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Prabhu Deva
Active Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam
- FromMysore, Karnataka, India
- Based inChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Age46–55
- Active1986 – Present
- Updated
Prabhu Deva Biography
Prabhu Deva Basic Information
- Full Name: Prabhu Deva
- Nickname: Indian Michael Jackson
- Date of Birth: April 3, 1973
- Age: Around 52 years (as of 2025)
- Birthplace: Mysore, Karnataka, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Choreographer, Actor, Film Director, Producer
- Years Active: 1986 – Present
Family Background
- Father: Mugur Sundar (famous choreographer)
- Mother: Mahadevamma
- Brothers: Raju Sundaram (choreographer), Nagendra Prasad (actor)
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife: Himani Singh (second wife)
- Children: 3 sons (one son passed away in 2008 due to cancer)
Education
- Completed schooling in Chennai
- Trained in classical Indian dance forms like Bharatanatyam
Career Highlight
| Year | Work / Achievement |
|---|---|
| 1986 | Debut appearance as a dancer in film Mouna Raagam |
| 1994 | Breakthrough as lead actor in Indhu and Kaadhalan |
| 1997 | Major success with Minsara Kanavu |
| 2000 | Popular dance number Kay Sera Sera (Hindi cinema recognition) |
| 2005 | Directorial debut with Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana |
| 2007 | Directed blockbuster Pokkiri |
| 2009 | Bollywood directorial debut with Wanted |
| 2012 | Directed hit film Rowdy Rathore |
| 2013 | Directed successful films R… Rajkumar and Ramaiya Vastavaiya |
| 2015 | Directed Singh Is Bliing |
| 2016 | Acted and produced trilingual film Devi |
| 2019 | Directed Dabangg 3 |
| 2020 | Appeared in dance film Street Dancer 3D |
| 2021 | Directed Radhe |
| 2022 | Acted in My Dear Bootham and Theal |
| 2023 | Lead role in Bagheera |
| 2024 | Featured in The Greatest of All Time |
| 2025 | Upcoming Hindi film Badass Ravi Kumar |
| 2026 | Upcoming projects like Flashback and Kathanar – The Wild Sorcerer |
Recent Activity
- Featured in the 2024 film Karataka Damanaka
- Appeared in The Greatest of All Time (2024)
- Launching India’s first live dance concert Prabhu Deva’s Vibe (February 2025)
- Starring in upcoming film Moonwalk (2026)
- Set to feature in OTT series Sethurajan IPS
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Nandi Awards | Best Choreography | Nandi Award | Rakshana | Won |
| 1997 | National Film Awards | Best Choreography | National Film Award | Minsara Kanavu | Won |
| 2004 | National Film Awards | Best Choreography | National Film Award | Lakshya | Won |
| 2004 | Filmfare Awards | Best Choreography | Filmfare Award | – | Won |
| 2004 | Nandi Awards | Best Choreography | Nandi Award | Varsham | Won |
| 2005 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Choreography | Filmfare Award South | Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana | Won |
| 2007 | Vijay Awards | Favourite Director | Vijay Award | Pokkiri | Won |
| 2015 | Kalaimamani Award | Tamil Film Industry Contribution | Kalaimamani | – | Won |
| 2018 | Zee Cine Awards Tamil | Best Choreography | Zee Cine Award | Maari 2 | Won |
| 2019 | Padma Shri | Contribution to Art Dance | Padma Shri | – | Won |
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About Prabhu Deva
Who is Prabhu Deva?
He is an Indian dancer, choreographer, actor, and film director.
Why is Prabhu Deva famous?
He is known for his unique dance style and is called “India’s Michael Jackson.”
What is his debut film as a director?
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005).
Has he won National Awards?
Yes, he has won multiple National Film Awards for choreography.
Is Prabhu Deva active now?
Yes, he is active with films, OTT projects, and live dance shows.
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