Summary
Ganesh Acharya is an Indian choreographer, film director and actor who works in Hindi cinema.
Ganesh Acharya | |
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| Born | 23 May 1971[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | India |
| Occupation(s) | Choreographer, Film director, Actor |
| Spouse | Vidhi Acharya (m.2000)[2] |
| Awards | National Film Award For Best Choreography |
He won the National Film Award for his best choreography for songs named "Hawan Kund" from Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) and "Gori tu lath mar" from Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (2017).[3] At the 61st Filmfare Awards, he was nominated for the award of Best Choreographer for his song "Malhaari" from Bajirao Mastani (2015).
Early life edit
Ganesh was born into a Tamil family in Madras, India.[4][5] 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 edit
Ganesh started his career by working as an assistant, to founding his own dance company at the age of 12. He then became a choreographer and worked in his first film, Anaam, in 1992.[6]
He was nominated for best choreography for "Badi Mushkil," a song from Lajja (2001), in the Screen Weekly Awards in 2002. 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 (2006).
Ganesh choreographed five films in 2006: 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 "Chikni Chameli" a song from the 2012 film Agneepath, which starred Katrina Kaif.
Filmography edit
Choreographer edit
- Anaam (1992)
- Maidan-E-Jung (1995)
- Taaqat (1995)
- Coolie No. 1 (1995)
- Saajan Chale Sasural (1996)
- Chhote Sarkar (1996)
- Auzaar (1997)
- Ziddi (1997)
- Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi (1997)
- Bhai (1997)
- Ghulam-E-Mustafa (1997)
- Judwaa (1997)
- Badmaash (1998)
- Gharwali Baharwali (1998)
- Achanak (1998)
- Tirchhi Topiwale (1998)
- Bandhan (1998)
- Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998)
- Soldier (1998)
- Wajood (1998)
- Lal Baadshah(1999)
- Kaala Samrajya (1999)
- International Khiladi (1999)
- Silsila Hai Pyar Ka (1999)
- Jaanam Samjha Karo (1999)
- Anari No.1 (1999)
- Sirf Tum (1999)
- Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999)
- Hote Hote Pyaar Ho Gaya (1999)
- Mann (1999)
- Arjun Pandit (1999)
- Baadshah (1999)
- Hello Brother (1999)
- Vaastav: The Reality (1999)
- Thakshak (1999)
- En Sakhiye (2000)
- Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000)
- Baaghi (2000)
- Chal Mere Bhai (2000)
- Joru Ka Ghulam (2000)
- Beti No.1 (2000)
- Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa (2000)
- Jung (2000)
- Kunwara (2000)
- Refugee (2000)
- Hadh Kar Di Aapne (2000)
- Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000)
- Shikari (2000)
- Aaghaaz (2000)
- Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain (2000)
- Khiladi 420 (2000)
- Farz (2001)
- Jodi No.1 (2001)
- Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai (2001)
- Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke (2001)
- Lajja (2001)
- Ittefaq (2001)
- Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta (2001)
- Ajnabee (2001)
- Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001)
- Indian (2001)
- Deewaanapan (2001)
- Raaz (2002)
- Kranti (2002)
- Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage (2002)
- Pyar Ki Dhun (2002)
- Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai (2002)
- Hum Kisise Kum Nahin (2002)
- The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)
- Badhaai Ho Badhaai (2002)
- Akhiyon Se Goli Maare (2002)
- Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002)
- Jaani Dushman (2002)
- Soch (2002)
- Chor Machaaye Shor (2002)
- Shakti: The Power (2002)
- Road (2002)
- Annarth (2002)
- Waah! Tera Kya Kehna (2002)
- Rishtey (2002)
- Chalo Ishq Ladaaye (2002)
- Kucch To Hai (2003)
- Love at Times Square (2003)
- Dhund: The Fog (2003)
- Ek Aur Ek Gyarah (2003)
- The Hero (2003)
- Tere Naam (2003)
- Chupke Se (2003)
- Zameen (2003)
- Sssshhh... (2003)
- Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003)
- Plan (2004)
- Khakee (2004)
- Aetbaar (2004)
- Woh Tera Naam Tha (2004)
- Kismat (2004)
- Masti (2004)
- Run (2004)
- Aan: Men at Work (2004)
- Garv (2004)
- Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)
- Taarzan: The Wonder Car (2004)
- Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa (2004)
- Madhoshi (2004)
- Aitraaz (2004)
- Aabra Ka Daabra (2004)
- Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo (2004)
- Vayasu Pasanga (2004)
- Insan (2005)
- Blackmail (2005)
- Main Aisa Hi Hoon (2005)
- Shabnam Mausi (2005)
- Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? (2005)
- Shaadi No. 1 (2005)
- Garam Masala (2005)
- Deewane Huye Paagal (2005)
- Dosti: Friends Forever (2005)
- Rang De Basanti (2006)
- Chingaari (2006)
- Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai (2006)
- Saawan... The Love Season (2006)
- Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006)
- 36 China Town (2006)
- Phir Hera Pheri (2006)
- Golmaal (2006)
- Omkara (2006)
- Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006)
- Jaane Hoga Kya (2006)
- Bhagam Bhag (2006)
- Risk (2007)
- Nehlle Pe Dehlla (2007)
- Ek Chalis Ki Last Local (2007)
- Swami (2007)
- Aap Kaa Surroor (2007)
- Chak De! India (2007)
- Dhamaal (2007)
- Halla Bol (2008)
- Sunday (2008)
- Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaa? (2008)
- Race (2008)
- One Two Three (2008)
- U Me Aur Hum (2008)
- Krazzy 4 (2008)
- Haal-e-Dil (2008)
- Mehbooba (2008)
- God Tussi Great Ho (2008)
- Hari Puttar: A Comedy of Terrors (2008)
- Victory (2009)
- Kisse Pyaar Karoon (2009)
- Ek Se Bure Do (2009)
- Teree Sang (2009)
- Shadow (2009)
- Baabarr (2009)
- Jail (2009)
- De Dana Dan (2009)
- My Friend Ganesha 3 (2010)
- Raavan (2010)
- Khatta Meetha (2010)
- Action Replayy (2010)
- Khuda Kasam (2010)
- Isi Life Mein (2010)
- Bin Bulaye Baraati (2011)
- Double Dhamaal (2011)
- Singham (2011)
- Bodyguard (2011)
- Agneepath (2012)
- Department (2012)
- Jeena Hai Toh Thok Daal (2012)
- Heroine (2012)
- OMG – Oh My God! (2012)
- Chakravyuh (2012)
- Son of Sardaar (2012)
- Khiladi 786 (2012)
- Dabangg 2 (2012)
- Casanovva (2012)
- Main Krishna Hoon (2013)
- Special 26 (2013)
- Zila Ghaziabad (2013)[7]
- Chashme Baddoor (2013)
- ABCD: Any Body Can Dance (2013)
- Commando: A One Man Army (2013)
- Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)
- Mr. Money (2013)
- Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013)
- Main Tera Hero (2014)
- Heropanti (2014)
- PK (2014)
- Humshakals (2014)
- Mumbai Can Dance Saala (2015)
- Suresh (2015)
- Welcome Back (2015)
- Brothers (2015, song "Mera Naam Mary Hai")
- Calendar Girls (2015)
- Singh Is Bliing (2015)
- Bajirao Mastani (2015)
- Sanam Re (2015)
- Downtown (2016)
- Baaghi (2016)
- Housefull 3 (2016)
- Dongari Ka Raja (2016, song "Choli Block Buster")
- Baar Baar Dekho (2016)
- Jolly LLB 2 (2017)
- Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017)
- Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (2017)
- DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham (2017)
- Munna Michael (2017)
- Sarkar 3 (2017)
- Bhoomi (2017)
- Judwaa 2 (2017)
- Bhikari (2017)
- Padmaavat (2018)
- Baaghi 2 (2018, song "Ek Do Teen")
- Sanju (2018)
- Batti Gul Meter Chalu (2018)
- K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018, Hindi Dubbed version)
- Zero (2018)
- Simmba (2018)
- Pailwaan (2019)
- Coolie No.1 (2020)
- Pushpa: The Rise (2021)
- Ayalaan (2022)
- Brahmāstra (2022) (song "Kesariya", "Dance ka Bhoot")
- Bhediya (2022) ("O Thumkeshwari")
- Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani ("What Jhumka?")
Actor edit
- Night Dancers: The Reboot (TBA)
- Dehati Disco (2022)
- 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 edit
- Swami (2007)
- Money Hai Toh Honey Hai (2008)
- Angel (2011)
- Bhikari (2017)
Personal life edit
In November 2000, Ganesh married film producer Vidhi Acharya.[8] They have a daughter named Soundarya Acharya.
References edit
- ^ Firstpost (14 June 2022). "Happy Birthday Ganesh Acharya: A look at the ace choreographer's glorious career". Archived from the original on 22 June 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
- ^ The Times of India (19 November 2019). "Have you seen these pictures of choreographer Ganesh Acharya from his wedding day 19 years ago!". Archived from the original on 22 June 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
- ^ "Ganesh Acharya Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Ganesh Acharya | Times of India Entertainment". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- ^ "Happy Birthday Ganesh Acharya: A look at the ace choreographer's glorious career". Firstpost. 14 June 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ Varma, Lipika (16 May 2022). "Allu Arjun is my friend, he likes me too". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
Though I am a Tamilian, I belong to Bollywood.
- ^ "Ganesh Acharya, The person makes Akshay, Salman and Kareena at their behest". newstrend.news. Newstrend. 4 February 2020. 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.
