Shiamak Davar

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Shiamak Davar
Singer
  • Actor
    • Years active1996–present
    Websitewww.shiamak.com

    Shiamak Davar is an

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    Davar has choreographed Indian actors and celebrities for film and stage for events like the IIFA Awards and the Filmfare Awards.

    Ishaan Khattar were members of the Shiamak Davar Dance Company.[4][5] Upcoming Indian actors Ruslaan Mumtaz, Shubh and child actor Darsheel Safary
    were also a part of the Shiamak Davar Dance Company.

    Davar won the 1997

    Dil to Pagal Hai,[1] as well as the Lycra (R) MTV Style Awards 2007 for 'Most Stylish Song in a Film', for "Dhoom Again" in the Indian film Dhoom 2.[6] In July 2011, Davar received an honorary doctorate from Middlesex University in recognition of his contribution to entertainment in India and throughout the world.[7]

    Davar is a

    Parsi.[8] Currently, he is also on the Board of Advisors of India's International Movement to Unite Nations (I.I.M.U.N.).[9]

    Choreographer

    Davar began his career in choreography for Hindi cinema with the film

    Kisna, Bunty Aur Babli, Dhoom 2, I See You, Taare Zameen Par, Yuvvraaj, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, No Means No (film), Jagga Jasoos and Fursat.[10]

    Shiamak has acted and choreographed in the movie Little Ziziou.[11] He released a hit pop album, Shabop, for which he composed and sang songs with other Indian artists such as Shankar Mahadevan, Hariharan and Shweta Pandit as well as songs mixed and assorted by DJ Aqeel.

    Shiamak has been the performance and entertainment designer for shows such as the Sahara Sangeet Awards, the Shiamak Davar China Tou', the Seventh Cairo International Song Festival,[12] IIFA Awards,[13] Shiamak: The Spirit of Song and Dance South Africa,[14] I Believe — A Shiamak Davar Spectacular[15][16] and The Unforgettable World Tour.[17]

    Shiamak has directed, designed and performed at global events like the 2006 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony, the 2010 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony, the World Economic Forum, Davos (2006) and entertained leaders including Bill Clinton who said, "the world must see you", 44th Chess Olympiad, 2023 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup[18][19][20][21]

    Singer

    Shiamak is known for his electrifying and high energy live performances. He has often cited Elton John to be his hero, [1] and John's influence on Shiamak is clearly discernible.

    As a recording artist, Shiamak made his debut with an English album Survive in 1991 [2] when pop music was still nascent in India.

    Angelique Kidjo's Adouma. He also has other musical works in Hindi - Dil Chahe and Shabop. His latest album Shabop featured songs with Shankar Mahadevan, Hariharan and Shweta Pandit
    .

    Shiamak has shared the stage with artists such as Sting, Bryan Adams and Eddy Grant.He was the opening act for Bryan Adams for his 2011 India concerts. He also performed for Oprah in 2012 during her visit to India.

    Charity

    As a

    philanthropist, he runs the VAF (Victory Arts Foundation) that teaches dance to underprivileged children and children with mental and physical disabilities to help them experience the pleasure of expression through "dance as therapy".[citation needed
    ] .

    References

    1. ^ a b Shiamak Davar, The Times of India, 10 December 2002
    2. ^ "Shiamak Davar: The Guru of contemporary Bollywood dance - fravahr.org". www.fravahr.org. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
    3. ^ A Slice of India at C'wealth Games, The Times of India, 16 March 2006
    4. ^ Shiamak Davar's mover and shaker, by Bella Jaisinghani The Times of India, 20 July 2008
    5. ^ "Entertainment News: Latest Bollywood & Hollywood News, Today's Entertainment News Headlines". Archived from the original on 29 November 2010.
    6. ^ Style Award Winners – 2007 Archived 21 December 2008 at the Wayback Machine, Lycra(R) MTV Style Awards Winners List
    7. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). www.mdxsouthasia.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 March 2012. Retrieved 13 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
    8. ^ Diksha Kamra (21 August 2010). "SRK's shouting was a gift: Shiamak". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
    9. ^ "I.I.M.U.N. || Board of Advisors". new.iimun.in. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
    10. Times of India
      , 7 February 2023
    11. ^ "Shiamak Davar". IMDb.com. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
    12. ^ "Al-Ahram Weekly | Pack of cards". weekly.ahram.org.eg. Archived from the original on 3 September 2003. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
    13. ^ "Talk n Cafe: For Sharp Minds. Global Indian". www.talkncafe.com. Archived from the original on 13 June 2008. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
    14. ^ Shiamak - The Spirit of Song and Dance. Archived 28 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine Videovision Entertainment. 8 July 2005
    15. ^ I Believe Archived 10 August 2009 at the Wayback Machine, Aditya Birla Group
    16. CNN-IBN
      . 12 November 2007
    17. ^ Unforgettable World Tour Archived 17 August 2008 at the Wayback Machine, Bollywood World.com IANS 16 August 2008
    18. ^ Meet Shiamak Davar, The Globe and Mail, Jun. 15 2011, 4:23 PM EDT Last updated Friday, Aug. 24 2012, 3:54 PM EDT
    19. ^ Shiamak Davar Dance Company Starts Classes in NYC WSJ by Aarti Virani
    20. ^ Shiamak Davar Choreographed the opening ceremony of Hockey Worldcup 2023 Jagran TV by Tarun Kohli
    21. ^ Shiamak Davar’s team performs at the closing ceremony of 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad 2022 TeamIndulge 2nd Feb 2023
    22. ^ Indian pop

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