Shiamak Davar's smoking and alcohol habits are unknown. |
He was born into a Gujarati-speaking Parsi family. |
Davar enjoyed singing and dancing from a young age. |
His love for dancing intensified at 20 years old. |
As a child, he entertained friends and family with his singing and dancing. |
In his youth, Davar acted in shows and caught the eye of theater figures. |
After graduating, he pursued his dance dream wholeheartedly. |
Davar trained at the Pineapple Dance studio in London. |
Returning to India, he started his first dance class with seven students. |
Most of the first students were friends and relatives. |
Despite initial criticism, Indians embraced his modern dance style. |
Davar's classes expanded rapidly leading to the founding of his institute. |
He created a dance style fusing classical Indian and modern Jazz. |
The renowned choreographer worked on Bollywood films like "Taal" and "Dhoom 2." |
With a background in education, Davar embarked on a new path. |
He choreographed for the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne and Delhi. |
His "Shiamak Style" dance is widely appreciated. |
Davar choreographed dances in the 2011 film Mission Impossible 4. |
Celebrities like Sushant Singh Rajput and Shahid Kapoor were part of his dance company. |
Davar is a philanthropist, running VAF that teaches dance to underprivileged and disabled children. |