The iconic Bollywood song “Ek Do Teen” from the 1988 film ‘Tezaab’ wasn’t an overnight success. The catchy tune evolved from a Koli folk rhythm, while Javed Akhtar crafted playful lyrics around placeholder words. Madhuri Dixit’s dedicated rehearsals with choreographer Saroj Khan brought the song to life, filmed during a grueling 25-hour shoot.