Prabhu Deva, a renowned figure in Indian cinema, is celebrated as a choreographer, director, producer, and actor. His exceptional talent has earned him widespread recognition and accolades.
Wiki/Biography
Born on Tuesday, April 3, 1973, in Mysore, Karnataka, Prabhu Deva’s zodiac sign is Aries. He received rigorous training in Bharatanatyam from esteemed gurus Dharmaraj and Udupi Lakshminarayanan. Interestingly, he forwent formal schooling to assist his father in South Indian film choreography, foreshadowing his illustrious career.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 6’2”
- Hair Colour: Black
- Eye Colour: Black
Family, Caste & Wife
Hailing from a Lingayat Hindu family, Prabhu Deva’s father, Mugur Sundar, was a prominent choreographer in South Indian films. His mother’s name is Mahadevamma. He has two brothers, Raju Sundaram and Nagendra Prasad, both accomplished choreographers themselves. His personal life has been widely documented. He was previously married to Ramlath (Latha), with whom he had three sons. Sadly, his eldest son, Vishal, passed away after a battle with cancer. Following a divorce, he later married Himani Singh, an Indian doctor, and they welcomed a daughter.
Career
Inspired by his father, Prabhu Deva began his career assisting him on film sets. His choreography debut was in the Tamil film Vetri Vizha (1989). He has since choreographed over 100 songs in Hindi and regional films. Some iconic works include “Muqabala Muqabala” (Hum Se Hai Muqabla), “Urvashi Urvashi” (Hum Se Hai Muqabla), and “Kay Sera Sera” (Pukar).
His acting career spans numerous Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada films, including notable roles in ABCD (2013), Lakshmi (2018), Pon Manickavel (2019), and Street Dancer (2020). He has also showcased his directorial talent in films such as Shankardada Zindabad (2007), Wanted (2009), Ramaiya Vastavaiya (2013), Dabangg 3 (2019), and Radhe (2020).
Controversy
His relationship with actress Nayanthara generated significant media attention, culminating in legal proceedings initiated by his ex-wife.
Awards & Honours
Prabhu Deva’s exceptional talent has garnered numerous accolades including:
| Award | Year | Category | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Film Award | 1996 | Best Choreography | Minsara Kanavu (1997) |
| National Film Award | 2004 | Best Choreography | Lakshya (2004) |
| Filmfare Award | 2005 | Best Choreography | Lakshya (2004) |
| Padma Shri | 2019 | Contribution to Arts | N/A |
Favourite Things
- Actor: Chiranjeevi
- Actress: Madhuri Dixit
- Dancer(s): Hrithik Roshan, Michael Jackson
- Director(s): S. Shankar, K. Balachander, Dasari Narayana Rao, and K. Raghavendra Rao
- Sport: Cricket
Facts/Trivia
- His birth name was Shankupani.
- He is a vegetarian.
- He established a dance school in Singapore.
- His father received a National Award for choreography in 1994.
- He first performed on stage at age 11.
- At 16, he choreographed for Kamal Haasan in Vetri Vizha (1989).
- He has a wax statue in a Mumbai museum.
