Sekhar Vulli VJ (born 7 November 1980), also known professionally as Sekhar Master and Sekhar VJ, is an Indian dance choreographer who predominantly works in Telugu and Tamil cinema. He is a recipient of five Filmfare Awards South.
Sekhar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 November 1980 Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Dance choreographer |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse | Sujata |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
editSekhar was born on 7 November 1980 in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.[1][2] He studied in Vijayawada until intermediate, and moved to Hyderabad in 1996. He me action coordinator Sambasiva Rao through his uncle, who liked his dance and advised him to pursue a career in films.[3] He got his membership card as a background dancer in Telugu Film &TV Dance Directors Association in 1996. He was a student of a choreographer Rakesh Master. He worked as a background dancer for six years and as an assistant for eight years before becoming a movie choreographer.[2]
Sekhar is married to Sujata, and the couple has two children.[1]
Filmography
editAs choreographer
edit| Year | Title | Song(s) | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Mantra | "Oohallona" | Telugu | |
| 2008 | Nesthama | |||
| 2010 | Baava | "Naa Rama Chilaka" | ||
| 2012 | Shiva Manasulo Shruti | "Idhi Nijame" | ||
| Julayi | "Julai", "Chakkani Bike Undi" | |||
| Damarukam | "Sakku Bai" | |||
| 2013 | Baadshah | "Sairo Sairo", "Banthipula Janaki" | ||
| Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde | "Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde" | |||
| Iddarammayilatho | "Topu Lesi Poddi" | |||
| Prema Katha Chitram | ||||
| Ramayya Vasthavayya | "O Laila" | |||
| 2014 | Yevadu | "Pimple Dimple" | ||
| Heart Attack | "Choopichandey" | |||
| Alludu Seenu | ||||
| Rabhasa | 1)Garam Garam Silaka 2)Hawa Hawa | |||
| Oka Laila Kosam | All songs | |||
| Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham | "Pilla Neekosame" | |||
| Action Jackson | "Keeda" | Hindi | ||
| Chinnadana Nee Kosam | Telugu | |||
| 2015 | Temper | "Ittage Rechipodam" | ||
| Son of Satyamurthy | "Super Machi" | |||
| Dohchay | All songs | |||
| Pandaga Chesko | ||||
| Bruce Lee: The Fighter | "Kung Fu Kumari" | |||
| Akhil | ||||
| 2016 | Nannaku Prematho | "Love Me Again" | ||
| Sarrainodu | "Blockbuster" | |||
| Janatha Garage | "Pakka Local", "Apple Beauty" | |||
| Santhu Straight Forward | "Koodi Itta" | |||
| 2017 | Khaidi No. 150 | "Ammadu Lets Do Kummudu", "You and Me" | ||
| Nenu Local | "Next Enti" | |||
| Winner | "Naa BC Centerlu" | |||
| Duvvada Jagannadham | "Seeti Maar" | |||
| Fidaa | "Vachinde" | |||
| Jai Lava Kusa | "Swing Zara" | |||
| Raja the Great | "Allabe Allabe" | |||
| Middle Class Abbayi | ||||
| 2018 | Tholi Prema | "Vinnane Vinnane", "Ninnila Ninnila" | ||
| Rangasthalam | "Yentha Sakkagunnave" | |||
| Chal Mohan Ranga | "Pedda Puli" | |||
| Paperboy | All songs | |||
| Sailaja Reddy Alludu | ||||
| Devadas | ||||
| Hello Guru Prema Kosame | ||||
| Savyasachi | "Ninnu Road Medha Chusi" | |||
| 2019 | Vinaya Vidheya Rama | "Ek Baar" | ||
| F2: Fun and Frustration | ||||
| Mr. Majnu | All songs | |||
| Kausalya krishnamurthy | "Mudhabanthi" | |||
| iSmart Shankar | "Dimakh Karab" | |||
| Gaddalakonda Ganesh | "Elluvochi Godaramma", "Jarra Jarra" | |||
| Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | "O Sye Raa" | |||
| Arjun Suravaram | Kanne Kanne | |||
| 2020 | Sarileru Neekevvaru | "Daang Daang", "Mind Block" | ||
| Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | "Ramuloo Ramulaa" | |||
| Orey Bujjiga | All songs | |||
| Soorarai Pottru | Tamil | |||
| Solo Brathuke So Better | "Amrutha" | Telugu | ||
| 2021 | 30 Rojullo Preminchadam Ela | "Meeko Dhandam" | ||
| Gaali Sampath | ||||
| Rang De | "Emito Idhi" | |||
| Alludu Adhurs | ||||
| Maestro | "Vennello Aadapilla", "La La La" | |||
| Love Story | "Saranga Dariya", "Evo Evo Kalale" | |||
| Acharya | "Neelambari" | |||
| Pushpa: The Rise | "Saami Saami" | |||
| Pelli SandaD | ||||
| Varudu Kaavalenu | "Digu Digu" | |||
| Dharmapuri | ||||
| 2022 | James | "Trademark" | Kannada | |
| Sarkaru Vaari Paata | "Kalaavathi", "Penny", "Ma Ma Mahesha" | Telugu | ||
| The Warrior | "Bullet Song", "Colours Song" | |||
| Dhamaka | ||||
| 2023 | Waltair Veerayya | "Boss Party", "Sridevi Chiranjeevi", "Neekemo Andamekkuva", "Poonakalu Loading" | Cameo appearance in the song "Poonakalu Loading" | |
| Veera Simha Reddy | "Maa Bava Manobhavalu", "Suguna Sundari" | |||
| Ravanasura | All songs | |||
| Bhagavanth Kesari | "Ganesh Anthem" | |||
| 2024 | Guntur Kaaram | "Oh My Baby", "Mawaa Enthaina", "Kurchi Madathapetti" | ||
| Mr. Bachchan | "Sitar Song" | |||
| Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi | "Dwapara" | Kannada | ||
| The Greatest of All Time | "Matta" | Tamil | ||
| Devara: Part 1 | "Daavudi" | Telugu | [4] | |
| Pushpa 2: The Rule | "Peelings" | |||
| Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi | "Le Le Le Le" | |||
| Robinhood | "One More Time", "Adhi Dha Surprisu" | |||
| 2025 | Thalapathy 69 † | Tamil | [5] |
Other
edit| Year | Title | Song(s) | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Krrish 3 | "God Allah Aur Bhagwan" | Himself | Cameo appearance in the song |
| 2023 | – | "Zari Zari Panche Uttu" | Choreographer | Choreographed dance sequences in the independent song "Zari Zari Panche Uttu" |
| – | "Sweet Palakova" | Producer | Produced the song and music video | |
| – | "Unnale Neekosam" | |||
| 2024 | – | "Vihari" | ||
| – | "Sokuladi Sittammi" | |||
| – | "Middle Class Abbai" | |||
| – | "Sarah" | |||
| – | "Manasukintha Alajadi" | |||
| – | "Drug Of Dance" |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Network | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Dhee 2 | ETV | Choreographer | |
| 2012 | Dhee 5 | |||
| 2014–2023 | Dhee | Judge | ||
| 2019 | Jabardasth | Guest judge | [6] | |
| Extra Jabardasth | [7] | |||
| 2020–2021 | Comedy Stars | Star Maa | Judge | |
| 2023 | Dance Ikon | Aha |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Choreographer | Julai | Won | |
| 2013 | Nandi Awards of 2013 | Best Choreographer | Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde | Won | |
| 2014 | 61st Filmfare Awards South | Best Choreography | Iddarammayilatho | Won | |
| 2016 | 63rd Filmfare Awards South | Bruce Lee – The Fighter | Won | ||
| 2017 | 64th Filmfare Awards South | Janatha Garage | Won | [8] | |
| 49th Cinegoers Awards | Best Choreography | Khaidi No. 150 | Won | ||
| 2018 | 65th Filmfare Awards South | Best Choreography | Khaidi No. 150, Fidaa | Won | [9] |
| 16th Santosham Film Awards | Best Choreographer | Khaidi No. 150 | Won | ||
| 2022 | 67th Filmfare Awards South | Best Choreography | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | Won |
References
edit- ^ a b "Here's how Dhee Champions judge Sekhar's kids celebrated his birthday - Times of India". The Times of India. 8 November 2020.
Sekhar turned a year older today (November 7)
- ^ a b Y, Y Sunita Chowdhary (15 May 2017). "Sekhar Master: Blockbuster moves". The Hindu.
the 36-year-old is now a much sought after choreographer.
- ^ "ఆ సమయంలో నా చేతులు వణికిపోయాయి". Eenadu (in Telugu). 10 December 2020.
- ^ "Devara Third Single 'Daavudi' Video Song Out! Jr NTR's Graceful Dance Moves Are A Treat To Watch". Times Now. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ Manu, Hridyambika A (5 October 2024). "Thalapathy 69: Vijay kickstarts shooting for H Vinoth's film with a song sequence | Deets inside". Desimartini.
- ^ "Jabardasth update, August 22: Dhee Jodi Sekhar Master steps into the shoes of Roja as judge; Three teams emerge as Best Performers - Times of India". The Times of India. 23 August 2019. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "Avinash & Karthik Performance | Extra Jabardasth| 5th April 2019 | ETV Telugu". YouTube. 5 April 2019.
- ^ "Sekhar Master wins his third Filmfare". The Times of India. 20 June 2017.
- ^ "Winners of the 65th Jio Filmfare Awards (South) 2018". Filmfare. 16 June 2018. Retrieved 9 December 2018.