Get to know Tushar Kalia, a renowned Indian choreographer and dancer, celebrated for his expertise in various dance forms and his prominent roles in reality TV shows.
Biography/Wiki
Born on March 7th in Chandigarh, Tushar Kalia completed his schooling at DAV Pushpaanjali, Delhi, and Ryan International School, Noida. He furthered his education at the University of Delhi. He’s recognized for his judging role on the popular Colors channel show, Dance Deewane.
Physical Appearance
Tushar maintains a striking and athletic physique. He stands at 5’11” tall, weighs 75 kg, and boasts impressive measurements: 44″ chest, 33″ waist, and 15″ biceps. His eyes and hair are both black.
Family
He hails from a Hindu (Sarawat Brahmin) family. His mother is a Kathak trainer, influencing his early exposure to dance.
Parents & Siblings
Further details about his parents and siblings are not publicly available at this time.
Wife
Tushar Kalia married Triveni Barman on January 17th, 2023. Their engagement took place earlier, on March 8th, 2022.
Career
Tushar’s dance journey began under the tutelage of Shri Santosh Nair at the ‘Sadhya Unit of Performing Arts.’ He also trained in Ariel technique under Canadian choreographer Brandy Leary. Before his Bollywood choreography success, he worked internationally organizing dance shows.
He gained initial recognition as a choreographer on Season 6 of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, returning later as a wildcard contestant. He also appeared on Season 7 with dancer Shakti Mohan. His Bollywood career blossomed after Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, starting with choreography for Karan Johar’s “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.”
His choreography credits include numerous films, notably:
- Vaani Music Video for YRF (Yaar Manani)
- Half Girlfriend
- Qareeb Qareeb Single
- Ok Jaanu
- Hate Story IV
- Dhadak (2018)
He achieved significant recognition by winning Khatron Ke Khiladi 12 on September 25th, 2022.
Favourites
Tushar’s admiration extends to several prominent figures in the entertainment industry:
- Favorite Actors: Ranbir Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan
- Favorite Actresses: Madhuri Dixit, Sridevi
- Favorite Choreographer: Remo D’Souza
- Favorite Singer: Arijit Singh
- Admired Director: Karan Johar
Facts
Here are some interesting facts about Tushar Kalia:
- He is a non-smoker and abstainer from alcohol.
- He served as a stage director for India’s Got Talent (Seasons 6 & 7).
- He collaborated on the international production “Motherland” in Birmingham, England.
- He appeared in the film ABCD: Any Body Can Dance.
- He has an extensive collection of tattoos.
Physical Stats
Feature | Details |
---|---|
Height | 5’11” |
Weight | 75 kg |
Chest | 44″ |
Waist | 33″ |
Biceps | 15″ |
Hair Color | Black |
Eye Color | Black |