Sekhar (choreographer) explained
Sekhar (born 7 November 1980) is an Indian dance choreographer who predominantly works in Telugu cinema. He is a recipient of five Filmfare Awards South.
Early life
Sekhar was born on 7 November 1980 in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.[1] 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.[2] 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.[3]
Sekhar is married to Sujata, and the couple has two children.
Filmography
As choreographer
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| 2007 | Mantra | "Oohallona" | | |
| 2008 | Nesthama | | | |
| 2010 | Baava | "Naa Rama Chilaka" | | |
| 2012 | Shiva Manasulo Shruti | "Idhi Nijame" | | |
| Julayi | "Julai", "Chakkani Bike Undi" | Won – South Indian International Movie Awards - Best Choreographer | |
| Damarukam | "Sakku Bai" | | |
| 2013 | Baadshah | "Sairo Sairo", "Banthipula Janaki" | | |
| Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde | "Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde" | Won – Nandi Awards of 2013 - Best Choreographer | |
| Iddarammayilatho | "Topu Lesi Poddi" | Won – 61st Filmfare Awards South - Best Dance Choreographer – South | |
| Prema Katha Chitram | | | |
| Ramayya Vasthavayya | "O Laila" | | |
| 2014 | Yevadu | "Pimple Dimple" | | |
| Heart Attack | "Choopichandey" | | |
| Alludu Seenu | | | |
| Rabhasa | "Garam Garam Silaka", "Rakasi Rakasi" | | |
| Oka Laila Kosam | All songs | | |
| Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham | "Pilla Neekosame" | | |
| Action Jackson | "Keeda" | Hindi | |
| Chinnadana Nee Kosam | | | |
| 2015 | Temper | "Ittage Rechipodam" | | |
| Son of Satyamurthy | "Super Machi" | | |
| Dohchay | All songs | | |
| Pandaga Chesko | | | |
| Bruce Lee - The Fighter | "Kung Fu Kumari" | Won – 63rd Filmfare Awards South - Best Dance Choreographer – South | |
| Akhil | | | |
| 2016 | Nannaku Prematho | "Love Me Again" | | |
| Sarrainodu | "Blockbuster" | | |
| Janatha Garage | "Pakka Local", "Apple Beauty" | Won – 64th Filmfare Awards South - Best Dance Choreographer – South | |
| Santhu Straight Forward | "Koodi Itta" | | |
| 2017 | Khaidi No. 150 | "Ammadu Lets Do Kummudu", "You and Me" | Won – 49th Cinegoers Awards - Best ChoreographyWon – 65th Filmfare Awards South - Best Dance Choreographer – South Won – 16th Santosham Film Awards - Best Choreographer
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| Nenu Local | "Next Enti" | | |
| Winner | "Naa BC Centerlu" | | |
| Duvvada Jagannadham | "Seeti Maar" | | |
| Fidaa | "Vachinde" | Won – 65th Filmfare Awards South - Best Dance Choreographer – South | |
| Jai Lava Kusa | "Swing Zara" | | |
| Raja the Great | "Allabe Allabe" | | |
| MCA (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 | | | |
| Solo Brathuke So Better | "Amrutha" | | |
| 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 | "Saami Saami" | | |
| Pelli SandaD | | | |
| Varudu Kaavalenu | "Digu Digu" | | |
| Dharmapuri | | | |
| 2022 | Sarkaru Vaari Paata | "Ma Ma Mahesha" | | |
| The Warrior | "Bullet Song", "Colours Song" | | |
| 2023 | Waltair Veerayya | | Cameo appearance in the song "Poonakalu Loading" | | |
Television
| 2009 | Dhee 2 | | Choreographer | |
| 2012 | | Choreographer | |
| 2014 | | Judge | |
| 2015 | | Judge | |
| 2016 | | Judge | |
| 2017 | | Judge | |
| 2018 | | Judge | [4] |
| 2019 | | Judge | |
| Guest judge | [5] |
| Extra Jabardasth | Guest judge | [6] |
| 2020 | | Judge | |
| 2020–2021 | Comedy Stars | | Judge | | |
Awards and nominations
Notes and References
- Web site: 2020-11-08 . Here's how Dhee Champions judge Sekhar's kids celebrated his birthday - Times of India . The Times of India . Sekhar turned a year older today (November 7).
- Web site: 2020-12-10 . ఆ సమయంలో నా చేతులు వణికిపోయాయి . . te.
- Web site: Y . Y Sunita Chowdhary . 15 May 2017 . Sekhar Master: Blockbuster moves . The Hindu . the 36-year-old is now a much sought after choreographer..
- News: 19 December 2018 . Dhee Jodi: Guest Shamna Kasim and Sekhar Master set the dance floor ablaze . The Times of India . 26 July 2020.
- Web site: 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. 2020-05-05. The Times of India. en.
- Web site: Avinash & Karthik Performance Extra Jabardasth 5th April 2019 ETV Telugu. . en.
- Web site: 20 June 2017. Sekhar Master wins his third Filmfare. The Times of India. en.
- Web site: Winners of the 65th Jio Filmfare Awards (South) 2018 . 16 June 2018 . Filmfare . 9 December 2018 .
