| Shiamak Davar Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
| Weight | 82 kg |
| Date of Birth | October 19, 1961 |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Hair Color | Black |
Shiamak Davar is an Indian dancer/choreographer who is widely known for having been one of the first to bring contemporary Jazz as well as other western forms of dance to India, thereby modernizing the country’s dance scene in the movie and theatre industries. He has choreographed the dance sequences for various films including Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) and Mission Impossible 4 (2011). Shiamak is the recipient of many accolades such as the President’s National Award. He has amassed more than 60k followers on Instagram.
Born Name
Shiamak Davar
Nick Name
Shiamak
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Mumbai, Maharashtra, Indian
Nationality
Occupation
Dancer, Choreographer
Family
- Father – Nani Davar
- Mother – Puran Davar
- Siblings – Shireen (Older Sister), Darab (Older Brother)
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 11 in or 180.5 cm
Weight
82 kg or 181 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
He is of Parsi descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Distinctive Features
- Sharp nose
- Expressive eyes
- Tall stature
Shiamak Davar Favorite Things
- Dance Form – The style of Bob Fosse
Source – Indian Express
Shiamak Davar Facts
- He was brought up in India.
- He has recalled that when he had decided to start dance classes, he had only seven students, five of whom had been his family and friends. However, he had been certain that performing arts was his true calling, and he had longed to use that as a platform for people to find themselves, also to realize their true calling, and find a space where they would never be judged. He had been delighted to witness how, over time, people began understanding the incredible power of dance to heal be it mentally, physically, or emotionally.
- Shiamak has been the Director of Choreography for the Commonwealth Games, Melbourne as well as the Commonwealth Games, Delhi.
- For his contributions to entertainment in India as well as all over the globe, he was conferred with an honorary doctorate from Middlesex University.
- He has run the renowned dance school in his name, Shiamak Davar’s Institute for the Performing Arts (S.D.I.P.A.) that got established in 1991 where all kinds of dances have been taught. He has ensured that the reasons for joining the institution have never been limited to dancing aspirations and that one can take classes for fun, to make new friends, and/or in order to lose weight.
- Shiamak has been a talented singer, having performed with famous musicians.
- Shiamak has considered his source of sustenance to have been his devotional love to the Almighty, to the Goddess and to the God within. He has believed that if people do not love themselves, they would not be able to love others. He has realized that doubt, fear, and negative thinking must be done away with and has striven to himself work on perfecting his beliefs and thinking patterns. Shiamak has tried to allow good thoughts, good words, and good deeds as there is nothing more powerful than that.
- He has been fascinated by UFOs and has claimed to have even seen one as a kid.
- Davar has cherished the spirit of being a winner regardless of obstacles and has encouraged people with special needs to come and dance on stage.
- Shiamak has opined that dance is a celebration of life and an integral part of our culture. He has found it amazing how dance brings joy and also good health. He has wanted people to know that everybody has a different body type. It is the lifestyle that determines the overall health of a person, in which dance is a positive step.
Featured Image by Shiamak Davar / Instagram
