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Sekhar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 November 1980 Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Dance choreographer |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse | Sujata |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Full list |
Sekhar Vulli VJ, (born 7 November 1980) , is an Indian dance choreographer who predominantly works in Telugu cinema. He is a recipient of five Filmfare Awards South.
Sekhar was born on 7 November 1980 in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. [1] [2] He studied in Vijayawada until intermediate, and moved to Hyderabad in 1996. He met fight master Sambasiva Rao through his uncle, who liked his dance and advised him to pursue a career in films. [3] He got his membership card as a background dancer in 1996. He was a student of a choreographer Rakesh Master. He worked as a background dancer for six years and as an assistant for eight years before becoming a movie choreographer. [2]
Sekhar is married to Sujata, and the couple has two children. [1]
| Year | Show | Channel | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Dhee 2 | ETV | Choreographer | |
| 2012 | Dhee-5 (Jodi Special) | Choreographer | ||
| 2014 | Dhee Juniors-1 (Dhee-7) | Judge | ||
| 2015 | Dhee Juniors-2 (Dhee-8) | Judge | ||
| 2016 | Dhee Jodi Special (Dhee-9) | Judge | ||
| 2017 | Dhee 10 | Judge | ||
| 2018 | Dhee Jodi (Dhee 11) | Judge | [5] | |
| 2019 | Dhee Champions (Dhee 12) | Judge | ||
| Jabardasth | Guest judge | [6] | ||
| Extra Jabardasth | Guest judge | [7] | ||
| 2020 | Dhee 13 King v/s Queens (Dhee 13) | Judge | ||
| 2020–2021 | Comedy Stars | Star Maa | Judge |
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Choreographer | Julai | Won | |
| 2013 | Nandi Awards of 2013 | Best Choreographer | Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde | Won | |
| 2014 | 61st Filmfare Awards South | Best Choreography | Iddarammayilatho | Won | |
| 2016 | 63rd Filmfare Awards South | Bruce Lee – The Fighter | Won | ||
| 2017 | 64th Filmfare Awards South | Janatha Garage | Won | [8] | |
| 49th Cinegoers Awards | Best Choreography | Khaidi No. 150 | Won | ||
| 2018 | 65th Filmfare Awards South | Best Choreography | Khaidi No. 150, Fidaa | Won | [9] |
| 16th Santosham Film Awards | Best Choreographer | Khaidi No. 150 | Won | ||
| 2022 | 67th Filmfare Awards South | Best Choreography | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | Won |
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Sekhar turned a year older today (November 7)
the 36-year-old is now a much sought after choreographer.
