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Sekhar (choreographer)

For child actor in Tamil films, see Sekhar (actor).

Sekhar
Born (1980-11-07) 7 November 1980 (age 44)
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
OccupationDance choreographer
Years active1996–present
SpouseSujata
Children2

Sekhar Vulli VJ (born 7 November 1980), also known professionally as Sekhar Master and Sekhar VJ, is an Indian dance choreographer who predominantly works in Telugu and Tamil cinema. He is a recipient of five Filmfare Awards South.

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 Sujata, and the couple has two children.[1]

Filmography

As choreographer

List of films and songs choreographed
Year Title Song(s) Language Notes
2007 Mantra "Oohallona" Telugu
2008 Nesthama
2010 Baava "Naa Rama Chilaka"
2012 Shiva Manasulo Shruti "Idhi Nijame"
Julayi "Julai", "Chakkani Bike Undi"
Damarukam "Sakku Bai"
2013 Baadshah "Sairo Sairo", "Banthipula Janaki"
Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde "Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde"
Iddarammayilatho "Topu Lesi Poddi"
Prema Katha Chitram
Ramayya Vasthavayya "O Laila"
2014 Yevadu "Pimple Dimple"
Heart Attack "Choopichandey"
Alludu Seenu
Rabhasa 1)Garam Garam Silaka 2)Hawa Hawa
Oka Laila Kosam All songs
Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham "Pilla Neekosame"
Action Jackson "Keeda" Hindi
Chinnadana Nee Kosam Telugu
2015 Temper "Ittage Rechipodam"
Son of Satyamurthy "Super Machi"
Dohchay All songs
Pandaga Chesko
Bruce Lee: The Fighter "Kung Fu Kumari"
Akhil
2016 Nannaku Prematho "Love Me Again"
Sarrainodu "Blockbuster"
Janatha Garage "Pakka Local", "Apple Beauty"
Santhu Straight Forward "Koodi Itta"
2017 Khaidi No. 150 "Ammadu Lets Do Kummudu", "You and Me"
Nenu Local "Next Enti"
Winner "Naa BC Centerlu"
Duvvada Jagannadham "Seeti Maar"
Fidaa "Vachinde"
Jai Lava Kusa "Swing Zara"
Raja the Great "Allabe Allabe"
Middle Class Abbayi
2018 Tholi Prema "Vinnane Vinnane", "Ninnila Ninnila"
Rangasthalam "Yentha Sakkagunnave"
Chal Mohan Ranga "Pedda Puli"
Paperboy All songs
Sailaja Reddy Alludu
Devadas
Hello Guru Prema Kosame
Savyasachi "Ninnu Road Medha Chusi"
2019 Vinaya Vidheya Rama "Ek Baar"
F2: Fun and Frustration
Mr. Majnu All songs
Kausalya krishnamurthy "Mudhabanthi"
iSmart Shankar "Dimakh Karab"
Gaddalakonda Ganesh "Elluvochi Godaramma", "Jarra Jarra"
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy "O Sye Raa"
Arjun Suravaram Kanne Kanne
2020 Sarileru Neekevvaru "Daang Daang", "Mind Block"
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo "Ramuloo Ramulaa"
Orey Bujjiga All songs
Soorarai Pottru Tamil
Solo Brathuke So Better "Amrutha" Telugu
2021 30 Rojullo Preminchadam Ela "Meeko Dhandam"
Gaali Sampath
Rang De "Emito Idhi"
Alludu Adhurs
Maestro "Vennello Aadapilla", "La La La"
Love Story "Saranga Dariya", "Evo Evo Kalale"
Acharya "Neelambari"
Pushpa: The Rise "Saami Saami"
Pelli SandaD
Varudu Kaavalenu "Digu Digu"
Dharmapuri
2022 James "Trademark" Kannada
Sarkaru Vaari Paata "Kalaavathi", "Penny", "Ma Ma Mahesha" Telugu
The Warrior "Bullet Song", "Colours Song"
Dhamaka
2023 Waltair Veerayya "Boss Party", "Sridevi Chiranjeevi", "Neekemo Andamekkuva", "Poonakalu Loading" Cameo appearance in the song "Poonakalu Loading"
Veera Simha Reddy "Maa Bava Manobhavalu", "Suguna Sundari"
Ravanasura All songs
Bhagavanth Kesari "Ganesh Anthem"
2024 Guntur Kaaram "Oh My Baby", "Mawaa Enthaina", "Kurchi Madathapetti"
Mr. Bachchan "Sitar Song"
Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi "Dwapara" Kannada
The Greatest of All Time "Matta" Tamil
Devara: Part 1 "Daavudi" Telugu [4]
Pushpa 2: The Rule "Peelings"
2025 Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi "Le Le Le Le"
Robinhood "One More Time", "Adhi Dha Surprisu"
Daaku Maharaaj "Dabidi Dibidi"
Thalapathy 69 † Tamil [5]

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

List of television shows and roles
Year Title Network Role Ref.
2009 Dhee 2 ETV Choreographer
2012 Dhee 5
2014–2023 Dhee Judge
2019 Jabardasth Guest judge [6]
Extra Jabardasth [7]
2020–2021 Comedy Stars Star Maa Judge
2023 Dance Ikon Aha

Awards and nominations

List of awards and nominations
Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2012 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 Won
2016 63rd Filmfare Awards South Bruce Lee – The Fighter Won
2017 64th Filmfare Awards South Janatha Garage Won [8]
49th Cinegoers Awards Best Choreography Khaidi No. 150 Won
2018 65th Filmfare Awards South Best Choreography Khaidi No. 150, Fidaa Won [9]
16th Santosham Film Awards Best Choreographer Khaidi No. 150 Won
2022 67th Filmfare Awards South Best Choreography Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo Won

References

  1. ^ a b "Here's how Dhee Champions judge Sekhar's kids celebrated his birthday - Times of India". The Times of India. 8 November 2020. Sekhar turned a year older today (November 7)
  2. ^ a b Y, Y Sunita Chowdhary (15 May 2017). "Sekhar Master: Blockbuster moves". The Hindu. the 36-year-old is now a much sought after choreographer.
  3. ^ "ఆ సమయంలో నా చేతులు వణికిపోయాయి". Eenadu (in Telugu). 10 December 2020.
  4. ^ "Devara Third Single 'Daavudi' Video Song Out! Jr NTR's Graceful Dance Moves Are A Treat To Watch". Times Now. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  5. ^ Manu, Hridyambika A (5 October 2024). "Thalapathy 69: Vijay kickstarts shooting for H Vinoth's film with a song sequence | Deets inside". Desimartini.
  6. ^ "Jabardasth update, August 22: Dhee Jodi Sekhar Master steps into the shoes of Roja as judge; Three teams emerge as Best Performers - Times of India". The Times of India. 23 August 2019. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  7. ^ "Avinash & Karthik Performance | Extra Jabardasth| 5th April 2019 | ETV Telugu". YouTube. 5 April 2019.
  8. ^ "Sekhar Master wins his third Filmfare". The Times of India. 20 June 2017.
  9. ^ "Winners of the 65th Jio Filmfare Awards (South) 2018". Filmfare. 16 June 2018. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
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