Indian Michael Jackson is none other than the lord of dance Prabhu Deva. He has been one of the best choreographers and dancers in both Tollywood and Bollywood. What’s surprising about him is that even after being so popular among everyone in the country the said director/producer/choreographer lives a very simple life. He is a very down to earth innocent kind of person.
Prabhu Deva has been a household in both South and in Bollywood. Every dancer wants to be like him and every actor and director wants to work with him. But he is also a very private person and generally keeps things to himself. But we got hold of a few teeny-tiny details of his life.
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1. How did “Wanted” happen to Prabhu Deva?
Prabhu Deva was in contact with Boney Kapoor. Boney Kapoor asked Prabhu Deva to make a Hindi film for him and when he saw Wanted in Tamil version he immediately decided to remake that film in Hindi.
2. When Prabhu Deva gave a vote of thanks in English
Prabhu Deva doesn’t like the English language very much but when he was asked to give a vote of thanks in Chennai Tennis League he gave it in English. He also ended his speech on a humorous note.
3. His real name
Prabhu Deva’s real name is Shankupani. He, later on, dropped his birth name and opted for the new name Prabhu Deva. Now everyone knows him with this name and he even doesn’t need any kind of introduction. His name is enough.
4. He also suffers from chronic health issues
Often times actors and dancers get injuries. In case of Prabhu sir, he has got a major problem in his neck but he still loves to dance and he makes sure that he doesn’t put much stress on his neck.
5. A chance debut and chance director
Prabhu Deva was choreographing in his teens. Whenever his father was loaded with work he would ask Prabhu to take his place instead. Out of respect, everyone allowed him to choreograph and that’s when he showed his worth.
6. He gets anxious before all his songs
When asked about what gives him satisfaction acting or choreography. He said choreography for sure. He also admitted that a night before the shoot of a song he gets very anxious and eager and probably that’s the thing that has kept him going.
7. He is a doting father
He has two sons who hate acting and dancing and are very much focused on their studies. He loves his kids and says that his main priority is to provide a nice life to his sons.
8. Prabhu Deva had an unplanned life
Prabhu Deva had the most unpredictable life ever. He once said that I was choreographing for a film when the producer asked me that whether I would like to direct for him or not and I said yes. And he also admitted that he supported his good friend when he wanted to open a production company under Prabhu Deva’s name.
9. Prabhu Deva’s dance academy in Singapore
Prabhu Deva started his own dance company in the year 2009. He wasn’t sure how he would run it but it’s still going strong. Prabhu sir is currently focused on direction and production.
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