Sekhar (choreographer)
Indian dance choreographer (born 1979)
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Sekhar Vulli VJ (born 7 November 1980), also known professionally as Sekhar Master is an Indian dance choreographer who predominantly works in Telugu and Tamil cinema. He is a recipient of six Filmfare Awards South.
Sekhar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 November 1980 Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Dance choreographer |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse | Sujatha |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
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 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 Sujatha, and the couple has two children.[1]
Filmography
As choreographer
Other
| 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
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Dhee 2 | Choreographer | ETV | |
| 2012 | Dhee 5 | |||
| 2014–2023 | Dhee | Judge | ||
| 2019 | Jabardasth | Guest judge | [6] | |
| Extra Jabardasth | [7] | |||
| 2020–2021 | Comedy Stars | Judge | Star Maa | |
| 2023–2025 | Dance Ikon | Aha | ||
| 2026 | BB Jodi | Star Maa |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2nd 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 ("Top Lechipoddi") | Won | |
| 2016 | 63rd Filmfare Awards South | Bruce Lee: The Fighter ("Kung Fu Kumaari") | Won | ||
| 2017 | 64th Filmfare Awards South | Janatha Garage ("Apple Beauty") | Won | [8] | |
| 49th Cinegoers Awards | Best Choreography | Khaidi No. 150 | Won | ||
| 2018 | 65th Filmfare Awards South | Best Choreography | Khaidi No. 150 ("Ammudu Lets Do Kummudu"), Fidaa ("Vachinde") | Won | [9] |
| 16th Santosham Film Awards | Best Choreographer | Khaidi No. 150 | Won | ||
| 2022 | 67th Filmfare Awards South | Best Choreography | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo ("Ramuloo Ramulaa") | Won | [10] |
| 2026 | 70th Filmfare Awards South | Guntur Kaaram ("Kurchi Madathapetti") | Won | [11] |