Sekhar (choreographer)
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Sekhar | |
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Born | Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India | 7 November 1980
Occupation | Dance choreographer |
Years active | 1996–present |
Spouse(s) | Sujata |
Children | 2 |
Awards | Full list |
Sekhar (born 7 November 1980) is an Indian dance choreographer who predominantly works in Telugu cinema.
Early life[edit]
Sekhar was born on 7 November 1980 in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.[1][2] He studied in Vijayawada until intermediate, and moved to Hyderabad in 1996. He met fight master Sambasiva Rao though his uncle, who liked his dance and advised him to pursue a career in films.[3] He got his membership card as a background dancer in 1996. He was a student of choreographer Rakesh. He worked as a background dancer for six years and an assistant for eight years before becoming a movie choreographer.[2]
Sekhar is married to Sujata, and the couple has two children.[1]
Filmography[edit]
As choreographer[edit]
TV shows and appearances[edit]
Year | Show | Channel | Role | Ref. |
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2009 | Dhee 2 | ETV | Choreographer | |
2012 | Dhee-5 (Jodi Special) | Choreographer | ||
2014 | Dhee Juniors-1 (Dhee-7) | Judge | ||
2015 | Dhee Juniors-2 (Dhee-8) | Judge | ||
2016 | Dhee Jodi Special (Dhee-9) | Judge | ||
2017 | Dhee 10 | Judge | ||
2018 | Dhee Jodi (Dhee 11) | Judge | [4] | |
2019 | Dhee Champions (Dhee 12) | Judge | ||
Jabardasth | Guest judge | [5] | ||
Extra Jabardasth | Guest judge | [6] | ||
2020 | Dhee 13 King v/s Queens (Dhee 13) | Judge | ||
2020–2021 | Comedy Stars | Star Maa | Judge |
Awards and nominations[edit]
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
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2012 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Choreographer | Julai | Won | |
2013 | Nandi Awards of 2013 | Best Choreographer | Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde | Won | |
2014 | 61st Filmfare Awards South | Best Dance Choreographer – South | Iddarammayilatho | Won | |
2016 | 63rd Filmfare Awards South | Bruce Lee – The Fighter | Won | ||
2017 | 64th Filmfare Awards South | Janatha Garage | Won | [7] | |
49th Cinegoers Awards | Best Choreography | Khaidi No. 150 | Won | ||
2018 | 65th Filmfare Awards South | Best Dance Choreographer – South | Khaidi No. 150, Fidaa | Won | [8] |
16th Santosham Film Awards | Best Choreographer | Khaidi No. 150 | Won |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Here's how Dhee Champions judge Sekhar's kids celebrated his birthday - Times of India". The Times of India. 8 November 2020.
Sekhar turned a year older today (November 7)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Y, Y Sunita Chowdhary (15 May 2017). "Sekhar Master: Blockbuster moves". The Hindu.
the 36-year-old is now a much sought after choreographer.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "ఆ సమయంలో నా చేతులు వణికిపోయాయి". Eenadu (in తెలుగు). 10 December 2020.
- ↑ "Dhee Jodi: Guest Shamna Kasim and Sekhar Master set the dance floor ablaze". The Times of India. 19 December 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ↑ "Jabardasth update, August 22: Dhee Jodi Sekhar Master steps into the shoes of Roja as judge; Three teams emerge as Best Performers - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ↑ "Avinash & Karthik Performance | Extra Jabardasth| 5th April 2019 | ETV Telugu".
- ↑ "Sekhar Master wins his third Filmfare". The Times of India. 20 June 2017.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Winners of the 65th Jio Filmfare Awards (South) 2018". Filmfare. 16 June 2018. Retrieved 9 December 2018.