Shobi (choreographer)
Shobi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Shobi Paulraj Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Dance choreographer |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse | Lalitha Shobi |
| Relatives | Robert (cousin) Alphonsa (cousin) |
Shobi Paulraj is an Indian choreographer in the Tamil film industry. He has also worked on some Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam films. He is the founder of IBO Dance Studio.
Career
After assisting choreographers such as Raju Sundaram, DKS Babu and Chinni Prakash while also working as background dancer for many songs, he made his debut as choreographer with Vasool Raja MBBS where he choreographed his first song "Aalwarpettai Aaluda".[1][2]
Filmography
Choreographer
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Vasool Raja MBBS | Tamil | |
| 2005 | Thirupaachi | Tamil | |
| Sachein | Tamil | ||
| Aaru | Tamil | ||
| Sivakasi | Tamil | ||
| 2006 | Aathi | Tamil | |
| Paramasivan | Tamil | ||
| Bommarillu | Telugu | Song: "Kani Ippudu" | |
| Vikramarkudu | Telugu | Song: "College Papala" | |
| 2007 | Yamadonga | Telugu | Song: "Nunugu Misalodu" |
| Thaamirabharani | Tamil | ||
| Vel | Tamil | ||
| Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Tamil | ||
| 2008 | Sakkarakatti | Tamil | |
| Santhosh Subramaniam | Tamil | ||
| Kuruvi | Tamil | ||
| Dhaam Dhoom | Tamil | ||
| Jalsa | Telugu | ||
| Seval | Tamil | ||
| 2009 | TN 07 AL 4777 | Tamil | |
| Villu | Tamil | ||
| Kanthaswamy | Tamil | ||
| Sankham | Telugu | ||
| Aadhavan | Tamil | ||
| Vettaikaaran | Tamil | ||
| 2010 | Singam | Tamil | |
| Enthiran | Tamil | ||
| Manmadhan Ambu | Tamil | ||
| 2011 | Mankatha | Tamil | |
| 7 Aum Arivu | Tamil | ||
| Velayudham | Tamil | ||
| 2012 | Nanban | Tamil | |
| Thuppakki | Tamil | ||
| Mallu Singh | Malayalam | ||
| 2013 | Baadshah | Telugu | Song: "Baadshah" |
| Ramayya Vasthavayya | Telugu | Song: "Idhi Ranarangam" | |
| Arrambam | Tamil | ||
| Pandiya Naadu | Tamil | ||
| Attarintiki Daredi | Telugu | ||
| 2014 | Yevadu | Telugu | Song: "Ayyo Paapam" |
| Govindudu Andarivadele | Telugu | Song: "Prathi Chota Nake Swagatham" | |
| Naan Sigappu Manithan | Tamil | ||
| Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty | Hindi | ||
| Kaththi | Tamil | ||
| Lingaa | Tamil | ||
| Jeeva | Tamil | ||
| 2015 | I | Tamil | |
| Aambala | Tamil | ||
| Paayum Puli | Tamil | ||
| Massu Engira Masilamani | Tamil | ||
| Uttama Villain | Tamil | ||
| Vedalam | Tamil | ||
| Thoongavanam | Tamil | ||
| 2016 | Chakravyuha | Kannada | Song: "Geleya Geleya" |
| Jaguar | Telugu/Kannada | ||
| Gethu | Tamil | ||
| A Aa | Telugu | ||
| Kathakali | Tamil | ||
| Iru Mugan | Tamil | ||
| Theri | Tamil | ||
| Maaveeran Kittu | Tamil | ||
| 2017 | Spyder | Telugu/Tamil | |
| Kavan | Tamil | ||
| Si3 | Tamil | ||
| Katha Nayagan | Tamil | ||
| Mersal | Tamil | ||
| Nenjil Thunivirundhal | Tamil/Telugu | ||
| Velaikkaran | Tamil | ||
| 2018 | Sarkar | Tamil | |
| Dev | Tamil | ||
| Rangasthalam | Telugu | Song: "Aa Gattununtava" | |
| 2019 | Namma Veettu Pillai | Tamil | |
| Kaappaan | Tamil | ||
| Bigil | Tamil | ||
| 2020 | Darbar | Tamil | |
| Soorarai Pottru | Tamil | ||
| 2021 | Eeswaran | Tamil | |
| Pushpa: The Rise | Telugu | Song: "Srivalli" | |
| 2022 | Don | Tamil | |
| Prince | Tamil | ||
| Sardar | Tamil | ||
| 2023 | Varisu | Tamil | |
| Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam | Tamil | ||
| Maaveeran | Tamil | ||
| Jawan | Hindi | Song: "Zinda Banda" | |
| 2024 | Kanguva | Tamil | |
| Baby John | Hindi | ||
| 2025 | Madha Gaja Raja | Tamil | |
| Kadhalikka Neramillai | Tamil | ||
| Hari Hara Veera Mallu | Telugu | ||
| Diesel | Tamil | ||
| 2026 | The RajaSaab | Telugu |
Dancer
| Year | Film | Song | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Kushi | "Macarena" | Tamil | |
| Pennin Manathai Thottu | "Kalloori Vaanil" | Tamil | ||
| Rhythm | "Thaniye" | Tamil | ||
| 2001 | Friends | "Rukku Rukku" | Tamil | |
| Minnale | "Azhagiya Theeye" | Tamil | ||
| Shahjahan | "Kadhal Oru" | Tamil | ||
| Majunu | "Pada Pada Pattampoochi" | Tamil | ||
| 2002 | Red | "Kannai Kasakkum" | Tamil | |
| 123 | "Kanchivaram Povom" | Tamil | ||
| Youth | "Old Model Laila" | Tamil | ||
| 2003 | Naaga | "Oka Konte Pillane" | Telugu | |
| Vaseegara | "Oru Thadavai Solvaya" | Tamil | ||
| Kadhal Sadugudu | "Sugandhi Sellai" | Tamil | ||
| Parthiban Kanavu | "Theeradha Dum" | Tamil | ||
| Alai | "Alai Adikuthu" | Tamil | ||
| 2004 | Ghilli | "Kokkarakko" | Tamil | |
| 2006 | Bommarillu | "Kaani Ippudu" | Telugu | |
| 2008 | Santosh Subramaniam | "Kadhaluku Kanngal Illai" | Tamil | Remake of "Kaani Ippudu" |
| Sakkarakatti | "Taxi Taxi Nanba" | Tamil | ||
| 2009 | TN 07 AL 4777 | "Aathichudi" | Tamil | |
| 2010 | Manmadhan Ambu | "Oyyale" | Tamil | |
| 2012 | Nanban | "Asku Laska" | Tamil | |
| Mallu Singh | "Raba Raba" | Malayalam | ||
| 2017 | Kathanayagan | "Sunday Na Bottle Edu" | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Sollividava | "Jai Hanumantha" | Tamil |
Awards and nominations
- Won
- 2009 Vijay Award for Best Choreographer - TN 07 AL 4777[3]
- 2013 Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Choreographer -Pandiya Naadu
- 2012 Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Choreographer - Thuppakki
- 2014 Filmfare Award for Best Dance Choreographer – South - Kaththi[4]
- 2014 Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Choreographer - Kaththi
- 2014 Edison Award for Best Choreographer - Kaththi
- 2014 Vijay Award for Best Choreographer - Jeeva
- 2017 Edison Award for Best Choreographer - Mersal, Velaikkaran
- 2019 Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Choreographer - Bigil[5]
- 2022 Kerala State Film Award for Best Choreography - Thallumaala
- Nominated
- 2008 Vijay Award for Best Choreographer - Sakkarakatti
- 2009 Vijay Award for Best Choreographer - Aadhavan
- 2012 Vijay Award for Best Choreographer - Thuppakki[6][7][8]
- 2024 Filmfare Award for Best Choreography - Jawan[9]
References
- ^ "Dance In His Genes: Shobi And His Inspirations". Silverscreen. 14 August 2015. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ "ஆழ்வார்பேட்டை ஆண்டவா..." Kalki (in Tamil). 19 June 2005. p. 92. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ "UniverCell Vijay Awards - Rajini for excellence, Suriya for entertainment". Behindwoods.com. 31 May 2010. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
- ^ "Winners list: 62nd Britannia Filmfare Awards (South)". The Times of India. 27 June 2015. Archived from the original on 27 June 2015. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
- ^ "Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards 2019". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 31 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ "Thuppakki sweeps Vijay Awards!". The Times of India. 13 May 2013. Archived from the original on 13 May 2013. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- ^ "Vijay Awards 05/31/13". Vijay TV. 31 May 2013. Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- ^ "Stars, big and small". The Hindu. 14 May 2013. Archived from the original on 7 March 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- ^ "List of Nominations for 69th Filmfare Awards 2024". filmfare.com. Retrieved 17 January 2024.