Mugur Sundar
Mugur Sundar (Kannada: ಮುಗೂರ್ ಸುಂದರ್) [1] is an Indian dance choreographer. He works in South Indian cinema. He has directed dance sequences for more than 1000 south-Indian movies.[1] Sundar was born in Mugur, a village in Mysore district, Karnataka. He has three sons, Prabhu Deva, Raju Sundaram and Nagendra Prasad, who are established dance masters. One of his sons is a judge on the television program AATA 4. Sundaram was a judge on Vijay TV's programsJodi No.1 and Jodi No.1 Season Two. His fellow judges were Silambarasan and Sangeetha.
Mugur Sundar | |
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| Born | Mugur Sundar 31 October 1938 (aged 87) |
| Other names | Sundaram |
| Occupation | Choreographer, film director, actor |
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In 2001, he directed his first Kannada movie Manasella Neene. It was a remake of Telugu movie Manasanthaa Nuvve. His son, Nagendra Prasad, played a lead role in the movie.[1][2]
Sundar played a guest role in a Kannada movie Thabbali. He also choreographed a song for the same movie.[3]
Mugur Sundar is also known for mentoring many upcoming dancers and choreographers in the South Indian film industry. His unique choreography style blends classical Indian dance with modern cinematic movements, influencing generations of performers. Beyond films and television, Sundar has been invited to cultural events and dance reality shows across India, where he is respected as a pioneer in popularizing dance in mainstream cinema. His legacy continues through not only his children but also through numerous artists who consider him their inspiration.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Prabhu Deva's dad turns director - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ ""Manesella Neene" team in Malaysia". Archived from the original on 2004-06-19. Retrieved 2012-12-20.
- ↑ "8 films releasing today. Pick your flick". Archived from the original on 2009-02-23. Retrieved 2012-12-20.