Vaibhavi Merchant facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vaibhavi Merchant
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Vaibhavi Merchant at a special screening of Don 2
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| Born | 1975/1976 (age 49–50) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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| Occupation | Choreographer, actor |
| Years active | 1999 – present |
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Vaibhavi Merchant is a talented Indian choreographer who creates amazing dance routines for Bollywood movies. She is famous for her energetic and creative dance moves. In 1999, she won a big award, the National Film Award for Best Choreography, for her work on the song Dholi Taaro Dhol Baaje from the movie Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.
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Vaibhavi's Journey in Dance
Vaibhavi Merchant was born in Chennai, India. Her family has a strong connection to dance; her grandfather, B. Hiralal, was also a choreographer. She is also the older sister of Shruti Merchant, who is also a choreographer.
Starting Her Career
Vaibhavi began her career by helping her uncle, Chinni Prakash, who was also a choreographer. Her first big solo project was in 1999, when she choreographed the song Dhol Baaje for the movie Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. This work was so good that it won her the National Film Award for Best Choreography.
Acting and Comeback
In 2000, Vaibhavi even tried acting in a Malayalam film called Snehapoorvam Anna. After a short break, she returned to choreography with the song O Ri Chhori in the 2001 movie Lagaan. She then choreographed the very popular song Kajra Re from Bunty Aur Babli (2005), which earned her many more awards.
Famous Choreography Works
Vaibhavi has choreographed many hit songs in famous films. Some of these include Devdas, Dhoom (and its sequels), Veer-Zaara, Aaja Nachle, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, and Aiyyaa. She also choreographed an Australian musical called The Merchants of Bollywood, which was about her own family's dance history.
Judging Dance Shows
Besides choreographing, Vaibhavi has also been a judge on several popular TV dance reality shows. These include Nach Baliye 3, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 3), Zara Nachke Dikha 2, and Just Dance. She helps new dancers learn and grow.
Movies She Choreographed For
Vaibhavi Merchant has choreographed dances for many movies over the years. Here are some of the well-known ones:
- 1999: Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (for the song Dhol Baaje)
- 2001: Lagaan
- 2002: Devdas
- 2004: Dhoom
- 2004: Veer Zaara
- 2005: Bunty Aur Babli
- 2006: Dhoom 2
- 2007: Aaja Nachle
- 2008: Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
- 2011: Don 2
- 2012: Ek Tha Tiger
- 2013: Dhoom 3
- 2016: Sultan
- 2017: Tiger Zinda Hai
- 2023: Pathaan (for the song Besharam Rang)
- 2023: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (for songs like Tum Kya Mile)
- 2023: Jawan (for the song Not Ramaiya Vastavaiya)
- 2023: Tiger 3
Acting Roles
Vaibhavi Merchant has also appeared in a couple of films:
- 2000: Snehapoorvam Anna (Malayalam Film)
- 2012: Student of the Year (She had a special appearance in the song Disco Deewane)
Awards and Recognition
Vaibhavi Merchant has won many awards for her amazing choreography:
- 2000: National Film Award for Best Choreography for Dholi Taaro Dhol Baaje from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
- 2006: IIFA Award for Best Choreography for Kajra Re from Bunty Aur Babli
- 2006: Zee Cine Award for Best Choreography for Kajra Re from Bunty Aur Babli
- 2006: Bollywood Movie Award for Best Choreography for Kajra Re from Bunty Aur Babli
- 2006: Producers Guild Film Award for Best Choreography for Kajra Re from Bunty Aur Babli
- 2008: IIFA Award for Best Choreography for Aaja Nachle from Aaja Nachle
Images for kids
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Vaibhavi Merchant with Madhuri Dixit whom she choreographed in Aaja Nachle.
See also
In Spanish: Vaibhavi Merchant para niños
