Rajeev Surti (born 16 June 1975) is an Indian actor, dancer, dance choreographer, director, rapper, and producer known for his extensive work in the Hindi film industry, Hollywood, and South Indian cinema. In a career spanning 20 years, he has performed and designed a wide range of dancing styles. In addition, Rajeev founded Rajeev Surti Production PVT Ltd.[1] and the Rajeev Surti Dance Factory,[2] which has locations in India and beyond.
Rajeev Surti | |
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 Rajeev Surti on Music launch of film Yeh Toh Two Much Ho Gayaa | |
| Born | 16 June 1975 |
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| Years active | 1995–present |
| Spouse |
Surti Sejal (m. 1995) |
| Children | 1 |
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Acting career
editRajeev Surti has showcased his acting talent in various mediums, including theater, films, and music videos. His theater credits include performances in plays such as Jai Shree Ram, Woh, Nuclear Sher, Social Media, and Made for Others. In FILMS he portrayed the role of Shree Ram in GODHRA. He also appeared in the award-winning short film Acceptance, for which he received the “Best Actor” award at the Five Continents International Film Festival (FICOCC) in Venezuela. In addition to his acting career, he appeared as the lead and rapper in the music video Dance Scene.
Choreography career
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Rajeev Surti is a celebrated choreographer in the Indian films he choreographed films like Don (2006), Raees (2017) with Shahrukh khan, Wanted (2009, London Dreams, Dabangg, Me and Mrs. Khanna, O Teri, Hello with Salman Khan, The musical drama Secret Superstar (2017) with Aamir khan, Baabul & Sarkar Raj with Shri Amitabh Bachchan, Drona, Don & What's Your Raashee? with Priyanka Chopra. [3]
More films like, Golmaal 3, Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, the comedy-drama Tumhari Sulu (2017),the romantic drama Laila Majnu (2018), Banjo, Fukrey, ZINDA, Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu, Freaky Ali, Crook, Jannat, Murder 3, Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3, Luck by Chance are among the notable choreography credits.[4] Also Two dance pieces, "Phoonk Phoonk Ke" and "Rubaru," were created by dancer-choreographer Rajeev Surti for Yami Gautam and Vikrant Massey's film Ginny Weds Sunny.[5]
Hollywood
editSurti’s choreography extends to Hollywood, where he worked on a film featuring Oscar-winning actress Brie Larson and Academy Honorary Award recipient Donald Sutherland. He has been featured in performances by international artists like Michael Jackson, Shaggy, and Diana King in concerts held in Mumbai & Pune.
Television
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Rajiv acted the judge of DID Doubles along with choreographers Marzi Pestonji and Geeta Kapur.[6][7]
Choreography
edit| Year | Film(s) | Notes |
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| 2001 | Lagaan | Assistant Choreographer |
| 2006 | Don | |
| Baabul | ||
| Zinda | ||
| 2008 | Hello | |
| Sarkar Raj | ||
| Drona | ||
| Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na | ||
| Jannat | ||
| 2009 | Luck by Chance | |
| Main Aurr Mrs Khanna | ||
| What's Your Raashee? | ||
| Wanted | ||
| London Dreams | ||
| 2010 | Crook | |
| Dabangg | ||
| Golmaal 3 | ||
| 2012 | Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu | |
| 2013 | Fukrey | |
| Murder 3 | ||
| 2014 | O Teri | |
| 2016 | Freaky Ali | |
| Banjo | ||
| 2017 | Raees | |
| Tumhari Sulu | ||
| Secret Superstar | ||
| 2018 | Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3 | |
| 2020 | Ginny Weds Sunny |
References
edit- ^ "Rajeev Surti Production". zaubacorp.com.
- ^ "Rajeev Surti Dance Factory". bookmyshow.com.
- ^ "14 years of SRK's Don". bollywoodbubble.com.
- ^ "Rajeev Surti Dance Journey". bookmyshow.com.
- ^ "Ginny weds Sunny". timesofindia.com.
- ^ "Rajeev Surti Dance Reality Show". wikipedia.com.
- ^ "RajeevSurti DID". indiaforums.com.
External links
edit- Rajeev Surti at IMDb