Chinni Prakash


Chinni Prakash is an Indian film choreographer, art director, actor, script-writer, director. He is best known for his choreographic work in numerous Bollywood films. Chinni Prakash is the acclaimed choreographer of Kannada, Telugu and Hindi films.

Personal life

From his childhood Chinni Prakash always wanted to make it big in Hindi films. After finishing his studies, he came to Bombay and with time, he started working as an assistant to many choreographers.
Chinni Prakash is married to Rekha Chinni Prakash who also is a choreographer and they work together. His first stint as a full-fledged choreographer was for film Khandan.

Career

Chinni Prakash got his first stint as a full-fledged choreographer was for film Khandan. He made a pair with choreographer Sampath and choreographed songs for many big films like Ram Aur Shyam, Sadhu Aur Shaitaan, and Haathi Mere Saathi. However, after Sabse Bada Rupaiya, Chinni Prakash disappeared completely. Chinni Prakash came back to Hindi films as a solo choreographer with Hero Hiralal. His dances for "Bambai Humko Jam Gayi" became very popular but it was his choreography for the song "Jumma Chumma" from movie Hum that did the trick for him. Chinni Prakash suddenly became one of the most sought-after choreographers of Hindi cinema.
Chinni Prakash then was a part of many big films in the early 1990s like Saajan, Khuda Gawah and Gumrah. Later, he particularly became a fav. With Akshay Kumar and gave him many hit dance moves in films like Khiladi, Mohra, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Sabse Bada Khiladi, Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi and Keemat. He was also a hit with Govinda and did his dances in Coolie No. 1, Gambler and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.
Karan Arjun and have two of his most famous dance numbers. With the coming of the 21st century, Chinni Prakash’s work started getting lesser as his dances were not in sync with the requirement of the contemporary Hindi films. Although his choreography in Dhadkan and Jodi No.1 was appreciated, he was not certainly as popular and in demand as earlier.
Chinni Prakash has won the National Award and Filmfare Best Choreographer award both for his work.
His wife is the well known choreographer Rekha Chinni Prakash. He also trained his niece Vaibhavi Merchant, who gave us the moves in "Kajra Re", among many other filmi songs. He is known for his talent of controlling huge crowds of background dancers in extreme conditions.

Filmography

YearTitleActorArt DirectorDirectorChoreographerScript WriterAssistant Choreographer
1978Samayamaayilla Polum-
1991Afsana Pyaar Ka
1991Uyiroviam
1997Ghoonghat
2004

Choreography

YearFilmsNotes
1962Rakhi
1964Khandan
1967Ram Aur Shyam
1967Chitra Mela
1967Arasa Kattalai
1968Sadhu Aur Shaitaan
1968Gauri
1968Aadmi
1970Jawab
1971Haathi Mere Saathi
1972Maalik
1973Keemat
1974Do Phool
1976Sabse Bada Rupaiya
1988Hatya
1988Hero Hiralal
1989Na-Insaafi
1989Aag Se Khelenge
1989Shehzaade
1989Ladaai
1990Swarg
1990Doodh Ka Karz
1990Nyay Anyay
1990Thanedaar
1990Sheshnaag
1990Jeene Do
1990Jawani Zindabad
1991HumFilmfare Best Choreographer award
1991Patthar Ke Phool
1991Appula Appa Rao
1991Inspector Dhanush
1991Yodha
1991Ki Heba Sua Posile
1991Gunehgar Kaun
1991Paap Ki Aandhi
1991100 Days
1991Benaam Badsha
1991 Afsana Pyar Ka
1991Trinetra
1991Saajan
1991Akayla
1991Lakshmanrekha
1992Khiladi
1992Meera Ka Mohan
1992Yaad Rakhegi Duniya
1992Heer Ranjha
1992Kal Ki Awaz
1992Khuda Gawah
1992Angaar
1992Jigar
1992Apradhi
1993Ashaant
1993King Uncle
1993Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
1993Prateeksha
1993Krishan Avtaar
1993Waqt Hamara Hai
1993Gumrah
1993Dalaal
1993Aulad Ke Dushman
1994Kranti Kshetra
1994Aa Gale Lag Jaa
1994Sangdil Sanam
1994Zaalim
1994Ikke Pe Ikka
1994Amaanat
1994Main Khiladi Tu Anari
1994Chaand Kaa Tukdaa
1994Vijaypath
1994MohraFilmfare Best Choreographer award
1994Dilwale
1995Gambler
1995'
1995Sarhad: The Border of Crime
1995Criminal
1995Sabse Bada Khiladi
1995Prem
1995The Don
1995God and Gun
1995Coolie No. 1
1995Andolan
1995Karan Arjun
1995Takkar
1996Ek Tha Raja
1996Mafia
1996RakshakFilmfare Best Choreographer award
1996Sapoot
1996Diljale
1996Jeet
1996Krishna
1996Maahir
1996Daraar
1996Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
1996 Jung
1997 Ghulam-E-Musthafa
1997'
1997Sanam
1997Qahar
1997Daava
1997Mrityudaata
1997Insaaf
1997Ziddi
1997Lahoo Ke Do Rang
1998Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate
1998Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
1998Dulhe Raja
1998Major Saab
1998Humse Badhkar Kaun
1998Salaakhen
1998Keemat – They Are Back
1999Rajaji
1999Thakshak
1999Gair
1999Sooryavansham
1999Jai Hind
1999Zulmi
1999Aarzoo
1999Bade Dilwala
1999Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
2000Krodh
2000Beti No. 1
2000Mechanic Mamaiah
2000Aaghaaz
2000
2000Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai
2000Dhadkan
2000Hum To Mohabbat Karega
2000Hadh Kar Di Aapne
2000Baaghi
2000Badal
2000Bulandi
2001Kasam
2001Ittefaq
2001Jodi No.1
2001Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
2002Kitne Door Kitne Paas
2002Pitaah
2003Tere Naam
2003Khanjar: The Knife
2003Tujhe Meri Kasam
2004Shankar Dada MBBS
2004Dobara
2004Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
2004Surya
2004Suno Sasurjee
2005Idhaya Thirudan
2005Sandakozhi
2005Anjaane: The Unknown
2005Jai Chiranjeeva
2006Bhoot Unkle
2007Victoria No. 203
2008Jodhaa AkbarNational Award
2008Yuvvraaj
2010Golmaal 3
2010Dabangg
2011I Am Singh
2012Dabangg 2
2012Bol Bachchan
2012Teri Meri Kahaani
2012Jaanu
2012Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi
2012Agneepath
2013Singh Saab the Great
2013Krrish 3
2013Chennai Express
2013Besharam
2013Grand Masti
2013Himmatwala
2013Zamaanat
2013Thalaivaa
2014Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania
2014Singham Returns
2014Daawat-e-Ishq
2015Dum Laga Ke Haisha
2015--
2015--

Awards

Chinni Prakash got National Film Award for Best Choreography for the song, "Azeem-O-Shaan Shahenshah" movie Jodha Akbar.
Chinni Prakash has won the Filmfare Best Choreographer award 1992 for 'Jumma Chumma De De', in 1995 for ‘Tu cheez badi hai mast mast’ and in 1997 ‘Shehar Ki Ladki’ respectively.
He also received the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Choreographer for the movie Thavasi in 2001.