Malaika Arora: Always believed that dance is a powerful form of storytelling

IANS May 16, 2025 652 views

Malaika Arora joins Realme Hip Hop India Season 2 as a new judge, underscoring her belief in dance as a powerful medium for storytelling. The season is spiced up with a unique collaboration with Pokémon, creating an imaginative blend of hip-hop and Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket. This exciting concept, released on Amazon MX Player, showcases how dance and Pokémon can fuse to deliver an unforgettable experience. The show stresses Amazon's commitment to innovative brand partnerships, making it a visual and cultural treat for fans of both dance and Pokémon.

"Dance is a powerful form of storytelling." - Malaika Arora
Malaika Arora: Always believed that dance is a powerful form of storytelling
Mumbai, May 16: Actress Malaika Arora, who has joined the panel of Realme Hip Hop India Season 2, strongly feels that dance is a powerful form of storytelling.

Key Points

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Malaika relishes Realme Hip Hop India S2's storytelling dance theme

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Pokémon collaboration offers a unique cultural mash-up

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Creative partnerships with marquee brands emphasized by Amazon MX Player.

Amazon MX Player released an imaginative video in collaboration with Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, featuring Malaika, who has joined this season’s judging panel for the first time.

Malaika said: “There’s something truly magical about the world of Pokémon – the adventure, the action, the joy of discovery. Pair that with the energy of hip hop, and it just clicks. This was such a fun and imaginative concept to shoot, and it really captures how two different worlds can come together to create something unforgettable.”

“I’ve always believed that dance is a powerful form of storytelling, and this one's for every kid who loves the world of Pokémon and every dancer chasing that stage,” she added.

Amazon MX Player has added a fresh twist to the show with a first-of-a-kind, creative collaboration with Pokémon. The collaboration marks a milestone in the service’s continued commitment to building marketing-first partnerships with marquee brands through its flagship IPs.

The video reimagines opening digital Pokémon card packs as a dramatic hip-hop dance battle, with signature Pokémon powers fuelling every move. It blends the thrill of discovery with dance and style to create a unique visual treat.

“Our collaboration with Pokémon perfectly reflects Amazon MX Player’s commitment to delivering bold, innovative experiences to our audience,” said Aruna Daryanani, Director, Amazon MX Player.

“By bringing together the iconic charm of Pokémon with the raw energy of Realme Hip Hop India Season 2, we’re offering viewers a one-of-a-kind cultural mash-up that is unique and memorable. At Amazon MX Player, we constantly strive to break new ground—crafting immersive entertainment and forging meaningful brand partnerships that truly connect with fans and advertisers alike.”

“Our goal with this collaboration was to spark imagination and joy, just as Pokémon has done for fans around the world for decades. Partnering with Amazon MX Player on an impactful show like Realme Hip Hop India S2 gave us the perfect canvas to showcase Pokémon’s playful spirit in a new, movement-driven way,” shared Susumu Fukunaga, Corporate Officer, The Pokémon Company.

Fukunaga added: The energy, creativity, and passion seen in this campaign aligns perfectly with what our brand stands for. We are excited to take Pokémon as well as Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket to dance lovers and their loved ones,”

Judged by Remo D’Souza and Malaika Arora, Realme Hip Hop India Season 2 airs on Amazon MX Player.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Malaika is absolutely right! Dance has been our cultural heritage for centuries - from classical forms to modern hip hop. Love how she's bringing global pop culture like Pokémon into Indian dance shows. More power to her! 💃
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Rahul S.
While I appreciate the creativity, I wish they'd focus more on Indian dance forms too. We have such rich traditions like Kathak, Bharatanatyam that tell amazing stories. Hope the show includes some desi flavor along with Pokémon.
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Ananya M.
OMG! Pokémon and hip hop together? This is genius! My childhood nostalgia meets my love for dance. Can't wait to watch this season with my younger brother who's crazy about both. Malaika as judge is just icing on the cake! ✨
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Vikram J.
Interesting concept but I hope they maintain the authenticity of hip hop. Sometimes these commercial collaborations dilute the essence of the art form. That said, Malaika does bring great energy to the judging panel.
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Sneha P.
As a dance teacher, I completely agree with Malaika's view that dance tells stories. My students learn confidence and expression through movement. This Pokémon collaboration might get more kids interested in dance - and that's always a good thing!
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Karan D.
The video concept sounds super creative! But I hope Amazon MX Player invests equally in promoting independent Indian dancers and not just celebrity judges. There's incredible talent in small towns waiting to be discovered.

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