Ganesh Acharya
Ganesh Acharya is an Indian choreographer, film director, and actor who prominently works in Hindi films. He has choreographed for a variety of films, including Bodyguard and Singham. In addition, he has appeared in a number of film music videos. He made his film debut in ABCD: Any Body Can Dance in 2013.
Ganesh Acharya | |
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| 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 |
He won the National Film Award for Best Choreography for his work on the songs "Hawan Kund" from Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) and "Gori tu lath mar" from Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (2017).[1]At the 61st Filmfare Awards, he was nominated for Best Choreographer for his song "Malhaari" from Bajirao Mastani (2015).
Early life
Ganesh's father, a dancer and choreographer, died when he was 11 years old, plunging his family into financial ruin and forcing Ganesh to discontinue his studies. He later moved to Cuttack, Orissa. Then, with the help of his sister, he began to learn to dance.
Career
Ganesh started his career by working as an assistant to the late famous choreographer Kamalji. Ganesh founded his own dance company when he was 12, became a choreographer when he was 19, and worked in his first film, Anaam (1992), when he was 21.[2]
He was nominated for best choreography for "Badi Mushkil," a song from Lajja, in the Screen Weekly Awards in 2002. (2001). In 2005, he was nominated for a Zee Cine Award for Best Choreographer for the song "Aisa Jadoo Dala Re" from Khakhee (2004). He won the Filmfare award for best choreography in 2007 for the song "Beedi" from Omkara.
Ganesh choreographed five notable films in 2006, namely Rang De Basanti, Phir Hera Pheri, Golmaal, Omkara and Lage Raho Munna Bhai.
Ganesh decided to pursue a career in film direction. Manoj Bajpai and Juhi Chawla star in his debut film Swami (2007), which he also produced and wrote.
Ganesh Acharya directed the comedy film Money Hai To Honey Hai in 2008. He appeared as a villain in the Tamil film Rowthiram in 2011.
Ganesh Acharya choreographed the famous song "Chikni Chameli" from the 2012 film Agneepath, which starred Katrina Kaif.
His favourite dancer is Govinda, and his favourite actress is Madhuri Dixit.
He made a cameo appearance as Mr. Zar in the hit Chinese film Operation Mekong.
Filmography
Choreographer
- Ayalaan (2022)
- Pushpa: The Rise (2021)
- Coolie No.1 (2020)
- 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)[3]
- Special 26 (2013)
- Main Krishna Hoon (2013)
- Casanovva (2012)
- 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)
Actor
- Dehati Disco (TBA)
- Night Dancers: The Reboot (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)
Director
- Swami (2007)
- Money Hai Toh Honey Hai (2008)
- Angel (2011)
- Bhikari (2017)
Personal life
In November 2000, Ganesh married film producer Vidhi Acharya.[4] They have a daughter named Soundarya Acharya.
References
- "Ganesh Acharya Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Ganesh Acharya | Times of India Entertainment". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- "Ganesh Acharya, The person makes Akshay, Salman and Kareena at their behest". newstrend.news. Newstrend. Retrieved 22 March 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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