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Nach Baliye
''Nach Baliye'' () is an Indian Hindi-language celebrity dance reality television series that airs on Star Plus. Production Concept The show is a competition wherein 10 television celebrity couples compete against each other. Contestants dance to a different tune, different theme and different styles every week and scores are given by the judges. Each week one couple is eliminated based on public voting and their scores. In Season 9, the contestant ratings were changed to be on a scale from 1 to 100. Reception In 2012, when season 5 premiered the show did very well throughout the season. The grand premiere has gained 4.1 TRP. Series Season 1 Nach Baliye 1 is the first season of the dance reality show, ''Nach Baliye''. It started on 17 October 2005 and ended on 19 December 2005 with Sachin Pilgaonkar and Supriya Pilgaonkar as the winners. The judges were Saroj Khan, Malaika Arora Khan and Farhan Akhtar with Sangeeta Ghosh and Shabbir Ahluwalia serving as the hosts. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dance
Dance is a performing art form consisting of sequences of movement, either improvised or purposefully selected. This movement has aesthetic and often symbolic value. Dance can be categorized and described by its choreography, by its repertoire of movements, or by its historical period or place of origin. An important distinction is to be drawn between the contexts of theatrical and participatory dance, although these two categories are not always completely separate; both may have special functions, whether social, ceremonial, competitive, erotic, martial, or sacred/ liturgical. Other forms of human movement are sometimes said to have a dance-like quality, including martial arts, gymnastics, cheerleading, figure skating, synchronized swimming, marching bands, and many other forms of athletics. There are many professional athletes like, professional football players and soccer players, who take dance classes to help with their skills. To be more specific professional ath ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saroj Khan
Saroj Khan (born Nirmala Nagpal; 22 November 1948 – 3 July 2020) was an Indian dance choreographer in Hindi cinema. She was born in Bombay State (present day Maharashtra), India. She was best known for the dance form mujra and the first woman choreographer in Bollywood. With a career spanning over forty years, she choreographed more than 3000 songs. She died on 3 July 2020 of a sudden cardiac arrest. Early life and career She was born Nirmala Nagpal. Her parents, Kishanchand Sadhu Singh and Noni Singh, migrated to India after partition of India. She started her career as a child artist at the age of three with the film ''Nazarana'' as baby Shyama, and was a background dancer in the late 1950s. She learnt dance while working under film choreographer B. Sohanlal, whom she married at the age of 13 while he was 43 years and was already married with 4 children which she did not know at the time of marriage. After having three children (including one that died as an infant), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marzi Pestonji
Marzi Pestonji (born 30 October 1979), fondly known as ''Udi Baba'' (a positive surprise), also popularly known as Master Marzi, is an Indian dancer and choreographer. He was one of the judges of Zee TV’s reality dance show ''Dance India Dance'' (DID) along with Geeta Kapoor and Terence Lewis on Zee TV. He recently judged Season 7 of ''Nach Baliye'' and ''Dance India Dance ( season 6)''. Pestonji is currently judging ''Dance Deewane Juniors (season 1)'', and recently performed at IKF in Milpitas, California California is a state in the Western United States, located along the Pacific Coast. With nearly 39.2million residents across a total area of approximately , it is the most populous U.S. state and the 3rd largest by area. It is also the m ... along with a talented group of local dancers. He is a member of Shiamak Davar‘s dance team and has been working with him for over 20 years. He has choreographed many music videos for various movies. References In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sajid Khan (director)
Sajid Kamran Khan (born 23 November 1970) is an Indian film director, television presenter, comedian and an actor who works in the Bollywood film industry. He is the brother of choreographer Farah Khan. He is best known for the ''Housefull'' film series, ''Heyy Babyy'' (2007), '' Himmatwala'' (2013) and '' Humshakals'' (2014). Khan also served as a judge on the Indian reality television show ''Nach Baliye''. Early life Sajid Khan was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, the son of former actor Kamran Khan and his wife Menaka Khan (née Irani). He has one sister, Farah Khan, who is a choreographer, director, producer and actor. Farah is married to Shirish Kunder, also a producer, editor and director of films. Khan has other connections to the film industry: former actresses Honey Irani and Daisy Irani are his mother's sisters and filmmakers Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar are his maternal cousins. Khan completed his primary education from Maneckji Cooper School in Mumbai and then gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shilpa Shetty
Shilpa Shetty Kundra (born Ashwini Shetty; Née Shetty; 8 June 1975) is an Indian actress who works mainly in Hindi-language films. Shetty made her screen debut in the thriller ''Baazigar'' (1993) which garnered her nominations for two Filmfare Awards, after which she played a dual role in the action comedy ''Main Khiladi Tu Anari'' (1994). Shetty's career saw a resurgence as a lead actress by the turn of the millennium with the romantic drama ''Dhadkan'' (2000), marking a turning point in her career. This was followed by roles in ''Indian'' (2001) and '' Rishtey'' (2002), which earned her praise and another Filmfare nomination for Best Supporting Actress for the latter. Shetty received critical acclaim for playing a career woman suffering from AIDS in the social drama '' Phir Milenge'' (2004), which garnered a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. She subsequently appeared in successful films such as the action thriller '' Dus'' (2005), the ensemble drama '' Lif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terence Lewis (choreographer)
Terence Lewis (born 10 April 1975) is an Indian dancer and choreographer. He is known for judging the reality dance shows ''Dance India Dance'' (2009–2012) and ''Nach Baliye'' (2012–2017). He runs his "Terence Lewis Contemporary Dance Company" in Mumbai and holds dance workshops both in India and abroad. He has choreographed in Bollywood films like, ''Lagaan'' (2001), ''Jhankaar Beats'' (2003) and ''Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela'' (2013), apart from doing musicals, stage shows, ads, music videos and national and international dance competitions. He was a contestant on '' Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 3'' (2010) on Colors TV. He was last seen as a judge on '' India's Best Dancer'' (2020–2021). Early life and training Terence Lewis was raised in Mumbai in a Mangalorean Catholic family of Javier Lewis and Teresa Lewis. Lewis is youngest of eight siblings. He studied and started dancing in St. Theresa's Boys High School, and St. Xavier's College, Mumbai. He is graduated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arjun Rampal
Arjun Rampal (born 26 November 1972) is an Indian actor, model, film producer and television personality who works in Hindi films. He made his acting debut in Rajiv Rai's romance film '' Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat'' (2001) and has since gone on to act in more than 40 films. He has received several awards including the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in '' Rock On!!''. He has enacted lead roles in romance films including '' Deewaanapan'' (2001), '' Dil Hai Tumhaara'' (2002), '' Dil Ka Rishta'' (2003), '' Vaada'' (2005) and '' I See You'' (2006), action films ''Asambhav'' (2004) and '' D-Day'' (2013), thrillers '' Yakeen'' (2005) and '' Roy'' (2015), socio-political ''Chakravyuh'' (2012), crime drama '' Inkaar'' (2013) and biopic '' Daddy'' (2017). The year 2002 marked a turning point for Rampal when he was cast in '' Aankhen'', proving to be his first commercial success. His other commercially succ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karishma Kapoor
Karisma Kapoor (born 25 June 1974) is an Indian actress, who works in Hindi films. A member of the Kapoor family, she is the recipient of several accolades, including a National Film Award and four Filmfare Awards. Kapoor made her acting debut with the film '' Prem Qaidi'' in 1991 and subsequently played the leading lady in a number of box office hits, including ''Jigar'' (1992), '' Anari'' (1993), '' Raja Babu'' (1994), '' Coolie No. 1'' (1995), ''Saajan Chale Sasural'' (1996), and '' Jeet'' (1996). Starring roles in the top-grossing romances ''Raja Hindustani'' (1996) and ''Dil To Pagal Hai'' (1997), established her as a star. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for the former, and the National Film Award and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for the latter. Kapoor cemented her status by starring in five of David Dhawan's comedies—'' Judwaa'' (1997), '' Hero No.1'' (1997), '' Biwi No.1'' (1999), '' Haseena Maan Jaayegi'' (1999) and '' Dulhan Hum Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Farah Khan
Farah Khan Kunder (born 9 January 1965) is an Indian film director, film producer, actress, dancer and choreographer who works predominantly in Hindi films. Khan has choreographed dance routines for more than a hundred songs in over 80 films, winning six Filmfare Awards for Best Choreography and the National Film Award for Best Choreography. In addition, she has worked on Tamil films and also in international projects, such as '' Marigold: An Adventure in India'', '' Monsoon Wedding'', ''Bombay Dreams'' and the Chinese films '' Perhaps Love'' and '' Kung Fu Yoga'', earning Tony Award and Golden Horse Award nominations. As a film director, she received Filmfare Award for Best Director nominations for her debut '' Main Hoon Na'' (2004) and her second one ''Om Shanti Om'' (2007) and then went on to direct '' Tees Maar Khan'' (2010) and ''Happy New Year'' (2014). Early life and personal life Farah Khan was born on 9 January 1965. Her father, Kamran Khan (film producer), is a stu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isha Koppikar
Isha Koppikar (born 19 September 1976) is an Indian actress, model and politician who has mostly appeared in Hindi cinema. She has also acted in several Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Marathi films. Background Koppikar was born in Mahim, Bombay (now Mumbai) in a Konkani family. She has one younger brother. She graduated in Life Sciences at Ramnarain Ruia College in Mumbai. While at college she appeared in a photoshoot for Indian photographer Gautam Rajadhyaksha. The shoot led to work in advertising as a model, notably for ''L'Oréal'', ''Rexona'', ''Camay'', ''Tips & Toes'' and ''Coca-Cola''. Koppikar competed in the 1995 Miss India contest, winning the Miss Talent Crown. Her modelling work gave her an introduction to the film industry and to her first film appearance in the Telugu movie '' W/o V. Vara Prasad'' in 1997. Film career Early years in South Indian cinema (1997–2001) The 1998 Hindi film '' Ek Tha Dil Ek Thi Dhadkan'', directed by Shahrukh Sultan, is often stated to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Dhawan
David Dhawan (born Rajinder Dhawan; 16 August 1951) is an Indian director of Hindi films. A member of the Dhawan family, he has directed over 42 films. The 1993 action thriller '' Aankhen'' and 1999 comedy '' Biwi No.1'' earned him two Filmfare Award for Best Director nominations. His notable works include ''Swarg'' (1990), '' Shola Aur Shabnam'' (1992), ''Bol Radha Bol'' (1992), '' Raja Babu'' (1994), '' Coolie No.1'' (1995), ''Saajan Chale Sasural'' (1996), ''Judwaa'' (1997), ''Hero No. 1'' (1997), ''Deewana Mastana'' (1997), ''Bade Miyan Chote Miyan'' (1998), ''Haseena Maan Jaayegi'' (1999), ''Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge'' (2000), ''Jodi No.1'' (2001), ''Mujhse Shaadi Karogi'' (2004), '' Partner'' (2007), '' Chashme Baddoor'' (2013), '' Main Tera Hero'' (2014) and ''Judwaa 2'' (2017). Personal life David Dhawan was born on 16 August 1951 as Rajinder Dhawan in Agartala, Tripura in a Punjabi family. His father, a manager in UCO Bank, got transferred to Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaibhavi Merchant
Vaibhavi Merchant (born 17 December 1975) is an Indian dance choreographer working in Bollywood films. She won National Film Award for Best Choreography for the song ''Dholi Taaro Dhol Baaje'' from ''Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam'' in 1999. Career Merchant born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on 17 December 1975 to Ramesh Merchant and Hridaya Merchant. She is the granddaughter of choreographer B. Hiralal & the elder sister of Shruti Merchant. She began her career by assisting her uncle Chinni Prakash. In 1999, she did her first solo work for the choreography of the song ''Dhol Baaje'' for the film ''Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam''. She won the National Film Award for Best Choreography for her work. She had her acting debut in a Malayalam film '' Snehapoorvam Anna'' in 2000. She took a short break from the industry and then returned with the song ''O Ri Chhori'' in the 2001 film '' Lagaan''. She then choreographed ''Kajra Re'' from ''Bunty Aur Babli'' (2005) that fetched her several awards. She ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
