Deepika Padukone’s energetic performance in Nagada Sang Dhol from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela has received fresh international attention. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organisation behind the Oscars, recently shared a clip from the popular song on its official social media account, describing it as something “Bollywood dreams are made of”.
The post featured Deepika performing the elaborate dance sequence alongside Ranveer Singh, who played Ram in the 2013 romantic drama. The Academy’s appreciation brought renewed attention to one of the film’s most memorable musical moments.
Sharing the video, the Academy wrote, “This is what Bollywood dreams are made of.” It also identified the film as Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013), named director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and credited the song Nagada Sang Dhol to singers Shreya Ghoshal and Osman Mir.
The post quickly caught the attention of Indian cinema fans, with many revisiting the song and celebrating Deepika’s performance. The sequence remains widely remembered for its energetic choreography, traditional Gujarati Garba elements, colourful visuals and the actress’s striking screen presence.
Deepika Padukone’s Nagada Sang Dhol Performance Gets Academy Spotlight
Nagada Sang Dhol is among the standout songs from Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela. Featuring Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, the sequence showcases a vibrant celebration built around Garba-inspired dance movements and the film’s grand visual style.
The song was sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Osman Mir, while Sanjay Leela Bhansali composed its music. Its elaborate production and choreography helped make it one of the film’s most recognisable musical sequences.
Deepika’s performance became a major talking point following the song’s release, particularly for the demanding dance movements and the energy she brought to the screen. The Academy’s decision to revisit the sequence has once again put the performance in the spotlight.
What Did the Academy Say About Ram-Leela?
The Academy shared the video with the caption, “This is what Bollywood dreams are made of.” Alongside the description, its post listed the film’s title, director, principal cast and the singers behind Nagada Sang Dhol.
The caption also named Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Supriya Pathak, Sharad Kelkar, Homi Wadia and Abhimanyu Singh among the film’s cast.
The post was a social media celebration of a memorable Bollywood song. It should not be confused with an Oscar nomination, award announcement or official Academy recognition through its awards programme.
Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela: Cast, Story and Release
Released in 2013, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela was directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and featured Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone together for the first time. The film also starred Supriya Pathak, Richa Chadha, Sharad Kelkar and Abhimanyu Singh.
The romantic drama follows Ram and Leela, two young people from rival families whose hostility has continued for generations. Ram belongs to the Rajadi family, while Leela is part of the Sanera family. Despite the longstanding conflict between their families, the two fall in love.
Their relationship puts them at odds with the traditions and expectations surrounding them, turning their romance into a tragic story of love, rivalry and sacrifice.
The film marked the beginning of Ranveer and Deepika’s successful on-screen partnership, which continued with projects such as Bajirao Mastani, Padmaavat and 83. More than a decade after its release, the Academy’s latest post has brought fresh attention to one of its most celebrated songs.
