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| name = Ganesh Acharya
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1971|6|14|df=y}}<ref name="Happy Birthday Ganesh Acharya: A look at the ace choreographer's glorious career">{{cite news |last1=Firstpost |title=Happy Birthday Ganesh Acharya: A look at the ace choreographer's glorious career |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/happy-birthday-ganesh-acharya-a-look-at-the-ace-choreographers-glorious-career-10790311.html |accessdate=22 June 2022 |date=14 June 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220622090537/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/happy-birthday-ganesh-acharya-a-look-at-the-ace-choreographers-glorious-career-10790311.html |archivedate=22 June 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| nationality = [[Indian people|Indian]]
| citizenship = [[India]]
| occupation = [[Choreographer]], [[Film director]], [[Actor]]
| parents = Mr. Gopi (Father)
| spouse = Vidhi Acharya (m.2020)<ref name="Have you seen these pictures of choreographer Ganesh Acharya from his wedding day 19 years ago!">{{cite news |last1=The Times of India |title=Have you seen these pictures of choreographer Ganesh Acharya from his wedding day 19 years ago! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/have-you-seen-these-pictures-of-choreographer-ganesh-acharya-from-his-wedding-day-19-years-ago/articleshow/72122080.cms |access-date=22 June 2022 |date=19 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220622090100/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/have-you-seen-these-pictures-of-choreographer-ganesh-acharya-from-his-wedding-day-19-years-ago/articleshow/72122080.cms |archive-date=22 June 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
| awards = National Film Award For Best Choreography
}}
'''Ganesh Acharya''' is an Indian choreographer, film director, and actor who prominently works in [[Hindi films]]. He has choreographed for a variety of films, including [[Bodyguard (2011 Hindi film)|Bodyguard]] (2011) and [[Singham]] (2011). In addition, he has appeared in a number of film and music videos. He made his film debut in [[ABCD: Any Body Can Dance]] in 2013.

He won the National Film Award for Best Choreography for his work on the songs "Hawan Kund" from [[Bhaag Milkha Bhaag]] (2013) and "Gori tu lath mar" from [[Toilet: Ek Prem Katha]] (2017).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ganesh Acharya Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Ganesh Acharya {{!}} Times of India Entertainment |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Ganesh-Acharya/awards |access-date=2022-04-05 |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> At the 61st Filmfare Awards, he was nominated for Best Choreographer for his song "Malhaari" from [[Bajirao Mastani]] (2015).

== Early life ==
Ganesh's father, a dancer and choreographer, died when he was 11 years old, plunging his family into financial ruin and forcing Ganesh to discontinue his studies. He later moved to [[Cuttack]], Orissa. Then, with the help of his sister, he began to learn to dance.

==Career==
Ganesh started his career by working as an assistant to the late famous choreographer Kamalji. Ganesh founded his own dance company when he was 12, became a choreographer when he was 19, and worked in his first film, [[Anaam]] (1992), when he was 21.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ganesh Acharya, The person makes Akshay, Salman and Kareena at their behest |url=https://www.newstrend.news/321172/fir-filed-against-ganesh-acharya-force-woman-to-watch-videos/ |website=newstrend.news |publisher=Newstrend |access-date=22 March 2020}}</ref>

He was nominated for best choreography for "Badi Mushkil," a song from [[Lajja (film)|Lajja]] (2001), in the Screen Weekly Awards in 2002. In 2005, he was nominated for a Zee Cine Award for Best Choreographer for the song "Aisa Jadoo Dala Re" from [[Khakee|Khakhee]] (2004). He won the Filmfare award for best choreography in 2007 for the song "Beedi" from [[Omkara (2006 film)|Omkara]] (2006).

Ganesh choreographed five notable films in 2006, namely ''[[Rang De Basanti]]'', ''[[Phir Hera Pheri]]'', ''[[Golmaal: Fun Unlimited|Golmaal]]'', ''[[Omkara (2006 film)|Omkara]]'' and ''[[Lage Raho Munna Bhai]]''.

Ganesh decided to pursue a career in film direction. [[Manoj Bajpayee|Manoj Bajpai]] and [[Juhi Chawla]] star in his debut film [[Swami (2007 film)|Swami (2007)]], which he also produced and wrote.

Ganesh Acharya directed the comedy film [[Money Hai Toh Honey Hai|Money Hai To Honey Hai]] in 2008. He appeared as a villain in the Tamil film [[Rowthiram]] in 2011.

Ganesh Acharya choreographed the famous song "[[Chikni Chameli]]" from the 2012 film [[Agneepath (2012 film)|Agneepath]], which starred [[Katrina Kaif]].

His favourite dancer is [[Govinda (actor)|Govinda]], and his favourite actress is [[Madhuri Dixit]].

He made a cameo appearance as Mr. Zar in the hit Chinese film [[Operation Mekong]] (2016).

== Filmography ==
=== Choreographer ===
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* ''[[Ayalaan]]'' (2022)
* ''[[Pushpa: The Rise]]'' (2021)
* ''[[Coolie No. 1 (2020 film)|Coolie No.1]]'' (2020)
* ''[[Pailwaan]]'' (2019)
* ''[[Simmba]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Zero (2018 film)|Zero]]'' (2018)
* ''[[K.G.F: Chapter 1]]'' (2018, Hindi Dubbed version)
* ''[[Batti Gul Meter Chalu]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Sanju]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Baaghi 2]]'' (2018, song "''[[Ek Do Teen (song)|Ek Do Teen]]''")
* ''[[Padmaavat]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Bhikari]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Judwaa 2]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Bhoomi (2017 film)|Bhoomi]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Sarkar 3]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Munna Michael]]'' (2017)
* ''[[DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Toilet: Ek Prem Katha]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Badrinath Ki Dulhania]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Jolly LLB 2]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Baar Baar Dekho]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Dongari Ka Raja]]'' (2016, song "Choli Block Buster")
* ''[[Housefull 3]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Baaghi (2016 film)|Baaghi]]'' (2016)
* ''Downtown'' (2016)
* ''[[Sanam Re]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Bajirao Mastani]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Singh Is Bliing]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Calendar Girls (2015 film)|Calendar Girls]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Brothers (2015 film)|Brothers]]'' (2015, song ''[[Mera Naam Mary Hai]]'')
* ''[[Welcome Back (film)|Welcome Back]]'' (2015)
* ''Suresh'' (2015)
* ''[[Mumbai Can Dance Saala]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Humshakals]]'' (2014)
* ''[[PK (film)|PK]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Heropanti]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Main Tera Hero]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Mr. Money]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Commando: A One Man Army]]'' (2013)
* ''[[ABCD: Any Body Can Dance]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Chashme Baddoor (2013 film)|Chashme Baddoor]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Zila Ghaziabad]]'' (2013)<ref>[http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/sanjay-dutt-turns-item-boy-in-zila-ghaziabad/907879/ at IndianExpress.com]</ref>
* ''[[Special 26]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Main Krishna Hoon]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Casanovva]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Dabangg 2]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Khiladi 786]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Son of Sardaar]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Chakravyuh (2012 film)|Chakravyuh]]'' (2012)
* ''[[OMG – Oh My God!]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Heroine (2012 film)|Heroine]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Jeena Hai Toh Thok Daal]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Department (film)|Department]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Agneepath (2012 film)|Agneepath]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Bodyguard (2011 Hindi film)|Bodyguard]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Singham]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Double Dhamaal]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Bin Bulaye Baraati]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Isi Life Mein]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Khuda Kasam]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Action Replayy]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Khatta Meetha (2010 film)|Khatta Meetha]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Raavan]]'' (2010)
* ''[[My Friend Ganesha 3]]'' (2010)
* ''[[De Dana Dan]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Jail (2009 film)|Jail]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Baabarr]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Shadow (2009 Hindi film)|Shadow]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Teree Sang]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Ek Se Bure Do]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Kisse Pyaar Karoon]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Victory (2009 film)|Victory]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Hari Puttar: A Comedy of Terrors]]'' (2008)
* ''[[God Tussi Great Ho]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Mehbooba (2008 film)|Mehbooba]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Haal-e-Dil]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Krazzy 4]]'' (2008)
* ''[[U Me Aur Hum]]'' (2008)
* ''[[One Two Three]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Race (2008 film)|Race]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaa?]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Sunday (2008 film)|Sunday]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Halla Bol]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Dhamaal]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Chak De! India]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Aap Kaa Surroor (film)|Aap Kaa Surroor]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Swami (2007 film)|Swami]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Ek Chalis Ki Last Local]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Nehlle Pe Dehlla]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Risk (2007 film)|Risk]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Bhagam Bhag]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Jaane Hoga Kya]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Lage Raho Munna Bhai]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Omkara (2006 film)|Omkara]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Golmaal: Fun Unlimited|Golmaal]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Phir Hera Pheri]]'' (2006)
* ''[[36 China Town]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Humko Deewana Kar Gaye]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Saawan... The Love Season]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Chingaari]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Rang De Basanti]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Dosti: Friends Forever]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Deewane Huye Paagal]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Garam Masala (2005 film)|Garam Masala]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Shaadi No. 1]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Shabnam Mausi]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Main Aisa Hi Hoon]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Blackmail (2005 film)|Blackmail]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Insan]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Vayasu Pasanga]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Aabra Ka Daabra]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Aitraaz]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Madhoshi]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Taarzan: The Wonder Car]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Mujhse Shaadi Karogi]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Garv]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Aan: Men at Work]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Run (2004 film)|Run]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Masti (2004 film)|Masti]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Kismat (2004 film)|Kismat]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Woh Tera Naam Tha]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Aetbaar]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Khakee]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Plan (film)|Plan]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Sssshhh...]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Zameen (2003 film)|Zameen]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Chupke Se]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Tere Naam]]'' (2003)
* ''[[The Hero (2004 film)|The Hero]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Ek Aur Ek Gyarah]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Dhund: The Fog]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Love at Times Square]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Kucch To Hai]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Chalo Ishq Ladaaye]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Rishtey (film)|Rishtey]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Waah! Tera Kya Kehna]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Annarth]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Road (film)|Road]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Shakti: The Power]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Chor Machaye Shor]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Soch]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Jaani Dushman]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Yeh Hai Jalwa]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Akhiyon Se Goli Maare]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Badhaai Ho Badhaai]]'' (2002)
* ''[[The Legend of Bhagat Singh]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Hum Kisise Kum Nahin (2002 film)|Hum Kisise Kum Nahin]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Pyar Ki Dhun]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Kranti (2002 film)|Kranti]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Raaz (2002 film)|Raaz]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Deewaanapan]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Indian (2001 film)|Indian]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Ittefaq (2001 film)|Ittefaq]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Lajja (2001 film)|Lajja]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Jodi No.1]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Farz (2001 film)|Farz]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Khiladi 420]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Aaghaaz]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Shikari (2000 film)|Shikari]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Hadh Kar Di Aapne]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Refugee (2000 film)|Refugee]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Kunwara]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Jung (2000 film)|Jung]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Beti No.1]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Joru Ka Ghulam]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Chal Mere Bhai]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Baaghi (2000 film)|Baaghi]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge]]'' (2000)
* ''[[En Sakhiye]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Thakshak]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Vaastav: The Reality]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Hello Brother (1999 film)|Hello Brother]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Baadshah (1999 film)|Baadshah]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Arjun Pandit (1999 film)|Arjun Pandit]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Mann (film)|Mann]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Hote Hote Pyaar Ho Gaya]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Haseena Maan Jaayegi]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Sirf Tum]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Anari No.1]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Jaanam Samjha Karo]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Silsila Hai Pyar Ka]]'' (1999)
* ''[[International Khiladi]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Kaala Samrajya]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Lal Baadshah]]''(1999)
* ''[[Wajood (1998 film)|Wajood]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Soldier (1998 Indian film)|Soldier]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Bade Miyan Chote Miyan]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Bandhan (1998 film)|Bandhan]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Tirchhi Topiwale]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Achanak (1998 film)|Achanak]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Gharwali Baharwali]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Badmaash (1998 film)|Badmaash]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Judwaa]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Ghulam-E-Mustafa]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Bhai (1997 film)|Bhai]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Ziddi (1997 film)|Ziddi]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Auzaar]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Chhote Sarkar (1996 film)|Chhote Sarkar]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Saajan Chale Sasural]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Coolie No. 1 (1995 film)|Coolie No. 1]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Taaqat (1995 film)|Taaqat]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Maidan-E-Jung]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Anaam]]'' (1992)
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===Actor===
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* ''[[Night Dancers: The Reboot]]'' (TBA)
* ''[[Dehati Disco]]'' (2022)
* ''[[Zero (2018 film)|Zero]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Mausam Ikrar Ke Do Pal Pyar Ke]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Operation Mekong]]'' (Chinese Movie, 2016)
* ''[[Welcome Back (film)|Welcome Back]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Hey Bro]]'' (2015)
* ''[[ABCD: Any Body Can Dance]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Rowthiram]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Trishna (2011 film)|Trishna]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Raavan]]'' (2010)
* ''Vighnaharta Shree Siddhivinayak'' (2009)
* ''[[Money Hai Toh Honey Hai]]'' (2008)
* ''Jalwa - Fun in Love'' (2005)
* ''[[Vayasu Pasanga]]'' (2004)
* ''Koi Hai'' (2003)
* ''[[Road (film)|Road]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Company (2002 film)|Company]]'' (2002)
* ''[[En Sakhiye]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Hands Up! (2000 film)|Hands Up!]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Ghatak: Lethal|Ghatak]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharnii]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Roti Ki Keemat]]'' (1990)
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=== Director ===
# ''[[Yami (2007 film)|Swami]]'' (2007)
# ''[[Money Hai Toh Honey Hai]]'' (2008)
# ''[[Angel (2011 film)|Angel]]'' (2011)
# ''[[Bhikari (2017 film)|Bhikari]]'' (2017)

== Personal life ==

In November 2000, Ganesh married film producer Vidhi Acharya.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Have you seen these pictures of choreographer Ganesh Acharya from his wedding day 19 years ago! - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/have-you-seen-these-pictures-of-choreographer-ganesh-acharya-from-his-wedding-day-19-years-ago/articleshow/72122080.cms|access-date=2020-12-01|website=[[The Times of India]]|language=en}}</ref> They have a daughter named Soundarya Acharya.

== References ==
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