Shiamak Davar facts for kids
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Shiamak Davar
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Shiamak Davar is a famous Indian choreographer. He is known for bringing modern dance styles like jazz to India. Many people call him the "guru" of contemporary dance in India. He helped change how dance was seen in Indian movies and plays.
Shiamak Davar is also known for his unique "Shiamak Style" of dance. He was the main choreographer for the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne and Delhi. In 2011, he even choreographed dances for the movie Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol. Many famous Bollywood actors like Shahid Kapoor and Varun Dhawan have been part of his dance company.
Shiamak Davar has won several awards for his work. In 1997, he won the National Film Award for Best Choreography for the movie Dil to Pagal Hai. He also received an honorary doctorate from Middlesex University in 2011. This award recognized his big impact on entertainment in India and around the world. He is a Gujarati-speaking Parsi and helps guide India's International Movement to Unite Nations.
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Choreography and Film Work
Shiamak Davar started his career in Hindi films with Dil To Pagal Hai. For this movie, he won a special award from the President of India. He changed how dance was shown in Indian movies.
He has choreographed many other Hindi films, including:
- Taal
- Kisna
- Bunty Aur Babli
- Dhoom 2
- I See You
- Taare Zameen Par
- Yuvvraaj
- Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
- Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
- No Means No
- Jagga Jasoos
- Fursat
Shiamak has also acted and choreographed in the movie Little Ziziou. He released a popular pop album called Shabop. He sang songs on this album with other Indian artists like Shankar Mahadevan and Hariharan.
Big Events and Shows
Shiamak Davar has designed and directed performances for many large events. These include:
- The Sahara Sangeet Awards
- The Shiamak Davar China Tour
- The Seventh Cairo International Song Festival
- IIFA Awards
- The Unforgettable World Tour
He has also directed and performed at global events. These include the closing ceremonies of the 2006 Commonwealth Games and the 2010 Commonwealth Games. He performed at the World Economic Forum in Davos in 2006. He has entertained important leaders, including Bill Clinton. He also performed at the 44th Chess Olympiad and the 2023 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup.
Singing Career
Shiamak Davar is known for his exciting live singing performances. He often says that Elton John is his hero. You can hear Elton John's influence in Shiamak's music.
Shiamak started his singing career in 1991 with an English album called Survive. At that time, pop music was new in India. He then released a Hindi pop album, Mohabbat Karle, which sold 1.2 million copies. The song 'Jane Kisne' from this album was very popular with teenagers. He has other Hindi music albums like Dil Chahe and Shabop. His album Shabop featured songs with Shankar Mahadevan, Hariharan, and Shweta Pandit.
Shiamak has performed on stage with famous international artists. These include Sting, Bryan Adams, and Eddy Grant. He was the opening act for Bryan Adams' concerts in India in 2011. He also performed for Oprah Winfrey when she visited India in 2012.
Helping Others Through Dance
Shiamak Davar is also a philanthropist, which means he loves to help others. He runs a special organization called the VAF (Victory Arts Foundation). This foundation teaches dance to children who are less fortunate. It also helps children with mental and physical disabilities. Through dance, these children can express themselves and feel happy. This is called "dance as therapy."
