The other Deva dances his way to stardom
Choreographer Vishnu Deva has
travelled a long way to come out of the shadows of his illustrious gurus
Ganesh Acharya and Prabhu Deva. The latest feather in his cap was
making Priyanka Chopra sizzle for an item number in Sanjay Leela
Bhansali’s Ramleela.
Most people in Bollywood think he is Prabhu Deva’s brother. Vishnu says, “I think I am more than his real brother,” adding, “My name is very similar to his so everyone thinks I am his brother. I have been associated with Prabhu Deva from his directorial debut Telugu film. Since then, he has always wanted me to assist him. Not many know that I started my stint with choreographer Ganesh Acharya. I married his sister and have been living in Mumbai for many years now. For the past few years I have been doing independent choreography.”
About the Ramleela item number with Priyanka, Vishnu says, “Getting a chance to choreograph for Ramleela was undoubtedly a Herculean task as it is not very easy to convince Sanjay Leela Bhansali. He opted for me because he had seen my work over the years. It is just because of my hard work that he gave me a chance to choreograph Priyanka Chopra. It was very exciting to work with Priyanka. She was quick to grasp the steps. I remember when she had to take circles on her knees for this song, she unhesitatingly continued to perform until the steps fell in place. Such was her professionalism that though her knees got bruised, she continued to complete the steps. She is a very friendly actor and easy to work with. She throws no tantrums on the sets.”
About his favourites in the industry, he says, “Hrithik is a fabulous dancer. Shah Rukh’s solo number Dhammru was choreographed by me. Salman loves to learn new steps. Shahid Kapoor too is a good dancer.”
Most people in Bollywood think he is Prabhu Deva’s brother. Vishnu says, “I think I am more than his real brother,” adding, “My name is very similar to his so everyone thinks I am his brother. I have been associated with Prabhu Deva from his directorial debut Telugu film. Since then, he has always wanted me to assist him. Not many know that I started my stint with choreographer Ganesh Acharya. I married his sister and have been living in Mumbai for many years now. For the past few years I have been doing independent choreography.”
About the Ramleela item number with Priyanka, Vishnu says, “Getting a chance to choreograph for Ramleela was undoubtedly a Herculean task as it is not very easy to convince Sanjay Leela Bhansali. He opted for me because he had seen my work over the years. It is just because of my hard work that he gave me a chance to choreograph Priyanka Chopra. It was very exciting to work with Priyanka. She was quick to grasp the steps. I remember when she had to take circles on her knees for this song, she unhesitatingly continued to perform until the steps fell in place. Such was her professionalism that though her knees got bruised, she continued to complete the steps. She is a very friendly actor and easy to work with. She throws no tantrums on the sets.”
About his favourites in the industry, he says, “Hrithik is a fabulous dancer. Shah Rukh’s solo number Dhammru was choreographed by me. Salman loves to learn new steps. Shahid Kapoor too is a good dancer.”
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