Tushar Kalia
Tushar Kalia is an Indian choreographer and Dancer. He is specialised in Mayurbhanj Chhau, Kalari and Contemporary dance. He has participated in dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (Season 6 & Season 7). He was also the Stage Director of the reality show India's Got Talent (Season 6 & Season 7). He made his career as a choreographer in Bollywood after his first break from Karan Johar in the film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil[1] and judged the reality dance show Dance Deewane.[2] Bollywood movie choreography in Half Girlfriend, War(2019), The Zoya Factor(2019) and Junglee(2019).
Tushar Kalia | |
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 Kalia with Karan Johar on the sets of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | |
| Born | 6 March 1986 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Dancer Choreographer |
He has done choreography in the films and Music Videos like Yaar Manana Ni, Qareeb Qareeb Single, Ok Jaanu, Hate Story IV, and Dhadak (2018).
Early career
Tushar Kalia began his dancing career under the guidance and direction of Shri Santosh Nair, the creative director of ‘Sadhya Unit of Performing Arts’. He is also trained under Canadian choreographer, Brandy Leary for Ariel technique dancing. He has performed with international choreographers for a production in Birmingham, titled, Motherland. Kalia also appeared in Hindi feature film, ABCD: Any Body Can Dance.[3]
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
Tushar entered the competition with dance partner, Ekta Kaul, who got eliminated within few weeks of season. Through a Wild Card Entry, Tushar got a chance to re-enter the competition with another celebrity, Sana Saeed. In Jhalak Dikhla Jaa Season 7 Tushar partnered with Shakti Mohan. Tushar's choreography has been praised by panel of judges.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 | Choreographer | Colors TV |
| 2014 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 | ||
| 2015 | India's Got Talent 6 | Stage Director | |
| 2016 | India's Got Talent 7 | ||
| 2018 | Dance Deewane | Judge | |
| 2019 | Dance Deewane 2 | ||
| Khatra Khatra Khatra | Himself | ||
| Kitchen Champion | Contestant | ||
| 2021 | Dance Deewane 3 | Judge |
|- | Bigg Boss || Guest Rising Star [Guest]
Films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ABCD: Any Body Can Dance | Actor (as dancer in JDC) |
| 2016 | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Choreographer |
| 2017 | Ok Jaanu | Choreographer |
| 2017 | Half Girlfriend | Choreographer |
| 2017 | Qarib Qarib Singlle | Choreographer |
| 2018 | Hate Story 4 | Choreographer |
| 2018 | Dhadak | Choreographer |
| 2018 | Namaste England | Choreographer |
| 2019 | Junglee | Choreographer |
| 2019 | The Zoya Factor | Choreographer |
| 2019 | War | Choreographer |
| 2020 | Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare | Choreographer |
Music Video
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Main Yaar Manana Ni | Choreographer |
Awards
- Screen Award for best choreography (2019)
- IIFA Award for best choreography (2020)
- Best judgement reality show (2021)
References
- ↑ "Janhvi Kapoor to have solo item number in Dhadak, rehearses for it without break?". Deccan Chronicle. 8 February 2018. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ↑ Sana Farzeen (15 June 2018). "Dance Deewane judge Tushar Kalia: Ranbir Kapoor is the best dancer in Bollywood". The Indian Express. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ↑ "Tushar Kalia Biography, Tushar Kalia Bio, Tushar Kalia Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, News". Archived from the original on 30 August 2013. Retrieved 15 July 2018.