Tushar Kalia (born 7 March 1986[1]) is an Indian choreographer, dancer and actor. He specialises in Mayurbhanj Chhau Odisha, Kalari and Contemporary dance forms. He is the winner of Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 12 (2022). Kalia participated in the dance reality shows, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 (2013) and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 (2014) as a choreographer. He was also the stage director of the reality show India's Got Talent (2015—2016) in its 6th and 7th season.
Tushar Kalia | |
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.jpg) Kalia in July 2022 | |
| Born | 7 March 1986 Chandigarh, India |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
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| Spouse |
Triveni Barman (m. 2023) |
Personal life
editKalia was born in Chandigarh, India.[1][2] In 2022 he got engaged to model, Triveni Barman, in presence of family members and close friends, The duo got married on 18 January 2023.[3]
Career
editKalia started his career as a choreographer in Bollywood after his first break in Karan Johar's film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil[4] and judged the dance reality show Dance Deewane.[5] He also choreographed in films like Half Girlfriend, War, The Zoya Factor, Junglee, Ok Jaanu, Hate Story 4, and Dhadak.
Kalia began his dancing and directing career with Shri Santosh Nair, the creative director of Sadhya Unit of Performing Arts. He is also trained under Canadian choreographer, Brandy Leary, for Ariel technique dancing. Kalia has performed with international choreographers for a production in Birmingham, titled, Motherland. He also appeared as an actor in Hindi feature film, ABCD: Any Body Can Dance.[6]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2013 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 | Choreographer |
| 2014 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 | Choreographer |
| 2015 | India's Got Talent 6 | Stage director |
| 2016 | India's Got Talent 7 | Stage director |
| 2018 | Dance Deewane | Judge |
| 2019 | Dance Deewane 2 | Judge |
| Khatra Khatra Khatra | Guest | |
| Kitchen Champion 5 | Guest | |
| 2021 | Dance Deewane 3 | Judge |
| 2022 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 12 | Winner |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ABCD: Any Body Can Dance | Actor |
| 2016 | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Choreographer |
| 2017 | Ok Jaanu | Choreographer |
| Half Girlfriend | Choreographer | |
| Qarib Qarib Singlle | Choreographer | |
| 2018 | Hate Story 4 | Choreographer |
| Dhadak | Choreographer | |
| Namaste England | Choreographer | |
| 2019 | Junglee | Choreographer |
| The Zoya Factor | Choreographer | |
| War | Choreographer | |
| 2020 | Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare | Choreographer |
| 2022 | Lekh | Choreographer |
Music video
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Main Yaar Manana Ni | Choreographer |
Awards
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | FOI Online Awards | Best Choreography for "The Breakup Song" | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Nominated | |
| 2020 | IIFA Award | Best Choreography | War | Won |
References
edit- ^ a b "Tushar Kalia उम्र, हाइट, गर्लफ्रेंड, पत्नी, परिवार, Biography in Hindi - बायोग्राफी". 19 May 2022. Retrieved 8 September 2022.
- ^ PTI (22 June 2022). "Want to direct a dance-based film next, it won't be about competition: choreographer Tushar Kalia". ThePrint. Retrieved 8 September 2022.
- ^ "Khatron Ke Khiladi 12 contestant Tushar Kalia opens up on marriage plans with fiance Triveni Barman". PINKVILLA. 30 May 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
- ^ "Janhvi Kapoor to have solo item number in Dhadak, rehearses for it without break?". Deccan Chronicle. 8 February 2018. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ Sana Farzeen (15 June 2018). "Dance Deewane judge Tushar Kalia: Ranbir Kapoor is the best dancer in Bollywood". The Indian Express. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ "Tushar Kalia Biography, Tushar Kalia Bio, Tushar Kalia Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, News". Archived from the original on 30 August 2013. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
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