Sekhar (choreographer)
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Sekhar | |
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| Born | 7 November 1980 Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Dance choreographer |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse | Sujata |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Full list |
Sekhar VJ, (born 7 November 1980) popularly known as Sekhar Master, is an Indian dance choreographer who predominantly works in Telugu cinema. He is a recipient of five Filmfare Awards South.
Early life
[edit]Sekhar 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 met fight master 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 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
[edit]As choreographer
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Show | Channel | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Dhee 2 | ETV | Choreographer | |
| 2012 | Dhee-5 (Jodi Special) | Choreographer | ||
| 2014 | Dhee Juniors-1 (Dhee-7) | Judge | ||
| 2015 | Dhee Juniors-2 (Dhee-8) | Judge | ||
| 2016 | Dhee Jodi Special (Dhee-9) | Judge | ||
| 2017 | Dhee 10 | Judge | ||
| 2018 | Dhee Jodi (Dhee 11) | Judge | [5] | |
| 2019 | Dhee Champions (Dhee 12) | Judge | ||
| Jabardasth | Guest judge | [6] | ||
| Extra Jabardasth | Guest judge | [7] | ||
| 2020 | Dhee 13 King v/s Queens (Dhee 13) | Judge | ||
| 2020–2021 | Comedy Stars | Star Maa | Judge |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Film | 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.
- ^ Manu, Hridyambika A (5 October 2024). "Thalapathy 69: Vijay kickstarts shooting for H Vinoth's film with a song sequence | Deets inside". Desimartini.
- ^ "Dhee Jodi: Guest Shamna Kasim and Sekhar Master set the dance floor ablaze". The Times of India. 19 December 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ "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.
