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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

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 …

THIS celebrity rejected a superstar’s blockbuster movie, his wife later called him to…, he won a National Film Award for…

THIS celebrity rejected a superstar’s blockbuster movie, his wife later called him to…, he won a National Film Award for…

This superstar made his debut in the film industry and is now ruling hearts. A lot of actors and actresses have made their debut by starring in movies with him. What many love about this actor is how friendly and considerate he is. He has a knack for noticing good talents and making sure they’re given good opportunities. Once, he helped a celebrity in a way that he ended up winning a National Film Award. Also Read – German director questions Salman Khan’s professionalism for…; netizens react, ‘He doesn’t have…’ [watch] The superstar we are talking about is Shah Rukh Khan. During the 90s, SRK wanted choreographer Shiamak Davar to be a part of his 1995 film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. However, Shiamak rejected the offer; he didn’t want Otto to be an actor. The choreographer said, “I got into films because Shah Rukh drove me nuts, asking me to do the movie. Earlier, I had said no to Yash uncle (for DDLJ) because I thought I couldn’t do it—it wasn’t my style of work. …

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

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

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 …

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

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

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 …

Shah Rukh Khan forced me do Dil To Pagal Hai: Choreographer Shiamak Davar | Bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit and Karisma Kapoor-starrer Dil To Pagal Hai was released in 1997. The Yash Chopra film grabbed attention for its songs and unconventional choreography with western influences at the time. In a new interview, the film’s choreographer Shiamak Davar recalled how he almost did not do the film, and said it was Shah Rukh, who convinced him to work on the movie. Also read: 25 years of Dil To Pagal Hai Shiamak, who has since then worked with everyone from Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai in Dhoom 2 (2006) to Anushka Sharma and Shah Rukh Khan in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008), spoke about how Shah Rukh ‘forced’ him to do Dil To Pagal Hai. He added that Yash Chopra had even asked him to work on Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), but he had refused as he was ‘scared and worried’ that his style of choreography would never work in films. Speaking about how he entered films, Shiamak Davar told ETimes, “Gauri Khan used to come to my classes …

Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan come together in priceless BTS pic, fans react | Bollywood

If Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan’s bromance in Pathaan wasn’t enough, a new photo of the two has emerged online. Originally shared by choreographer Shiamak Davar, the photo features the two Khans smiling during a rehearsal. Revealing work experience with both, Shiamak praised Shah Rukh’s latest outing Pathaan, which marks their rare reunion on screen after Om Shanti Om. Also read: Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan talk about coming together in that hit Pathaan scene In the photo, Shah Rukh and Salman Khan sat with Shiamak Davar. The photo appeared to be clicked during some event/show rehearsal. As the two actors look younger, the old photo left fans nostalgic. While Shah Rukh wore a grey shirt with baggy pants and a bandana, Salman sported a casual look in a grey t-shirt and denim pants. Sharing the photo, Shiamak Davar wrote in the caption, “It’s truly amazing to meet the two biggest superstars of Bollywood. I remember when @iamsrk launched me for Dil Toh Pagal Hai, for which I’m truly and eternally grateful to this …