The Original Diva Weighs In: Rakhi Sawant’s Unfiltered Take on Tamannaah Bhatia’s Item Number Stride

Ah, Bollywood! It's a world, isn't it? One minute, you're the undisputed queen of a certain niche; the next, well, everyone else seems to be trying on your crown. And honestly, when it comes to the dazzling, often debated, realm of item numbers, there’s perhaps no one quite as synonymous with the territory as Rakhi Sawant. She’s been there, done that, and quite literally, written the book on it – or at least, danced the steps.

So, when Tamannaah Bhatia, an actress known more for her leading lady roles, recently set screens ablaze with her electrifying moves in tracks like 'Kaavaalaa' from Jailer and 'Tu Milti Hai' from Bholaa Shankar, you just knew it wouldn’t be long before the industry's resident straight-shooter, Rakhi, offered her two cents. And she did, in true, unfiltered Rakhi fashion.

You see, Rakhi Sawant, with her characteristic blend of self-assurance and theatrical flair, has suggested – quite firmly, one might add – that these particular dance numbers, these so-called 'beer bar type' songs, are, in truth, her stomping ground. "Yeh beer bar type ke song humein suit karte hain," she declared, almost with a flourish. It’s a bold statement, isn’t it? Almost like saying, 'Hey, you're doing great, but this particular flavour? It's intrinsically mine.'

Now, to be fair, Tamannaah has undeniably brought her A-game to these tracks, showcasing a versatility that perhaps many hadn't fully anticipated. Her performances have been slick, energetic, and certainly captured attention. But for Rakhi, who has built an entire career, a very visible public persona, around being the ultimate item girl, this new wave of mainstream actresses dipping their toes into her well-established waters seems to evoke a particular kind of response.

It's not just about the dance steps, you could say. It's about the very essence, the perceived 'vibe' of the song. Rakhi, perhaps, sees these numbers as requiring a certain raw, unapologetic energy that she feels she embodies naturally. She’s the one, after all, who has embraced the label, made it her own, often despite criticism. So, when another prominent star steps in, even with all the finesse in the world, there's that underlying question: does it truly fit?

And there's a certain logic to Rakhi's sentiment, isn't there? For years, she's been the go-to for those high-octane, sometimes risqué, dance sequences that define an 'item number.' It’s a part of her brand, her legacy, if you will. So, while Tamannaah Bhatia continues to wow audiences with her newfound dance prowess, Rakhi Sawant remains the original, the one who, in her own eyes and perhaps many others', owns the very spirit of the 'beer bar' anthem. It’s a classic Bollywood showdown, really, played out not with fists, but with very, very strong opinions.