Karishma Chavan is a renowned Indian dancer and choreographer, celebrated for her contributions to Bollywood and beyond. This comprehensive biography explores her life, career, and personal details.

Wiki/Biography

Karishma Chavan was born on Friday, March 21, 1986, in Mumbai, India. As of 2024, she is 38 years old. Her zodiac sign is Aries. She completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai. Even at a young age, her passion for dance was evident; she started training at Shiamak Davar’s dance classes at just 12 years old, honing her skills for nearly two years.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5’4″
• Eye Colour: Black
• Hair Colour: Black

Family & Caste

Karishma’s mother is Jennifer Chavan, and her father is Ullhas Chavan. Both parents worked as part of the Air India cabin crew. She is married to Akhil Uchilker.

Career

Karishma’s career in the dance industry spans over 15 years. A significant highlight was her participation in the reality dance show, Indian Dance League in 2009, where she was part of Kareena Kapoor’s team, the winning team ‘Western Yodhas’.

Beyond Indian Dance League, she made appearances on other popular reality dance shows such as Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and Nach Baliye. In 2012, she featured in the music video for Kailash Kher’s song, “Kathagaan”. Her acting debut was in the film ABCD (2013).

Her choreography credits are extensive, starting with assistant choreographer roles in Shanghai (2012) and Gali Gali Chor Hai (2012). Her Bollywood debut as a choreographer was with the film Dolly Ki Doli (2014).

She has choreographed songs for numerous Bollywood films including: Khoobsurat (2014), Kick (2014), Hasee Toh Phasee (2012), Fredrick (2016), Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Laaddoo Deewana (2017), Tumhari Sulu (2017), and Veere Di Wedding (2018), as well as several Marathi films. In 2019, she took on the role of captain in Dance Plus 5.

Favourite Things

• Actor: Shah Rukh Khan, Kunal Khemu
• Choreographer: Shiamak Davar

Facts/Trivia

Karishma enjoys traveling and dancing. She’s a passionate animal lover, owning both cats and dogs. Her cat’s name is Nona. Despite facing rejections from Shiamak Davar’s and Terence Lewis’s dance companies early in her career, she persevered and achieved great success.

Her work extends beyond films; she’s choreographed songs for independent artists such as Ananya Birla (“Unstoppable”) and Nanok (“Lay You Down”), and created choreography for advertisements for brands like Veet and Ajio Trends. She’s also a dedicated educator, conducting workshops across India to inspire others to pursue their passions. Karishma has a Chinese character tattoo on her right wrist, a design she shares with her husband.

Dance Styles and Influences

Karishma’s choreography style is a captivating blend of various influences. Her early training at Shiamak Davar’s academy instilled a strong foundation in contemporary and jazz styles. She further refined her skillset by incorporating elements of Bollywood, hip-hop, and classical Indian dance forms. This diverse approach is evident in her work’s versatility and unique flair.