bollywood.

After watching the viral video, many netizens began searching for the identity of the original dancer from the song. In this way, the nearly forgotten actress Kalpana Iyer has returned to the centre of discussion after almost three decades.