Baba Bhaskar
Baba Bhaskar | |
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| Born | 27 December 1981 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse | Revathy Bhaskar |
| Children | 2 |
Baba Bhaskar is an Indian dance choreographer, director and actor who works mainly in Tamil and Telugu language films in addition to some Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada films.
Career
[edit]Baba Bhaskar made his directorial debut with Kuppathu Raja, which released in 2019 after beginning production in 2017.[1][2] In 2019, he participated as a contestant in Bigg Boss Telugu 3 and became 2nd Runner up.[3][4][5][6][7][8]
Filmography
[edit]Choreographer
[edit]Actor
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Idhu Kadhal Varum Paruvam | Ajees | Tamil | |
| 2017 | Pa Paandi | Villager | ||
| 2018 | Ghajinikanth | special appearance | ||
| 2021 | Jagame Thandhiram | Theerthamalai | ||
| 2022 | Nenu Meeku Baaga Kavalsinavaadini | Theju's uncle | Telugu | [9] |
| 2023 | Bagheera | Tamil | special appearance | |
| Circle | Puttur Ganesh | Telugu | ||
| 2024 | The Boys | House owner | Tamil | |
| Aalakaalam | ||||
| Teenz | Bus conductor | |||
| 2025 | Maaman | Ravi | ||
| Thalaivan Thalaivii | Soman's relative | |||
| 2026 | Jana Nayagan † |
Dancer
[edit]| Year | Title | Song | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Padikkadavan | "Hey Vetri Vela" | Tamil |
| 2010 | Kutty | "Lifey Jollyda" | |
| Moscowin Kavery | "Gramam Thedi" | ||
| 2011 | Mappillai | "Onnu Rendu" | |
| 2013 | Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam | "Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam" | |
| 2014 | Maan Karate | "Royapuram Peter" | |
| 2014 | Pongadi Neengalum Unga Kadhalum | "Oru Ponnu" | |
| 2014 | Velaiilla Pattadhari | "What A Karuvaad" | |
| 2015 | Anegan | "Danga Maari Oodhari" | |
| 2015 | Maari | "Maari Thara Local" | |
| 2014 | Jigarthanda | "Paandi Naattu" | |
| 2015 | Komban | "Karuppu Nerathazhagi" | |
| 2018 | Seema Raja | "Vaaren Vaaren" | |
| 2016 | Rajinimurugan | "Ennama Ipdi Pandringalemaa" |
As a director
[edit]| Year | Title | Language | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Kuppathu Raja | Tamil | [1] |
Television
[edit]| Show | Television Channel | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biggboss 3 Telugu (2019) | Star Maa | Telugu | Contestant
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| Dhee Jodi | ETV | Judge | |
| Sa Re Ga Ma Pa The Next Singing ICON (2020) | Zee Telugu | Guest appearance
(Episode 8)[10] | |
| Adhu Idhu Yedhu (Season 1) | Star Vijay | Tamil | Contestant
(Episode 122 - 5 November 2011) |
| Cooku With Comali (Season 2) | Star Vijay | Contestant
| |
| Start Music | Star Vijay | Contestant
(25 April 2021 - Episode) | |
| Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani | Star Vijay | Judge | |
| Alitho Saradaga | ETV | Telugu | Guest appearance |
| Dancee Plus Telugu (2020) | Star Maa | Judge | |
| Comedy Stars | Star Maa | Guest appearance
(As a Host) | |
| Sixth Sense (Season 4) | Star Maa | Guest appearance | |
| Start Music | Star Maa | Contestant
(7 March 2021 - Episode) | |
| Rechipodam Brothers | ETV | ||
| Bigg Boss 5 Telugu (2021) | Star Maa | Guest appearance | |
| Master Chef | As a Choreographer | ||
| Behindwoods Celebrity Star Dancer | BehindwoodsTV[12] | Tamil | Judge [13] |
| Ishmart jodi season 2[14] | Star Maa | Telugu | Contestant (Along with his wife Revathy)[15] |
| Bigg Boss Non-Stop (season 1) | Disney+ Hotstar | Contestant[16] | |
| Pottikku Potti – R U Ready | Colors Tamil | Tamil | Judge |
| Dance Jodi Dance Reloaded | Zee Tamil | ||
| Super Jodi | Zee Tamil | ||
| Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors (season 3) | Zee Tamil | Special guest (Episode 33) | |
| Dance Jodi Dance Reloaded | Zee Tamil | Tamil | Judge (season 2) |
Awards and nominations
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| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Vijay Awards | Best Choreographer | "Daddy Mummy" From Villu | Nominated | |
| 2011 | 58th Filmfare Awards South | Best Choreography | Singam | Won | [17] |
| Technical Award | "Kadhal Vandhale" from Singam | Won | [18] | ||
| 2014 | 8th Vijay Awards | Best Choreographer | "Local Boys" from Ethir Neechal | Nominated | |
| 2015 | 9th Vijay Awards | Best Choreographer | "What A Karuvadu" from Velaiyilla Pattathari | Nominated | |
| SIIMA - Tamil | Best Dance Choreographer | "What A Karuvadu" from Velaiyilla Pattathari | Nominated | [19] | |
| Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Choreographer | For the song "Maari Thara Local" from Maari | Won | ||
| 2021 | Behindwood Awards | Best Entertainer - Special Mention on Reality Television | Cooku With Comali 2 - Finalist | 3rd Runner-up |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Kuppathu Raja is an entertaining film: Director Baba Bhaskar". The Times of India. 30 March 2019. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (27 August 2017). "Baba Bhaskar excited about his directorial debut". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "Bigg Boss Telugu 3's Baba Bhaskar is not acting but he may not be the winner: Choreographer-TV judge Raghu Master". The Times of India. 2 November 2019.
- ^ "Bigg Boss Telugu 3 preview, October 30: Baba Bhaskar gets emotional watching his journey on the show; watch teaser". The Times of India. 30 October 2019.
- ^ "Baba Bhaskar pulls host Suma's leg by asking her age in 'Bigg Boss 3 Utsavam'; watch video". The Times of India. 26 December 2019.
- ^ "Bigg Boss Telugu 3 Grand Finale: Varun Sandesh and Baba Bhaskar get evicted; Sreemukhi and Rahul Sipligunj still in the race?". The Times of India. 3 November 2019.
- ^ "Bigg Boss Telugu 3 update, Day 102: Baba Bhaskar emotionally says he is not acting and his tears are not fake". The Times of India. November 2019.
- ^ "Bigg Boss Telugu 3 update, Day 101: Here's why Varun Sandesh, Rahul Sipligunj and Baba Bhaskar got emotional". The Times of India. 31 October 2019.
- ^ "Interview : Baba Bhaskar- I feel so happy to act in the Kodi Ramakrishna garu's banner | Latest Telugu cinema news | Movie reviews | OTT Updates, OTT". 7 September 2022.
- ^ "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 13: Noted choreographer-TV personality Jani wows with his lesser-known singing talent". The Times of India. 10 October 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ "Baba Bhaskar now in as a contestant in cooking competition show in Star Vijay". Archived from the original on 24 December 2021.
- ^ "BehindwoodsTV - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
- ^ Ashwineyyyy😍LIVE-ஆ On Stage-ல் Romance. வெட்கப்பட்டு ஓடிய Ashwin😍Oviya Awestruck Reaction🤩, retrieved 29 December 2021
- ^ "Watch Ishmart Jodi Season 2 Full Episodes on Disney+ Hotstar". Disney+ Hotstar. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ Murthy, Neeraja (8 January 2022). "'iShmart Jodi' season 2 builds bridges, warms hearts". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ "Baba Bhaskar wild card entry in Bigg Boss Telugu Non-Stop". Vizag. 18 April 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ "Baba Bhaskar Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Baba Bhaskar | Times of India Entertainment". The Times of India.
- ^ "Baba Bhaskar Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Baba Bhaskar;". www.imdb.com.
- ^ "SIIMA 2015 nominations". South Indian International Movie Awards. 16 June 2015. Archived from the original on 16 June 2015.