Umesh Jadhav | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 November [1] Mumbai, India |
| Occupation(s) | Choreographer, Dancer |
| Spouse | Sonal Jadhav |
| Children | 1 [2] |
Umesh Jadhav is an Indian choreographer known for his work in Marathi and Hindi cinema. Active since the mid-1990s, he has choreographed songs across a wide range of films and received several accolades, including seven Maharashtra State Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards Marathi.
Jadhav began his career in the film industry as an assistant choreographer on the Hindi film Shastra (1996). In the following years, he worked as an assistant on productions such as Sarfarosh (1999) and Khoobsurat (1999). His first independent project as a choreographer came with the Hindi film Encounter: The Killing (2002). [3]
He later moved into Marathi cinema, where he became known for his choreography in films such as Savarkhed Ek Gaon (2004), Duniyadari (2013), Aayna Ka Bayna (2012), and Timepass (2014). Alongside his work in Marathi films, Jadhav has also continued choreographing for Hindi films, including Traffic Signal (2007), Total Siyapaa (2014), and Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana (2017). [3]
His style incorporates a mix of traditional Indian and contemporary dance forms. Jadhav has stated in interviews that he seeks to adapt international influences, such as Broadway stage performances, into his choreography for Indian cinema.
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Shastra | Hindi | Assistant choreographer |
| 1997 | Dhaal | ||
| 1998 | Zor | ||
| 1999 | Silsila Hai Pyar Ka | ||
| Sarfarosh | |||
| Khoobsurat | |||
| 2000 | Khauff | ||
| 2001 | Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya | Choreographer | |
| 2002 | Maseeha | ||
| Encounter: The Killing | |||
| 2003 | Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne | ||
| 2004 | Savarkhed Ek Gaon | Marathi | Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Choreography |
| Chot | Hindi | ||
| 2005 | Jatra: Hyalagaad Re Tyalagaad | Marathi | Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Choreography |
| 2006 | Chashme Baddoor | ||
| 2007 | Traffic Signal | Hindi | |
| Ghat: The Hill Station | |||
| Zabardast | Marathi | Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Choreography | |
| 2011 | Ami Shubhash Bolchi | Bengali | |
| Huppa Huiyya | Marathi | ||
| 2012 | Aayna Ka Bayna | ||
| 2013 | Duniyadari | ||
| 2014 | Total Siyapaa | Hindi | |
| Pyaar Vali Love Story | Marathi | [4] | |
| 2015 | Timepass 2 | ||
| Urfi | |||
| 2017 | Vitthala Shappath | ||
| Dhamak | [5] | ||
| 2018 | Mulshi Pattern | ||
| Lagna Mubarak | [6] | ||
| 2019 | Menaka Urvashi | ||
| 2022 | Dharmaveer | ||
| Dil Dimag Aur Batti | |||
| 2023 | Chowk | ||
| 2024 | Hashtag Tadev Lagnam |
| Year | Film | Nominated work | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Aadharstambh | "Ya Re Ya" | Best Choreography | Won | [7] |
| 2004 | Savarkhed Ek Gaon | "Aai Bhavani Tuzya Krupene" | Won | ||
| 2005 | Jatra | "Kombadi Palali" | Won | ||
| 2006 | Chashme Baddoor | "Aala Holichya Khelala Rang" | Won | ||
| 2007 | Zabardast | "Aaicha Gho" | Won | ||
| 2015 | Urfi | "Dhanak Dhanak" | Nominated | ||
| 2017 | Ziprya | "Alibaba" | Nominated | [8] | |
| 2018 | Menaka Urvashi | "Bhalya Pahate" | Won | ||
| 2022 | Dharmaveer | "Ashtami" | Won | [9] |
| Year | Film | Nominated work | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Pyaar Vali Love Story | "Aali Lahar Kela Kahar" | Best Choreography | Nominated | [10] |
| 2015 | Urfi | "Dhanak Dhanak" | Won | [11] | |
| 2016 | Guru | "Filmy Filmy" | Nominated | [12] | |
| 2022 | Dharmaveer | "Ashtami" | Nominated | [13] | |
| 2024 | Phullwanti | "Phullwanti" | Won | [14] |
| Year | Film | Nominated work | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Zabardast | "Aaicha Gho" | Best Choreographer | Won | |
| 2011 | Huppa Huiyya | "Kuni Lanka Jalali" | Won | [15] | |
| 2012 | Aayna Ka Bayna | "Aayna Ka Bayna" | Won | ||
| 2016 | Urfi | "Dhanak Dhanak" | Won | [16] | |
| 2017 | Guru | "Filmy Filmy" | Nominated | ||
| 2019 | Menaka Urvashi | "Bhalya Pahate" | Won | [17] | |
| 2022 | Dharmaveer | "Ashtami" | Nominated | [18] | |
| 2024 | Phullwanti | "Phullwanti" | Won | [19] |