Choreographer
Shiamak Davar is an Indian choreographer, noted as one of the first to bring contemporary jazz and western forms of dance to India. He is known as the guru of contemporary dance in India. He is responsible for modernizing India's dance scene especially in the film and theatre industries.
Davar was born in Mumbai, India in 1961. He began his dance training at the age of four, and by the age of 16, he had already choreographed his first dance performance. In 1981, he founded the Shiamak Davar Dance Company, which quickly became one of the most popular dance companies in India.
Davar has choreographed for a number of Bollywood films, including "Kal Ho Naa Ho" and "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge." He has also choreographed for a number of international events, including the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne and Delhi.
Davar is a recipient of numerous awards, including the National Film Award for Best Choreography, the Guild Award for Best Choreography, the Screen Award for Best Choreography, and the Bollywood Movie Award – Best Choreography.
Davar is a passionate advocate for dance education. He has founded the Shiamak Davar International Dance Academy, which has campuses in over 20 countries. The academy offers dance classes for all ages and levels, and it has helped to train thousands of dancers around the world.
Davar is a true pioneer in the world of dance. He has helped to bring contemporary dance to India, and he has inspired and trained generations of dancers. He is a true ambassador for the art of dance, and he continues to make a significant impact on the world of dance.