But then, the scene cut to the musical number they had shot the previous week—the "Item Song." The colors exploded on screen: neon pinks and electric blues. The choreography was sharp, the rhythm infectious. Even in the small, stuffy editing room, Rohan found his foot tapping.

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Rohan winced. The crew tensed. Kabir’s jaw tightened. But then, the magic happened. The actor took a breath, channeled the reprimand, and transformed. When the camera rolled again, his eyes bulged, his laugh echoed through the soundstage—a maniacal, theatrical cackle that only a Bollywood villain could muster. He didn't just act; he performed. He sold the illusion.

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