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Tushar Kalia is a famous Indian choreographer and dancer. He specializes in Mayurbhanj Chhau, Kalari, and Contemporary dance forms. Tushar is a familiar name as he has appeared on reality TV shows as a contestant. Currently, he is on the panel of judges in the Indian Reality Dance show ‘Dance Deewane‘ alongside Madhuri Dixit. Check out Tushar Kalia Wiki, Height, Weight, Age, Boyfriend, Religion, Family, Biography & More. In September 2022, he won the TV adventure show Khatron Ke Khiladi 12.
Biography/ Wiki
Tushar Kalia was born on 7 March in Chandigarh. Tushar completed his schooling from DAV Pushpaanjali, Delhi and Ryan International School, Noida. For higher studies, he went to the University of Delhi. He has been one of the judges in the show Dance Deewane which streams on Colors channel.
Physical Appearance
Tushar always carries an outrageous style with him. He has sculpted the athletic body with 5’ 11” height, 75 kg weight and 44″ chest, 33″ waist, and 15″ biceps. Both his eyes and hair are black.
Family
He belongs to a Hindu (Sarawat Bhramin) family.
Parents & Siblings
Kalia’s mother is also a Kathak trainer.
Wife
On 17 January 2023, he got married to Triveni Barman.
Earlier, on 8 March 2022, he got engaged to his long-time girlfriend Triveni Barman.
Career
Tushar Kalia began his dancing career under the guidance and direction of Shri Santosh Nair, the creative director of ‘Sadhya Unit of Performing Arts’. He is trained under Canadian choreographer, Brandy Leary for Ariel technique dancing. Before becoming a choreographer in Bollywood, Tushar worked in a company, organizing shows around the world. Tushar’s got his real fame when he turned up as a choreographer on Season 6 of Jhalak Dhikla Ja show with actress Ekta Kaul but got eliminated in the first few weeks of the reality show. He later returned as a wildcard entry with actress Sana Saeed in the same season.
He appeared on the 7th season of Jhalak Dhikla Ja with dancer Shakti Mohan.
After being on Jhalak Dhikla Ja, Tushar got his break in Bollywood and worked for Karan Johar as a choreographer for the song “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.”
He has choreographed films such as Vaani Music Video for Yrf (Yaarmananani), Half Girlfriend, Qareeb Qareeb Single, Ok Jaanu, Hate Story IV and Dhadak (2018). On 25 September 2022, he emerged as the winner of Khatron Ke Khiladi 12 hosted by Rohit Shetty.
Favourites
- Tushar’s favourite actors are Ranbir Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan and actresses are Madhuri Dixit, Sridevi.
- His favourite choreographer is Remo D’Souza.
- He is always in awe of director Karan Johar.
Facts
- Tushar does not drink alcohol or smokes.
- He has also been the stage director for the reality show India’s Got Talent (Season 6 & Season 7).
- He collaborated with international choreographers and performed for a production titled, “Motherland” in Birmingham, England.
- Tushar featured in the film ABCD: Any Body Can Dance.
- He is crazy about tattoos.