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{{Short description|Indian choreographer}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Saurabh Prajapati
| image = Saurabh Prajapati.jpg
| birth_name = Saurabh Prajapati
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|3|24|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| education = Graduation in dance and Diploma in Dance Foundation
| occupation = {{hlist|Artistic director|[[choreographer]]}}
| television = [[The Kapil Sharma Show]], [[India's Best Dancer]]
}}
'''Saurabh Prajapati''' (born 24 March 1999) is an Indian [[Choreography|choreographer]], dancer and artistic director.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Saurabh Prajapati {{!}} Additional Crew, Director |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12727280/ |access-date=2024-01-19 |website=IMDb |language=en-US}}</ref> He is widely known for his performance and direction of the "Fidaai" music video starring [[Elli AvrRam]] and [[Salman Yusuff Khan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Showbiz needs course of correction, says Saurabh Prajapati |url=https://zeenews.india.com/economy/showbiz-needs-course-of-correction-says-saurabh-prajapati-2430689.html |access-date=2024-01-19 |website=Zee News |language=en}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Saurabh Prajapati was raised in [[Uttar Pradesh]], India. His journey began when he discovered his talent at 8 years old, leading him to attend dance classes in Uttar Pradesh.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=T. F. C. |date=2022-04-30 |title=Choreographer-director Saurabh Prajapati on International dance day: Dance is like a blessing to me. |url=https://filmycharcha.com/entertainment/choreographer-director-saurabh-prajapati-on-international-dance-day-dance-is-like-a-blessing-to-me/ |access-date=2024-01-19 |website=THE FILMY CHARCHA |language=en-US}}</ref> He pursued his education in dance and a Diploma in Dance Foundation, being trained nationally and international at institutions like [[Terence Lewis (choreographer)|Terence Lewis]]' Professional Training Institute.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Updated |first=CineBuster Online {{!}} |date=2022-03-16 |title=Choreographer-Director Saurabh Prajapati, 'When I started winning all the competitions, that's when my parents realised that I have potential'! {{!}} Latest News, Breaking News, National News, World News, India News, Bollywood News, Business News, Politics News, Sports News, Entertainment News - CineBuster |url=https://www.cinebuster.in/choreographer-director-saurabh-prajapati-when-i-started-winning-all-th-e-competitions-thats-when-my-parents-realised-that-i-have-potential/ |access-date=2024-01-19 |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Career ==
Saurabh is a [[Choreography|choreographer]] in several [[Hindi cinema|Bollywood]] films and music videos.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-03-24 |title=I want to choreograph the Khans of Bollywood, says Saurabh Prajapati |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/i-want-to-choreograph-the-khans-of-bollywood-says-saurabh-prajapati/articleshow/81674892.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-01-19 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> He has also choreographed alongside multiple well-known artists for stage shows, feature films and music videos. Saurabh is currently holding the title of the "Youngest Dance Choreographer and Director" <ref>{{Cite web |last=Mohanty |first=Anish |date=2020-09-18 |title=India's youngest choreographer and dance director Saurabh Prajapati's Kandhe Ka Wo Til crosses 16m views on YouTube in a week |url=https://planetbollywood.com/wp/news/indias-youngest-choreographer-and-dance-director-saurabh-prajapatis-kandhe-ka-wo-til-crosses-16m-views-on-youtube-in-a-week/ |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=Planet Bollywood |language=en-US}}</ref> in India with performances and appearance on various successful films and music videos.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Correspondent |first=B. O. |date=2020-10-01 |title=Dancer-choreographer Saurabh Prajapati Directs His Mentor Terence Lewis |url=https://boldoutline.in/dancer-choreographer-saurabh-prajapati-directs-his-mentor-terence-lewis.html |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=Bold Outline: India's leading Online Lifestyle, Fashion & Travel Magazine. |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-03-24 |title=I want to choreograph the Khans of Bollywood, says Saurabh Prajapati |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/i-want-to-choreograph-the-khans-of-bollywood-says-saurabh-prajapati/articleshow/81674892.cms |access-date=2024-01-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

In 2019, he appeared as a judge on Electric Heels, a group dance competition by [[IIT Guwahati]].<ref>{{Citation |title=Presenting to you all, Saurabh Prajapati, the judge of Electric Heels, who graduated from Terence Lewis professional training institute, has been a... {{!}} By Alcheringa, IIT Guwahati {{!}} Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/alcheringaiitg/videos/presenting-to-you-all-saurabh-prajapati-the-judge-of-electric-heels-who-graduate/2103005176444156/ |access-date=2024-01-18 |language=en}}[[Wikipedia:SPS|{{sup|[''self-published'']}}]]</ref> He has later appeared on several dance live shows as a guest.

In 2021, he directed and choreographed the music video "Fidaai" starring [[Elli AvrRam]] and [[Salman Yusuff Khan]], which was later supported by [[Aamir Khan]] for his work.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Suri |first1=Ridhi |last2=News |first2=India TV |date=2021-03-06 |title=Elli AvrRam shot '24 hours non-stop' for music video Fidaai, says 'It was a very tough shoot' |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities/elli-avrram-shot-24-hours-non-stop-for-music-video-fidaai-says-it-was-a-very-tough-shoot-689189 |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=www.indiatvnews.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Elli AvrRam shares the first look of her new song Fidaai. Can't wait, say fans |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/elli-avrram-shares-the-first-look-of-her-new-song-fidaai-can-t-wait-say-fans-1770883-2021-02-19 |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> He also starred as a choreographer alongside [[Yo Yo Honey Singh]] and Lulia Vantur for the music video and promotional videos of "Yai Re".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-04 |title=Saurabh Prajapati's fun reel with Honey Singh on their song Yai Re has gone viral - The Glitz Media |url=https://theglitz.media/saurabh-prajapatis-fun-reel-with-honey-singh-on-their-song-yai-re-has-gone-viral/ |access-date=2024-01-18 |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2022, he worked with the rapper [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]] on curating and choreographing the Paagal Tour across India.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-01 |title=After Sellout Mumbai Concert, Badshah Hits The Road For Rest Of 'Paagal' Tour |url=https://glamsham.com/music/music-news/after-sellout-mumbai-concert-badshah-hits-the-road-for-rest-of-paagal-tour |access-date=2024-01-18 |language=en-GB}}</ref>

He has also directed promotional videos for Jio [[IPL T20]] and [[Domino's Pizza India|Domino's Pizza]].

In 2022, he directed the video of the song "Aao Naa", sung by [[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra]], featuring with Terence Lewis.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dancer-Choreographer Saurabh Prajapati Directs His Mentor Terence Lewis |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/saurabh-prajapati-talks-about-his-song-with-terence-lewis-aao-naa-472945 }}</ref>

During [[The Kapil Sharma Show]] S1 (E168), on the "choreographers special show" featuring [[Geeta Kapur (choreographer)|Geeta Kapoor]], [[Ganesh Acharya]] and [[Terence Lewis (choreographer)|Terence Lewis]] as guests, Saurabh appeared in the episode directing Tenu Meri Umar Lag Jaave, during its promotion, including many other television live shows.<ref>{{Citation |title=Tenu Meri Umar Lag Jaave (Video 2020) {{!}} Short, Sport |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14975186/ |access-date=2024-01-18 |language=en-US}}</ref>

He also appeared in the finale of ''[[India's Best Dancer]]'' for the live performance of ''Tenu Meri Umar Lag Jaave'', which was also directed by him.<ref>{{Citation |title=India's Best Dancer Finale {{!}} Tenu Meri Umar Lag Jaave Dance Performance {{!}} Terence Lewis {{!}} Rahul Jain |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckcEtYJWWuk |access-date=2024-01-22 |language=en}}</ref>

== Projects ==
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=== Projects Directed by Saurabh Prajapati ===
{| class="wikitable"
!No.
!Year
!Title of Work
|-
|1
|2020
|Tu Hai Toh
|-
|2
|2020
|Tenu Meri Umar Lag Jaave
|-
|3
|2020
|Palaash Muchhal Feat. Amit Mishra: Ab Kya Jaan Legi Meri
|-
|4
|2020
|Tenu Meri Umar Lag Jaave
|-
|5
|2021
|Fidaai (ft. [[Elli AvrRam]], [[Salman Yusuff Khan]]) <ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-03-24 |title=I want to choreograph the Khans of Bollywood, says Saurabh Prajapati |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/i-want-to-choreograph-the-khans-of-bollywood-says-saurabh-prajapati/articleshow/81674892.cms |access-date=2024-03-23 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|-
|6
|2022
|Shaidayee
|-
|7
|2022
|Bharosa (ft. [[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra]], Nishawn Bhullar, Kaushal Kishore, [[Saurabh Pandey|Saurabh P]]) <ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-06 |title=Choreographer-director Saurabh Prajapati is enjoying all the love his latest track Bharosa is getting - Stardust |url=https://stardustmagz.com/choreographer-director-saurabh-prajapati-is-enjoying-all-the-love-his-latest-track-bharosa-is-getting/ |access-date=2024-03-23 |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|8
|2022
|Khuda Badal Diya (ft. [[Surbhi Jyoti]]<nowiki> | </nowiki>[[Rohit Khandelwal]], Sumit B, Bhanu P, [[Saurabh Pandey|Saurabh P]]) <ref>{{Cite web |last=Bollyy |first=Team |title=Youngest choreographer-director Saurabh Prajapati elated with the success of Khuda Badal Diya |url=https://bollyy.com/youngest-choreographer-director-saurabh-prajapati-elated-with-the-success-of-khuda-badal-diya/ |access-date=2024-03-23 |website=bollyy.com |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|9
|2022
|Directed & Choreographed [[Dhvani Bhanushali|Dhavni Bhanushali]] Live Tour Shows
|-
|10
|2022
|Aao Naa (ft. [[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra]], Kaushal Kishore) <ref>{{Cite web |title=Saurabh Prajapati Talks about Aao Naa |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/saurabh-prajapati-talks-about-his-song-with-terence-lewis-aao-naa-472945 |website=Tribune India}}</ref>
|-
|11
|2022
|Chandni (ft. [[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra)]] (VYRL Originals) <ref>{{Cite web |last=Pillay |first=Neolin |date=2023-02-01 |title=Youngest director-choreographer Saurabh Prajapati's groovy love song, Chandni is making everyone fall in love all over again |url=https://urbanasian.com/featured/2023/02/youngest-director-choreographer-saurabh-prajapatis-groovy-love-song-chandni-is-making-everyone-fall-in-love-all-over-again/ |access-date=2024-03-23 |website=Urban Asian |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|12
|2022
|[[Badshah (rapper)|Badshaah]] Paagal Tour <ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-01-01 |title=After sellout Mumbai concert, Badshah hits the road for rest of 'Paagal' tour |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/after-sellout-mumbai-concert-badshah-hits-the-road-for-rest-of-paagal-tour/articleshow/96662944.cms |access-date=2024-03-23 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|}

=== Projects choreographed by Saurabh Prajapati ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Title of Work
|-
|2019
|Arjun Kanungo (ft. Hona Chaida)
|-
|2020
|Kandhe Ka Who Til (ft. [[Sachet–Parampara|Sachet Tandon]]) <ref>{{Cite web |title=Saurabh Prajapati hits a hat-trick! |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/music/2020/09/19/saurabh-prajapati-hits-a-hat-trick.html |access-date=2024-03-23 |website=Onmanorama}}</ref>
|-
|2020
|Palaash Muchhal (Ft. [[Amit Mishra (singer)|Amit Mishra]]: Ab Kya Jaan Legi Meri) <ref>{{Cite web |title='Life has come by in a full circle': Saurabh Prajapati on directing mentor Terence Lewis for 'Tu Hai Toh' music video |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-life-has-come-by-in-a-full-circle-saurabh-prajapati-on-directing-mentor-terence-lewis-for-tu-hai-toh-music-video-2845943 |access-date=2024-03-23 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2021
|Soulmate (ft. Akull, [[Aastha Gill]], [[Shivaleeka Oberoi]], Mellow D, Dhruv Y <ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-09-09 |title=Akull & Aastha Gill's New Song 'Soulmate' Crosses a Million Views! - Social Nation |url=https://www.socialnationnow.com/akull-aastha-gills-new-song-soulmate-crosses-a-million-views |access-date=2024-03-23 |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|2022
|Shonk Se
|-
|2022
|Dhokebaaz (ft. [[Jaani (songwriter)|Jaani]] l [[Afsana Khan]] l Vivek Anand Oberoi, [[Tridha Choudhury|Trindha Choudhury]]) (VYRL Originals) <ref>{{Cite web |title=Saurabh Prajapati thrilled with response for 'Dhokebaaz' track |url=https://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/saurabh-prajapati-thrilled-with-response-for-dhokebaaz-track/81832329.html |access-date=2024-03-23 |website=Ahmedabad Mirror |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2022
|Runjhun Barsaatien Aayi Hai (ft. [[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra]], [[Hina Khan]] & [[Shaheer Sheikh|Shaheer S]] l [[Rashmi Virag]] l Raj Jaiswal)
|-
|2022
|Laal Mehendiyaan (ft. Akull)
|-
|2022
|Aao Naa (ft. [[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra]])
|-
|2022
|Nazneen (ft. Uchana Amit, [[Sonarika Bhadoria]])
|-
|2022
|[[Badshah (rapper)|Badshaah]] Paagal Tour
|-
|2022
|Yai Re (ft. [[Yo Yo Honey Singh]], Lulia Vantur) <ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-04 |title=Saurabh Prajapati's fun reel with Honey Singh on their song Yai Re has gone viral - The Glitz Media |url=https://theglitz.media/saurabh-prajapatis-fun-reel-with-honey-singh-on-their-song-yai-re-has-gone-viral/ |access-date=2024-03-23 |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|2022
|Film Banda Singh with [[Arshad Warsi]] and [[Meher Vij]]
|-
|2023
|Been (ft. Kaka WRLD, Pranjal Dahiya, Renuka Panwar, [[Jaani (songwriter)|Jaani]], Avvy Sra, B2gether Pros)
|-
|2023
|Kyun (ft. [[Aastha Gill]])
|-
|2023
|Kut Kut Bajra (ft. [[Neha Bhasin]])
|-
|2023
|Ashk (ft. [[Yo Yo Honey Singh]], Tahmina Arsalan)
|}

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