Farah, one of the most popular Bollywood choreographers in the country, joins the show's current ninth season as the fourth judge, sharing panel with filmmaker Karan Johar, actress Jacqueline Fernandez and choreographer Ganesh Hegde.
The 51-year-old star was one of the judges on the inaugural season of the show, in 2006, but skipped the succeeding instalments.
Expressing her excitement about her new role, Farah tweeted, "1st day shoot on #JhalakDikhhlaJaa9 .. With my darling @karanjohar @ManishPaul03 @Asli_Jacqueline n @GANESHHEGDE.
Though a lot of fuss is now made over actresses going to
Hollywood, the "Happy New Year" helmer has been to the West as choreographer when no one went.
"I went there when nobody went. I did a song for 'Bombay Dreams'. Jackie Chan also chose me for his upcoming film," she said.
"They don't have song and dance culture, so when they think of dance they call me, and I am glad they think about me. It's our birthright to have song and dance in our films!"
On this Farah said, "It is going beyond (big fees). I think now the trend is to talk about money. Like one would say how much money a film made than (talking about) how good a film is. One should talk about work and not money. It's not a healthy trend.
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