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Vaibhavi Merchant

March 06, 2023

Vaibhavi Merchant is an Indian dance choreographer working in Bollywood films. She won the National Film Award for Best Choreography for the song Dholi Taaro Dhol Baaje from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam in 1999.[2]

Vaibhavi Merchant
Vaibhavi Merchant at a special screening of Don 2
Born1975/1976 (age 46–47)[1]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation(s)Choreographer, actor
Years active1999 – present
Relatives
Websitewww.vaibhavimerchant.com

Career

Merchant born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, to Ramesh Merchant and Hridaya Merchant. She is the granddaughter of choreographer B. Hiralal & the elder sister of Shruti Merchant.[1]

She began her career by assisting her uncle Chinni Prakash.[3] In 1999, she did her first solo work for the choreography of the song Dhol Baaje for the film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. She won the National Film Award for Best Choreography for her work.[4]

She had her acting debut in a Malayalam film Snehapoorvam Anna in 2000.

She took a short break from the industry and then returned with the song O Ri Chhori in the 2001 film Lagaan. She then choreographed Kajra Re from Bunty Aur Babli (2005) that fetched her several awards.[5] She continued to choreograph selected numbers in films such as Devdas, Baghban, Fida, Dhoom (as well as its two sequels), Veer-Zaara, Aaja Nachle, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and Aiyyaa. She also choreographed the Australian musical The Merchants of Bollywood, a musical written by Toby Gough about her family.[6]

She has been a judge on various television dance reality shows like Nach Baliye 3, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 3), Zara Nachke Dikha 2, and Just Dance.[7]

Filmography

As choreographer

 
Merchant with Madhuri Dixit whom she choreographed in Aaja Nachle.

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As actor

Awards

References

  1. ^ a b . Archived from the original on 1 March 2014. Retrieved 28 September 2014.
  2. ^ a b "47th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
  3. ^ . Archived from the original on 1 March 2014. Retrieved 28 September 2014.
  4. ^ . 5 May 2014. Archived from the original on 5 May 2014. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  5. ^ IANS (27 April 2009). "Sharing platform with Saroj Khan a privilege: Vaibhavi Merchant". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  6. ^ "Making the right moves for Bollywood". The Age. 17 October 2005. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
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External links

 
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Vaibhavi Merchant is an Indian dance choreographer working in Bollywood films She won the National Film Award for Best Choreography for the song Dholi Taaro Dhol Baaje from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam in 1999 2 Vaibhavi MerchantVaibhavi Merchant at a special screening of Don 2Born1975 1976 age 46 47 1 Chennai Tamil Nadu IndiaOccupation s Choreographer actorYears active1999 presentRelativesShruti Merchant sister Chinni Prakash uncle Websitewww wbr vaibhavimerchant wbr com Contents 1 Career 2 Filmography 2 1 As choreographer 2 2 As actor 3 Awards 4 References 5 External linksCareer EditMerchant born in Chennai Tamil Nadu to Ramesh Merchant and Hridaya Merchant She is the granddaughter of choreographer B Hiralal amp the elder sister of Shruti Merchant 1 She began her career by assisting her uncle Chinni Prakash 3 In 1999 she did her first solo work for the choreography of the song Dhol Baaje for the film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam She won the National Film Award for Best Choreography for her work 4 She had her acting debut in a Malayalam film Snehapoorvam Anna in 2000 She took a short break from the industry and then returned with the song O Ri Chhori in the 2001 film Lagaan She then choreographed Kajra Re from Bunty Aur Babli 2005 that fetched her several awards 5 She continued to choreograph selected numbers in films such as Devdas Baghban Fida Dhoom as well as its two sequels Veer Zaara Aaja Nachle Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and Aiyyaa She also choreographed the Australian musical The Merchants of Bollywood a musical written by Toby Gough about her family 6 She has been a judge on various television dance reality shows like Nach Baliye 3 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 3 Zara Nachke Dikha 2 and Just Dance 7 Filmography EditAs choreographer Edit Merchant with Madhuri Dixit whom she choreographed in Aaja Nachle columns list 1999 Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam Dhol Baaje 2001 Albela 2001 Lagaan 2002 Filhaal 2002 Na Tum Jaano Na Hum 2002 Devdas 2002 Deewangee 2002 Karz The Burden of Truth 2002 Guru Mahaguru 2003 Dil Ka Rishta 2003 Dum 2003 Kash Aap Hamare Hote 2003 Haasil 2003 Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost 2004 Aetbaar 2004 Rudraksh 2004 Meenaxi A Tale of Three Cities 2004 Shaadi Ka Laddoo 2004 Garv 2004 Kyun Ho Gaya Na 2004 Fida 2004 Dhoom 2004 Rakht 2004 Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa 2004 Madhoshi 2004 Tumsa Nahin Dekha 2004 Veer Zaara 2004 Swades 2004 Dil Maange More 2005 Chehraa 2005 Bunty Aur Babli 2005 No Entry 2005 Ramji Londonwaley 2005 Athadu Telugu 2005 Shaadi No 1 2005 Neal n Nikki 2005 Shikhar 2006 Rang De Basanti 2006 Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai 2006 Fanaa 2006 Krrish 2006 Umrao Jaan 2006 Baabul 2006 Chamki Chameli 2006 Dhoom 2 2007 Marigold 2007 Heyy Babyy 2007 Aaja Nachle 2007 Jhoom Barabar Jhoom 2007 Ta Ra Rum Pum 2008 Love Story 2050 2008 Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi 2008 Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic 2008 Bhoothnath 2008 Dostana 2008 Tashan 2009 Dil Bole Hadippa 2009 Luck By Chance 2009 Delhi 6 2009 Kurbaan 2009 Kambakkht Ishq 2010 No Problem 2010 Band Baaja Baaraat 2011 Don 2 2011 Game 2011 Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara 2011 Ladies vs Ricky Bahl 2011 Bodyguard 2012 Aiyyaa 2012 Ek Tha Tiger 2012 Jab Tak Hai Jaan 2013 Bombay Talkies 2013 Bhaag Milkha Bhaag 2013 Dhoom 3 2016 Fan 2016 Sultan 2016 Befikre 2017 Jab Harry Met Sejal 2017 OK Jaanu 2017 Tiger Zinda Hai 2018 Hichki 2018 Loveratri 2018 Naa Peru Surya Naa Illu India Telugu 2018 Bharat 2019 Saaho Dabangg 3 2022 Radhe Shyam 2022 PathaanAs actor Edit 2000 Snehapoorvam Anna a Malayalam movie directed by Sangeet Sivan 2012 Student of the Year special appearance in the song Disco Deewane Awards Edit2000 National Film Award for Best Choreography Dholi Taaro Dhol Baaje from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam 2 2006 IIFA Award for Best Choreography Kajra Re from Bunty Aur Babli citation needed 2006 Zee Cine Award for Best Choreography Kajra Re from Bunty Aur Babli citation needed 2006 Bollywood Movie Award for Best Choreography Kajra Re from Bunty Aur Babli citation needed 2006 Producers Guild Film Award for Best Choreography Kajra Re from Bunty Aur Babli citation needed 2008 IIFA Award for Best Choreography Aaja Nachle from Aaja Nachle citation needed References Edit a b I can t help if Saroj Khan is upset Vaibhavi Merchant Hindustan Times Archived from the original on 1 March 2014 Retrieved 28 September 2014 a b 47th National Film Awards PDF Directorate of Film Festivals Retrieved 13 March 2012 I can t help if Saroj Khan is upset Vaibhavi Merchant Hindustan Times Archived from the original on 1 March 2014 Retrieved 28 September 2014 Directorate of Film Festival 5 May 2014 Archived from the original on 5 May 2014 Retrieved 28 January 2020 IANS 27 April 2009 Sharing platform with Saroj Khan a privilege Vaibhavi Merchant Hindustan Times Retrieved 20 August 2018 Making the right moves for Bollywood The Age 17 October 2005 Retrieved 8 December 2013 Hindustan TimesExternal links EditVaibhavi Merchant at IMDb Vaibhavi Merchant on Instagram Wikimedia Commons has media related to Vaibhavi Merchant Retrieved from https en 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