Baba Bhaskar is an Indian dance choreographer, director and actor who works mainly in Tamil and Telugu language films in addition to some Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada films.
Baba Bhaskar | |
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| Born | 27 December 1973 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse | Revathy Bhaskar |
| Children | 2 |
Career
editHe was born and brought up in Chennai. Due to his interest in dance, he started learning dance through Paulraj, and later he started working as an assistant for Shiva Shankar Master for several years. And later, he worked as a dance assistant under well-known choreographer Raju Sundaram Master for 5 years.
Shiva Shankar Master and Raju Sundaram Master taught him about cinema choreography and how a song should be choreographed says Baba Bhaskar master in an interview. He started his film career as a background dancer and he has been seen in many Tamil and Telugu films. His long-time wish is to become a successful choreographer in the film industry. And it happened through a Telugu film Kotha Bangaru Lokam which was released way back in 2008. His choreography in the movie got attention and later he turns into a choreographer in the Tamil film industry too.
He started as choreographer in Tamil film through the movie Thiruvilayadal Aarambam which offered him great recognition. Through that movie, he gets a chance to choreograph with the leading actors in the Tamil film industry like Rajinikanth, Vijay, Ajith Kumar, Suriya, Dhanush, Siddharth, Karthi, Vijay Sethupathi, Prabhu Deva, Vishal and in Telugu Film industry he worked with many leading actors like Nagarjuna, Mahesh Babu, Ram Charan, Varun Sandesh and more. After working as a choreographer for several films including Singam (2010), Bhaskar made his directorial debut with Kuppathu Raja, which released in 2019 after beginning production in 2017.[1][2] In 2019, he participated as a contestant in Bigg Boss Telugu 3 and became 2nd Runner up.[3][4][5][6][7][8]
Filmography
editChoreographer
editActor
edit| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
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| 2006 | Idhu Kadhal Varum Paruvam | Ajees | Tamil | |
| 2017 | Pa Paandi | Villager | ||
| 2018 | Ghajinikanth | A special appearance | ||
| 2021 | Jagame Thandhiram | Theerthamalai | ||
| 2022 | Nenu Meeku Baaga Kavalsinavaadini | Theju's uncle | Telugu | [9] |
| 2023 | Bagheera | Tamil | A special appearance | |
| Circle | Puttur Ganesh | Telugu | ||
| 2024 | The Boys | House owner | Tamil | |
| Teenz | Bus conductor |
Dancer
edit| Year | Title | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Padikkadavan | Tamil | Special appearance in song "Hey Vetri Vela" |
| 2010 | Moscowin Kavery | Special appearance in song "Gramam Thedi" | |
| 2011 | Mappillai | Special appearance in song "Onnu Rendu" | |
| 2013 | Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam | Special appearance in song "Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam" | |
| 2014 | Maan Karate | Special appearance in song "Royapuram Peter" | |
| 2014 | Pongadi Neengalum Unga Kadhalum | Special appearance in song "Oru Ponnu" | |
| 2014 | Velaiilla Pattadhari | Special appearance in song "What A Karuvaad" | |
| 2015 | Anegan | Special appearance in song "Danga Maari Oodhari" | |
| 2015 | Maari | Special appearance in song "Maari Thara Local" | |
| 2014 | Jigarthanda | Special appearance in song "Paandi Naattu" | |
| 2015 | Komban | Special appearance in song "Karuppu Nerathazhagi" | |
| 2018 | Seema Raja | Special appearance in song "Vaaren Vaaren" | |
| 2016 | Rajinimurugan | Special appearance in song "Ennama Ipdi Pandringalemaa" |
As a director
edit| Year | Title | Language | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Kuppathu Raja | Tamil | [1] |
| 2025 | Idly Kadai | Tamil | [1] |
Television
edit| Show | Television Channel | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biggboss 3 Telugu (2019) | Star Maa | Telugu | Contestant
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| Dhee Jodi | ETV | Judge | |
| Sa Re Ga Ma Pa The Next Singing ICON (2020) | Zee Telugu | Guest appearance
(Episode 8)[10] | |
| Adhu Idhu Yedhu (Season 1) | Star Vijay | Tamil | Contestant
(Episode 122 - 5 November 2011) |
| Cooku With Comali (Season 2) | Star Vijay | Contestant
| |
| Start Music | Star Vijay | Contestant
(25 April 2021 - Episode) | |
| Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani | Star Vijay | Judge | |
| Alitho Saradaga | ETV | Telugu | Guest appearance |
| Dancee Plus Telugu (2020) | Star Maa | Judge | |
| Comedy Stars | Star Maa | Guest appearance
(As a Host) | |
| Sixth Sense (Season 4) | Star Maa | Guest appearance | |
| Start Music | Star Maa | Contestant
(7 March 2021 - Episode) | |
| Rechipodam Brothers | ETV | ||
| Bigg Boss 5 Telugu (2021) | Star Maa | Guest appearance | |
| Master Chef | As a Choreographer | ||
| Behindwoods Celebrity Star Dancer | BehindwoodsTV[12] | Tamil | Judge [13] |
| Ishmart jodi season 2[14] | Star Maa | Telugu | Contestant (Along with his wife Revathy)[15] |
| Bigg Boss Non-Stop (season 1) | Disney+ Hotstar | Contestant[16] | |
| Pottikku Potti – R U Ready | Colors Tamil | Tamil | Judge |
| Dance Jodi Dance Reloaded | Zee Tamil | ||
| Super Jodi | Zee Tamil | ||
| Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors (season 3) | Zee Tamil | Special guest (Episode 33) | |
| Dance Jodi Dance Reloaded | Zee Tamil | Tamil | Judge (season 2) |
Awards and nominations
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| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2009 | Vijay Awards | Best Choreographer | "Daddy Mummy" From Villu | Nominated | |
| 2011 | 58th Filmfare Awards South | Best Choreography | Singam | Won | [17] |
| Technical Award | "Kadhal Vandhale" from Singam | Won | [18] | ||
| 2014 | 8th Vijay Awards | Best Choreographer | "Local Boys" from Ethir Neechal | Nominated | |
| 2015 | 9th Vijay Awards | Best Choreographer | "What A Karuvadu" from Velaiyilla Pattathari | Nominated | |
| SIIMA - Tamil | Best Dance Choreographer | "What A Karuvadu" from Velaiyilla Pattathari | Nominated | [19] | |
| Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Choreographer | For the song "Maari Thara Local" from Maari | Won | ||
| 2021 | Behindwood Awards | Best Entertainer - Special Mention on Reality Television | Cooku With Comali 2 - Finalist | 3rd Runner-up |
References
edit- ^ a b "Kuppathu Raja is an entertaining film: Director Baba Bhaskar". The Times of India. 30 March 2019. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (27 August 2017). "Baba Bhaskar excited about his directorial debut". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "Bigg Boss Telugu 3's Baba Bhaskar is not acting but he may not be the winner: Choreographer-TV judge Raghu Master". The Times of India. 2 November 2019.
- ^ "Bigg Boss Telugu 3 preview, October 30: Baba Bhaskar gets emotional watching his journey on the show; watch teaser". The Times of India. 30 October 2019.
- ^ "Baba Bhaskar pulls host Suma's leg by asking her age in 'Bigg Boss 3 Utsavam'; watch video". The Times of India. 26 December 2019.
- ^ "Bigg Boss Telugu 3 Grand Finale: Varun Sandesh and Baba Bhaskar get evicted; Sreemukhi and Rahul Sipligunj still in the race?". The Times of India. 3 November 2019.
- ^ "Bigg Boss Telugu 3 update, Day 102: Baba Bhaskar emotionally says he is not acting and his tears are not fake". The Times of India. November 2019.
- ^ "Bigg Boss Telugu 3 update, Day 101: Here's why Varun Sandesh, Rahul Sipligunj and Baba Bhaskar got emotional". The Times of India. 31 October 2019.
- ^ "Interview : Baba Bhaskar- I feel so happy to act in the Kodi Ramakrishna garu's banner | Latest Telugu cinema news | Movie reviews | OTT Updates, OTT". 7 September 2022.
- ^ "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 13: Noted choreographer-TV personality Jani wows with his lesser-known singing talent". The Times of India. 10 October 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ "Baba Bhaskar now in as a contestant in cooking competition show in Star Vijay". Archived from the original on 24 December 2021.
- ^ "BehindwoodsTV - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
- ^ Ashwineyyyy😍LIVE-ஆ On Stage-ல் Romance. வெட்கப்பட்டு ஓடிய Ashwin😍Oviya Awestruck Reaction🤩, retrieved 29 December 2021
- ^ "Watch Ishmart Jodi Season 2 Full Episodes on Disney+ Hotstar". Disney+ Hotstar. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ Murthy, Neeraja (8 January 2022). "'iShmart Jodi' season 2 builds bridges, warms hearts". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ "Baba Bhaskar wild card entry in Bigg Boss Telugu Non-Stop". Vizag. 18 April 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ "Baba Bhaskar Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Baba Bhaskar | Times of India Entertainment". The Times of India.
- ^ "Baba Bhaskar Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Baba Bhaskar;". www.imdb.com.
- ^ "SIIMA 2015 nominations". South Indian International Movie Awards. 16 June 2015. Archived from the original on 16 June 2015.