Rubina Khan, a veteran background dancer in Bollywood, recently shared her insights into the film industry's dynamics, particularly regarding the treatment of dancers by actors. She commended actors like Sanjay Dutt, Ajay Devgn, and Mithun Chakraborty for their humility, stating they treated dancers as friends rather than stars. In contrast, she noted that actresses such as Mamta Kulkarni and Divya Bharti displayed a certain arrogance early in their careers, often requesting dancers to maintain distance during shoots. Rubina fondly recalled Madhuri Dixit for her approachable demeanor, often sitting with dancers and engaging in light-hearted conversations.

Reflecting on the challenging conditions dancers faced, Rubina described a particularly grueling shoot for the film Prem, where dancers performed barefoot in extreme heat, resulting in blisters. She also revealed an interesting payment structure, where dancers could earn more based on their costumes; wearing short outfits could double their pay. Despite years of experience, Rubina lamented that the pay for dancers has not significantly improved, with many still earning around ₹3,500 for advertisements, the same rate as 25 years ago.