Choreographer
Vaibhavi Merchant is an Indian dance choreographer who works in Bollywood films. She is known for her innovative and energetic choreography, and has won numerous awards for her work, including the National Film Award for Best Choreography.
Merchant was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, in 1975. She began her dance training at a young age, and went on to study classical Indian dance at the Kalakshetra Foundation. After graduating, she moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in dance choreography.
Merchant's first break came in 1999, when she was hired to choreograph the song "Dhol Baaje" for the film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. The song was a huge success, and Merchant won the National Film Award for Best Choreography for her work.
Since then, Merchant has gone on to choreograph some of the most popular songs in Bollywood, including "O Ri Chhori" from Lagaan, "Malhari" from Bajirao Mastani, and "Ghoomar" from Padmaavat. She has also choreographed for television shows and stage productions.
Merchant is a highly respected choreographer in the Indian film industry. She is known for her ability to create innovative and visually stunning dance sequences that complement the music and the story of the film. She is also a talented dancer herself, and her own dancing skills often inspire her choreography.
Merchant is a role model for young dancers in India. She is proof that it is possible to achieve success in the film industry if you are passionate about your work and willing to put in the hard work. She is also an inspiration to women in India, showing them that they can achieve anything they set their minds to