Shiamak Davar entered Bollywood because of Shah Rukh Khan

In a talk show choreographer Shiamak Davar opened up that it was Shah Rukh Khan who is responsible to bring him to Bollywood. Shah Rukh insisted him to choreograph for the Yash Chopra directorial “Dil Toh Pagal Hai”.
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Earlier, he hag refused DDLJ, feeling it didn’t match his style. At the time, he was more focused on dance classes, stage performances, musical theatre, and had no interest in Bollywood.

Shiamak Davar loved watching Hindi and English films but never thought of working in Bollywood because his dance style was based on jazz and ballet. He recalled that Gauri Khan, his former dance student, invited him home as Shah Rukh wanted to talk. SRK insisted Davar join Dil To Pagal Hai, despite his concerns that his Western style wouldn’t fit. SRK kept persuading him for an hour until he agreed. The film featured Shah Rukh Khan Madhuri Dixit, Karisma Kapoor Akshay Kumar. The when released turned out to be a blockbuster hit film and won for him the prestigious National Film Award for his choreography.

The choreographer reminisced about Shah Rukh Khan’s dedication to his wife, Gauri. He shared that Gauri was his student for years, often modeling and dancing with him.

Notwithstanding being a rising star amidst Baazigar, SRK would patiently wait outside the studio for hours while Gauri attended classes, showing his unwavering support.

Davar recalled a funny memory about Shah Rukh and Gauri’s late pet dog, Chewbacca, named after a Star Wars character. He mentioned how Chewbacca would playfully bite everyone. Davar also praised SRK’s humility, saying that despite his growing success, he has always remained down-to-earth.

News Edit KV Raman