Ganesh Acharya
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Ganesh Acharya | |
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 Ganesh Acharya at the ABCD press meet | |
| Born | 23 May 1971 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | India |
| Occupation | Choreographer, Film director, Actor |
| Spouse(s) | Vidhi Acharya |
| Parent(s) | Mr. Gopi (Father) |
| Awards | National Film Award For Best Choreography |
Ganesh Acharya is an Indian choreographer, film director and film actor active in India's Bollywood.[1] He has choreographed for Bodyguard and Singham amongst others. He has also appeared in numerous music videos for films. He opened as a film actor with the 2013 dance film ABCD: Any Body Can Dance. He won the National Film Award for Best Choreography for his work on the song "Hawan Kund" from the 2013 movie Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and the "Gori tu lath mar" song from the 2017 movie Toilet: Ek Prem Katha. He was also nominated for the Best Choreographer Award for his song "Malhaari" from the 2015 film Bajirao Mastani at the 61st Filmfare Awards.[2]
Biography[]
When Ganesh was 11, his father, a dancer and a choreographer Mr. Gopi, died, which plunged his family into financial crisis and forced Ganesh to give up his studies. He later moved on to Cuttack, Orissa. Then he started learning the art of dancing from his sister. He later assisted famous choreographer Kamalji, until he died. Ganesh started his own dance group at the age of 12, became a choreographer at 19 and worked in his first film, Anaam (1992) at 21[3]
In 2002, he was nominated in Screen Weekly Awards for best choreography for "Badi Mushkil", a song from Lajja (2001). In 2005, he was nominated for Technical awards in Zee Cine Awards as the best choreographer for the song "Aisa Jadoo Dala Re" from Khakhee (2004). In 2007 he won the Filmfare award for best choreography for the song "Beedi" from Omkara.[4]
Ganesh choreographed five big films in the year 2006, namely Rang De Basanti, Phir Hera Pheri, Golmaal, Omkara and Lage Raho Munna Bhai.
Following this, Ganesh decided to make a stand in film direction. His first film Swami (2007), which is also produced and written by him, stars Manoj Bajpai and Juhi Chawla. It does not have any song and dance. The film is about the journey of a man called Swamy (Bajpai) and his wife Radha (Juhi).
In 2008, Ganesh Acharya made Money Hai To Honey Hai, a comedy involving a dead man, a will, much money and a way. In 2011, he played a villain in the Tamil film Rowthiram.
The famous item song "Chikni Chameli" from the 2012 film Agneepath featuring Katrina Kaif was choreographed by Ganesh Acharya.
Govinda is his favourite dancer, and among the heroines his favourite is Madhuri Dixit. He has choreographed Govinda in almost all his films. He often features in songs, like "Koi Jaye to le aaye" from Ghatak (1994) and "Khullam Khulla" in the movie Road (2002). He did a special appearance as Mr. Zar in the superhit Chinese film Operation Mekong.
In 2018, he was conferred the National Award for Best Choreographer for the song "Gori Tu Lath Mar" from Toilet: Ek Prem Katha.[5]
Filmography[]
Films as choreographer[]
- Pushpa (2021)
- Night Dancers: The Reboot (TBA)
- Ayalaan (2021)
- Pailwaan (2019)
- Simmba (2018)
- Zero (2018)
- K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018, Hindi Dubbed version)
- Batti Gul Meter Chalu (2018)
- Sanju (2018)
- Baaghi 2 (2018, song "Ek Do Teen")
- Padmaavat (2018)
- Bhikari (2017)
- Judwaa 2 (2017)
- Bhoomi (2017)
- Sarkar 3 (2017)
- Munna Michael (2017)
- DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham (2017)
- Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (2017)
- Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017)
- Jolly LLB 2 (2017)
- Baar Baar Dekho (2016)
- Dongari Ka Raja (2016, song "Choli Block Buster")
- Housefull 3 (2016)
- Baaghi (2016)
- Downtown (2016)
- Sanam Re (2015)
- Bajirao Mastani (2015)
- Singh Is Bliing (2015)
- Calendar Girls (2015)
- Brothers (2015, song Mera Naam Mary Hai)
- Welcome Back (2015)
- Suresh (2015)
- Mumbai Can Dance Saala (2015)
- Humshakals (2014)
- PK (2014)
- Heropanti (2014)
- Main Tera Hero (2014)
- Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013)
- Mr. Money (2013)
- Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)
- Commando: A One Man Army (2013)
- ABCD: Any Body Can Dance (2013)
- Chashme Baddoor (2013)
- Zila Ghaziabad (2013)[6]
- Special 26 (2013)
- Main Krishna Hoon (2013)
- Dabangg 2 (2012)
- Khiladi 786 (2012)
- Son of Sardaar (2012)
- Chakravyuh (2012)
- OMG – Oh My God! (2012)
- Heroine (2012)
- Jeena Hai Toh Thok Daal (2012)
- Department (2012)
- Agneepath (2012)
- Bodyguard (2011)
- Singham (2011)
- Double Dhamaal (2011)
- Bin Bulaye Baraati (2011)
- Isi Life Mein (2010)
- Khuda Kasam (2010)
- Action Replayy (2010)
- Khatta Meetha (2010)
- Raavan (2010)
- My Friend Ganesha 3 (2010)
- De Dana Dan (2009)
- Jail (2009)
- Baabarr (2009)
- Shadow (2009)
- Teree Sang (2009)
- Ek Se Bure Do (2009)
- Kisse Pyaar Karoon (2009)
- Victory (2009)
- Hari Puttar: A Comedy of Terrors (2008)
- God Tussi Great Ho (2008)
- Mehbooba (2008)
- Haal-e-Dil (2008)
- Krazzy 4 (2008)
- U Me Aur Hum (2008)
- One Two Three (2008)
- Race (2008)
- Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaa? (2008)
- Sunday (2008)
- Halla Bol (2008)
- Dhamaal (2007)
- Chak De! India (2007)
- Aap Kaa Surroor (2007)
- Swami (2007)
- Ek Chalis Ki Last Local (2007)
- Nehlle Pe Dehlla (2007)
- Risk (2007)
- Bhagam Bhag (2006)
- Jaane Hoga Kya (2006)
- Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006)
- Omkara (2006)
- Golmaal (2006)
- Phir Hera Pheri (2006)
- 36 China Town (2006)
- Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006)
- Saawan... The Love Season (2006)
- Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai (2006)
- Chingaari (2006)
- Rang De Basanti (2006)
- Dosti: Friends Forever (2005)
- Deewane Huye Paagal (2005)
- Garam Masala (2005)
- Shaadi No. 1 (2005)
- Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? (2005)
- Shabnam Mausi (2005)
- Main Aisa Hi Hoon (2005)
- Blackmail (2005)
- Insan (2005)
- Vayasu Pasanga (2004)
- Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo (2004)
- Aabra Ka Daabra (2004)
- Aitraaz (2004)
- Madhoshi (2004)
- Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa (2004)
- Taarzan: The Wonder Car (2004)
- Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)
- Garv (2004)
- Aan: Men at Work (2004)
- Run (2004)
- Masti (2004)
- Kismat (2004)
- Woh Tera Naam Tha (2004)
- Aetbaar (2004)
- Khakee (2004)
- Plan (2004)
- Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003)
- Sssshhh... (2003)
- Zameen (2003)
- Chupke Se (2003)
- Tere Naam (2003)
- The Hero (2003)
- Ek Aur Ek Gyarah (2003)
- Dhund: The Fog (2003)
- Love at Times Square (2003)
- Kucch To Hai (2003)
- Chalo Ishq Ladaaye (2002)
- Rishtey (2002)
- Waah! Tera Kya Kehna (2002)
- Annarth (2002)
- Road (2002)
- Shakti: The Power (2002)
- Chor Machaye Shor (2002)
- Soch (2002)
- Jaani Dushman (2002)
- Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002)
- Akhiyon Se Goli Maare (2002)
- Badhaai Ho Badhaai (2002)
- The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)
- Hum Kisise Kum Nahin (2002)
- Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai (2002)
- Pyar Ki Dhun (2002)
- Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage (2002)
- Kranti (2002)
- Raaz (2002)
- Deewaanapan (2001)
- Indian (2001)
- Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001)
- Ajnabee (2001)
- Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta (2001)
- Ittefaq (2001)
- Lajja (2001)
- Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke (2001)
- Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai (2001)
- Jodi No.1 (2001)
- Farz (2001)
- Khiladi 420 (2000)
- Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain (2000)
- Aaghaaz (2000)
- Shikari (2000)
- Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000)
- Hadh Kar Di Aapne (2000)
- Refugee (2000)
- Kunwara (2000)
- Jung (2000)
- Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa (2000)
- Beti No.1 (2000)
- Joru Ka Ghulam (2000)
- Chal Mere Bhai (2000)
- Baaghi (2000)
- Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000)
- En Sakhiye (2000)
- Thakshak (1999)
- Vaastav: The Reality (1999)
- Hello Brother (1999)
- Baadshah (1999)
- Arjun Pandit (1999)
- Mann (1999)
- Hote Hote Pyaar Ho Gaya (1999)
- Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999)
- Sirf Tum (1999)
- Anari No.1 (1999)
- Jaanam Samjha Karo (1999)
- Silsila Hai Pyar Ka (1999)
- International Khiladi (1999)
- Kaala Samrajya (1999)
- Lal Baadshah(1999)
- Wajood (1998)
- Soldier (1998)
- Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998)
- Bandhan (1998)
- Tirchhi Topiwale (1998)
- Achanak (1998)
- Gharwali Baharwali (1998)
- Badmaash (1998)
- Judwaa (1997)
- Ghulam-E-Mustafa (1997)
- Bhai (1997)
- Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi (1997)
- Ziddi (1997)
- Auzaar (1997)
- Chhote Sarkar (1996)
- Saajan Chale Sasural (1996)
- Coolie No. 1 (1995)
- Taaqat (1995)
- Maidan-E-Jung (1995)
- Anaam (1992)
As an Actor[]
- Dehati Disco (TBA)
- (TBA)
- Zero (2018)
- Mausam Ikrar Ke Do Pal Pyar Ke (2018)
- Operation Mekong (Chinese Movie, 2016)
- Welcome Back (2015)
- Hey Bro (2015)
- ABCD: Any Body Can Dance (2013)
- Rowthiram (2012)
- Trishna (2011)
- Raavan (2010)
- Vighnaharta Shree Siddhivinayak (2009)
- Money Hai Toh Honey Hai (2008)
- Jalwa - Fun in Love (2005)
- Vayasu Pasanga (2004)
- Koi Hai (2003)
- Road (2002)
- Company (2002)
- En Sakhiye (2000)
- Hands Up! (2000)
- Ghatak (1996)
- Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharnii (1989)
- Roti Ki Keemat (1990)
As Director[]
- Swami (2007)
- Money Hai Toh Honey Hai (2008)
- Angel (2011)
- Bhikari (2017)
Personal life[]
Ganesh married Vidhi Acharya, a film producer, in November 2000.[7]
References[]
- ^ "Only Katrina could have been 'Chikni chameli': Ganesh Acharya". Zee News. 30 December 2011. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
- ^ World, Republic. "Ganesh Acharya: Top choreographies done by the veteran dancer". Republic World.
- ^ "Ganesh Acharya, The person makes Akshay, Salman and Kareena at their behest". newstrend.news. Newstrend. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
- ^ World, Republic. "Ganesh Acharya: Top choreographies done by the veteran dancer". Republic World.
- ^ "National Film Awards 2018: Janhvi, Khushi and Boney receive Sridevi's prize from President Kovind". India Today. 3 May 2018. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
- ^ at IndianExpress.com
- ^ "Have you seen these pictures of choreographer Ganesh Acharya from his wedding day 19 years ago! - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
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