Umesh Jadhav | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 November[1] Mumbai, India |
| Occupations | 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.
Early life and career
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.
Selected filmography
| 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 |
Awards and recognitions
| 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] |
References
- ^ "Choreographer Umesh Jadhav birthday celebration".
- ^ "सारा अन् आलियाला मागे टाकतीये 'ही' मराठमोळी स्टारकिड; वडील आहेत प्रसिद्ध नृत्यदिग्दर्शक". Lokmat (in Marathi). 8 May 2023.
- ^ a b "television/choreographer-umesh-jadhav-says-experience-choreography-marathi-industry-much-different-bollywood". www.lokmat.com. 22 December 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
- ^ STAFF, EDITORIAL (5 August 2014). "This festive season witness the musical dhamaka Pyaar Vali Love Story". MarathiStars.
- ^ "Umesh gets paid in full". The Times of India. 10 January 2017. ISSN 0971-8257.
- ^ Salvi, Abhay (21 August 2017). "Once More Laav Song: The Latest Dance Anthem in Marathi!". MarathiStars.
- ^ "The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum". www.tribuneindia.com.
- ^ "'भोंगा'ने पटकावला उत्कृष्ट चित्रपट पुरस्कार". My Mahanagar (in Marathi). 27 May 2019. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
- ^ जगताप, नामदेव (6 August 2025). "राज्य चित्रपट पुरस्कार सोहळा; हिंदी, मराठी सिनेसृष्टीतील कलाकारांचा सन्मान; पाहा संपूर्ण यादी". ABP Majha (in Marathi). Retrieved 6 September 2025.
- ^ "Marathi Filmfare Awards: Nominations". The Times of India. 13 January 2017. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
- ^ Mehta, Ankita. "Filmfare Marathi Awards 2016 winners list: Sachin Pilgaonkar, Shankar Mahadevan, Neena Kulkarni and others sweep honours". IBTimes India. Archived from the original on 27 November 2024. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
- ^ "Nominations for the Jio Filmfare Awards Marathi 2017 | Filmfare.com". www.filmfare.com. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
- ^ "Filmfare Awards Marathi 2022 Nominations". filmfare.com. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
- ^ "Filmfare Awards Marathi 2025: Mahesh Manjrekar Wins Best Actor; Vaidehi Parashurami, Prajaktta Mali Share Best Actress". Times Now. 10 July 2025. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
- ^ Zee Marathi (14 March 2011). Zee Gaurav Awards 2011 March 13 '11 Part - 5. Retrieved 6 September 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Celebrating Marathi Cinema's Global Reach at Zee Chitra Gaurav 2016 - ZEE Entertainment Corporate Website". www.zee.com. Archived from the original on 28 August 2025.
- ^ "Zee Marathi Gaurav Awards: झी मराठी गौरव पुरस्कारात यांनी मारली बाजी... वाचा संपूर्ण यादी". Lokmat (in Marathi). 3 April 2019.
- ^ "Zee Chitra Gaurav 2023: 'अशोक सराफ म्हणजे...', झी चित्रगौरव पुरस्कार सोहळ्यात मराठी कलाकार Emotional, मामांच्याही डोळ्यात पाणी | Zee Chitra Gaurav 2023 comedy king veteran actor ashok saraf received jeevan gaurav puraskar". zeenews.india.com (in Marathi). 23 March 2023.
- ^ "'झी चित्र गौरव' पुरस्कारांमध्ये 'या' सिनेमाने मारली बाजी! सर्वोत्कृष्ट अभिनेता व अभिनेत्री ठरले...; वाचा विजेत्यांची संपूर्ण यादी..." Loksatta (in Marathi). 8 March 2025. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
External links
- Umesh Jadhav at IMDb
