Ramayana: Shiamak Davar to choreograph Yash's fiery Shiv Tandav- Reports

Namit Malhotra and Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming cinematic extravaganza, Ramayana, has already become the talk of the town. The magnum opus promises grandeur with an ensemble cast featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sunny Deol, and Sai Pallavi in pivotal roles. The collaboration of two music legends- A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer- has already set expectations sky-high. Now, adding more excitement, celebrated choreographer Shiamak Davar has officially confirmed his association with this ambitious retelling of the Indian epic.

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Shiamak Confirms His Involvement

In a recent conversation with Instant Bollywood, Davar dropped a major revelation. When asked if he would revisit something like Dil Toh Pagal Hai, he hinted, “Abhi yeh jo naya film kar raha hun woh Dil Toh Pagal Hai nahi hai, woh Ramayana hai. So let’s wait and see what happens.”

Taken aback, the interviewer asked, “You’re doing something for Ramayana?” Shiamak laughed and replied, “Of course, I’m always excited about my films. Yeah, so I’m choreographing it.”

When asked if it was indeed the Ranbir Kapoor starrer, he simply confirmed, “Yeah.” He further added, “This will be very different, isliye mai kar raha hun.”

Yash’s Fierce Shiv Tandav

Soon after the announcement, speculations began circulating about who exactly Davar would be choreographing. Some reports suggested that he might be choreograph Ranbir Kapoor. However, fans were quick to voice their opinions- many felt it would be inappropriate for Lord Rama’s character to perform dance sequences in Ramayana.

Now, new buzz on social media suggests that Yash, who portrays the formidable Demon King Ravana, will be the one performing under Davar’s direction. Allegedly, Shiamak will choreograph a powerful rendition of the ‘Shiv Tandav’.

At present, no official confirmation has been released, so fans will have to wait for further details.

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Shiamak Davar: The Maestro of Movement

A pioneer in modern Indian choreography, Shiamak Davar made his dazzling Bollywood debut with the late Yash Chopra’s Dil Toh Pagal Hai. His distinct dance style revolutionized Bollywood choreography and introduced structured contemporary dance to Indian cinema. His work in Taal (1999) became iconic, blending grace and innovation in every frame. Beyond films, Shiamak’s dance academies have nurtured generations of performers, while his international collaborations have taken Indian dance to a global stage.