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Shiamak Davar is all set to choreograph Ranbir Kapoor in upcoming film Ramayana; everything to know

Shiamak Davar is all set to choreograph Ranbir Kapoor in upcoming film Ramayana; everything to know

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The man who made India dance to Dil Toh Pagal Hai’s (1997) rhythm is now bringing his magic to one of the country’s most anticipated films — Ramayana. In a surprising revelation, ace choreographer Shiamak Davar confirmed that he’s officially on board Nitesh Tiwari’s mythological epic starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi. Shiamak Davar; Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi In a chat with Instant Bollywood, when asked if he would ever do something like Dil Toh Pagal Hai again, Shiamak teased, “Abhi yeh jo naya film kar raha hun woh Dil Toh Pagal Hai nahi hai, woh Ramayana hai. So let’s wait and see what happens.” Surprised, the interviewer asked, “You’re doing something for Ramayana?” Shiamak laughed and replied, “Of course, I’m always excited about my films. Yeah, so I’m choreographing it.” When further asked if this was indeed the Ranbir Kapoor film, he simply said, “Yeah.” Giving a hint of what to expect, he added, “This will be very different, isliye mai kar raha hun.” The Shiamak Davar legacy Shiamak made his Bollywood …

Ram Gopal Varma recalls he was ‘very disturbed’ after choreographer Shiamak Davar saw his father’s spirit on a flight | Bollywood

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Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) spoke about the paranormal in a new video. The filmmaker, who has made movies like Bhoot, in an interview on his YouTube channel, recalled an interaction with choreographer Shiamak Davar, who claimed to have seen the spirit of RGV’s father aboard a flight. Also read: Ram Gopal Varma likes to scare people Ram Gopal Varma recalls what choreographer Shiamak Davar said after he saw his dead father. (Photo credit” YouTube/RGV) ‘I was completely taken aback’ The filmmaker recalled they were travelling to Chennai on the same flight and he went and sat next to Shiamak. RGV said, “The plane took off, and then, in day light, mid-air, he (Shiamak) suddenly asked me, ‘Your father passed away?’ So, this was an usual question to ask, but it was true…15 days before this encounter, my father had passed away. So I told him yes. Now, he was on the window seat, and I was in the aisle. He then looked at me for a while, and said, ‘He is here with us.’ I …

Ram Gopal Varma Says He Was Disturbed When Shiamak Davar Spoke To His Dead Father On A Flight, “I Had A Mixture Of Emotions…”

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Ram Gopal Varma & Shiamak Davar(Photo Credit –Instagram) Ram Gopal Varma has directed several horror films, including Raat Raatri, Bhoot, Phoonk, etc. So, one might assume the director is not affected by anything supernatural. However, that’s not the case. An incident with Shiamak Davar left the director disturbed. In a new video, Ram Gopal Varma recalled his meeting with Shiamak Davar on a flight. The duo had first met at Amitabh Bachchan’s house. However, they didn’t know each other well. The Satya director shared that Shiamak was sitting behind him. So RGV moved from his seat next to the choreographer, and they started talking. Varma shared, “The plane took off, and then, in daylight, mid-air, he suddenly asked me, ‘Your father passed away?’ It was an usual question to ask, but it was true.” Ram Gopal Varma On Shiamak Davar Communicating With His Dead Father Furthermore, Ram Gopal Varma stated, “Fifteen days before this encounter, my father had passed away. So I told him yes. Now, he was on the window seat, and I was …

10/10 If You Can Guess Who Convinced Shiamak Davar To Work On Shah Rukh Khan’s Dil To Pagal Hai

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Published By: Dishya Sharma Last Updated: April 19, 2024, 10:51 IST Shiamak Davar was honoured with the National Film Award for Dil To Pagal Hai. (Photo Credits: Instagram) In an interview, Shiamak Davar shared the story behind his involvement in the iconic Bollywood film Dil Toh Pagal Hai. Some 25 years ago, Dil Toh Pagal Hai hit the silver screens, becoming an iconic Bollywood gem thanks to its stellar cast featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit and Karishma Kapoor. What truly captured the attention of audiences were its unforgettable electrifying dance numbers. From Karishma’s bold moves in Le Gayi to Shah Rukh and Madhuri’s mesmerising chemistry in Koi Ladki Hai, the film left an indelible mark on Bollywood’s landscape. Behind these iconic performances, the credit goes to renowned choreographer Shiamak Davar. But what many may not know is that it was persuasive insistence of Shah Rukh and director Yash Chopra that led to Shiamak’s inclusion as the choreographer for the film, turning ordinary steps to legendary dance routines. In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Shiamak …

“Shah Rukh Khan Even After 26 Years Has The Same Charisma & Charm,” Says Shaimak Davar On Reuniting With The Superstar For NAMCC

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Shah Rukh Khan Shares Stage With Shiamak Davar At NMACC Rehearsals Shiamak Davar and Shah Rukh Khan’s unseen BTS from the NMACC rehearsals have been going viral. The duo who has been some giving iconic hits came together at the recently held NMACC. Choreographer Shiamak Davar known as the guru of contemporary dance in India, left no stone unturned by choreographing different pieces for celebrities who performed at the event. The Badshah of Bollywood was seen grooving with his master yet again that brought back nostalgia amongst the viewers. Shiamak posted a picture with King Khan and took to Instagram and penned a heartfelt note that says, “It gives me an immense amount of pleasure to share the stage with the one and only @iamsrk who even after 26 years has the same charisma and charm while performing on ‘Le Gayi’. A big thank you to @nmacc.india for having me choreograph this entire cultural and artistic event and making it come to life on a grand scale.” NMACC is a multi-disciplinary cultural space showcasing India’s …

Shah Rukh Khan Has “Same Charisma” 26 Years After Dil Toh Pagal Hai, Says Choreographer Shiamak Davar

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Shiamak Davar shared this image. (courtesy: shiamakofficial) New Delhi: Last week, some of Bollywood and Hollywood’s biggest names gathered under one roof for the launch gala of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai. Of the many highlights of the event was Shah Rukh Khan’s performance. The actor, as per viral videos from the gala, danced to some of his biggest hits such as Jhoome Jo Pathaan. Now, celebrity choreographer Shiamak Davar has shared his thoughts on working with the actor for the event and in particular, on the song Le Gayi. The dance number from Dil Toh Pagal Hai was also choreographed by Shiamak Davar for the film, 26 years ago. Sharing some behind-the-scenes pictures from the practice session of the NMACC performance, Shiamak Davar only had words of praise for SRK and his famous charisma. The choreographer said in a tweet, “It gives me an immense amount of pleasure to share the stage with Shah Rukh Khan, who even after 26 years has the same charisma while performing on ‘Le Gayi’. A big …

“It Was Gigi Hadid Who Asked Varun Dhawan To Pick Her Up,” Reveals Choreographer Shiamak Davar Breaking His Silence Over The ‘Lifting’ Controversy

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Choreographer Shiamak Davar Reveals “It Was Gigi Hadid Who Asked Varun Dhawan To Pick Her Up” ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Once again, Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan became the talk of the town owing to his actions at a recent event. This weekend, Bollywood stars shone brightly at the red carpet of Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre that, saw the celebs from the entertainment industry putting their best fashion foot forward across the globe. However next day, we woke up to a few interesting inside videos of actors like Varun Dhawan with Gigi Hadid, Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and others dancing their night away. But what caught everyone’s attention was VD and Gigi’s performance which stirred the social media for some controversial reasons. For those who’ve come in late, the Coolie No 1 actor was seen lifting Gigi Hadid on the stage, but what received massive criticism was him planting a peck on her cheeks. Soon after the video went viral, the actor received huge backlash for his actions. Now …

Shiamak Davar Says Controversial Varun Dhawan-Gigi Hadid Performance Was “Her Idea”

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Shiamak Davar shared this image.(courtesy: shiamakofficial) Varun Dhawan’s tweet clarifying his close encounter with supermodel Gigi Hadid on stage at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre was planned has been backed by choreographer Shiamak Davar. Over the weekend, Varun’s performance became controversial because midway through he called Gigi up on stage, lifted her up and planted a kiss on her cheek. Social media went into overdrive criticizing the actor for what it was seen as lack of consent. Now, Shiamak Davar, who directed all the evening’s acts including Varun’s, has said in an interview that Gigi had come up with the plan. Speaking to Hindustan Times, Mr Davar said, “Varun told me that Gigi said to him, ‘When you are going to be on stage, bring me up’, to which he said, ‘Okay’. That’s why he picked her up. It was her idea and everything was pre-planned.” Shiamak Davar also addressed the discussion around consent which has set social media abuzz. Talking to Hindustan Times, he said, “It is not true. It is Gigi who …

EXCLUSIVE| Shiamak Davar defends Varun Dhawan over Gigi Hadid incident: It was Gigi’s idea | Bollywood

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Videos of actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh and Varun Dhawan’s Jhoome Jo Pathaan (Pathaan) act and Alia Bhatt and Rashmika Mandanna dancing to the beats of Naatu Naatu (RRR; 2022) at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) gala on Saturday night broke the internet. Another clip from the event that surfaced and became the talk of the town was the part where Dhawan excitedly swoops up American model Gigi Hadid in his arms and twirls her around, giving her a peck on the cheeks. Social media was abuzz with chatter that her consent wasn’t involved. Shiamak Davar choreographed Varun Dhawan’s performance at NMACC Gala. While Hadid made it clear through an Insta Story that she was happy with what happened, choreographer Shiamak Davar, who directed all the acts for the night, tells us, “Varun told me that Gigi said to him, ‘When you are going to be on stage, bring me up’, to which he said, ‘Okay’. That’s why he picked her up. It was her idea and everything was pre-planned.” Mention the …

When Shah Rukh Khan danced to Dil To Pagal Hai song Le Gayi with Shiamak Davar | Bollywood

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Recently, at the grand opening of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, a video of Shah Rukh Khan dancing to the song Jhoome Jo Pathaan from his recent blockbuster went viral. The actor was seen on stage with Varun Dhawan and Ranveer Singh. On Monday, another older video of the actor’s rehearsal with the choreographer was making the rounds on social media. Shah Rukh Khan and Shiamak danced along to the song Le Gayi from Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) which was the first time they had worked together professionally. (Also read: Aryan Khan smiles seeing Shah Rukh Khan dance to Jhoome Jo Pathaan on stage at NMACC gala. Watch) Shah Rukh Khan and Shiamak Davar rehearse to one of their popular songs from Dil To Pagal Hai in an old video. Aneesha Dalal, a senior instructor at SDIPA (Shiamak Davar Institute for Performing Arts), shared a video of herself with the two men as they rehearsed in front of a crowd. She captioned the video, “Reminscing the golden days of #DilTohPagalHai with these two …