Bollywood's Best Dancers
by Sherazade | created - 16 Nov 2015 | updated - 23 Oct 2017 | PublicThe top 20 most memorable dancers in Bollywood history from 1970 - Present
1. Sridevi
Actress | English Vinglish
Sridevi was born on August 13, 1963 in her father's hometown of Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India. Her mother was from Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. So Sridevi grew up speaking Telugu and Tamil. She has a sister named Srilatha and a stepbrother named Satish. Her dad passed away during the year 1991, while ...
See her dancing highlights in these films: Chandni, Suhaagan, Himmatwala (1983), Banjaran, Mr. India, Nagina, Nagina 2, Pathar Ke Insan, Mera Kaha Manoge, Ram Avataar & Karma.
2. Govinda
Actor | Coolie No. 1
Govinda was born on December 21, 1963. Govinda has acted in over 120 films since his debut in 1986. Govinda is best-known for his comedy related roles; his powerful contribution in dancing in Bollywood is inevitable. He is one of the most successful actors and is definitely the best dancer in ...
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3. Madhuri Dixit
Actress | Dil To Pagal Hai
Madhuri Dixit is one of the most acclaimed actors and Kathak dancers Bollywood have ever witnessed. Born in a Marathi Brahmin Koknastha family to Mr. Shankar and Mrs. Snehlata, Madhuri Dixit has two sisters Rupa, Bharti, and brother Ajit. She performed decently well in her academics and aspired to ...
See her dancing highlights in these films: Lajja, Devdas, Pukar, Beta, Saajan, Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, Raja & Khalnayak.
4. Prabhu Deva
Prabhu Deva, born in Mysuru, Karnataka, India, is a multi-talented Indian actor, choreographer, and film director who has left an indelible mark on the Indian entertainment industry. Often referred to as the "Indian Michael Jackson" for his exceptional dance skills, Prabhu Deva is known for his ...
See his dancing highlights in these films: Disney's ABCD, ABCD 2, Pukar, Hum Se Hai Muqabala, OMG, Rowdy Rathore & R....Rajkumar.
5. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Actress | Jodhaa Akbar
Born into a traditional south Indian family, Aishwarya started modeling at a young age. This green-blue-eyed beauty appeared in advertisements for many prestigious firms; the ones that brought her into the limelight were the garden sari and the Pepsi ad. Crowned Miss India 1994 runner-up, she was a...
See her dancing highlights in these films: Robot, Taal, Devdas, Dhoom 2, Action Replayy, Bride and Prejudice, Guzaarish, Shakti: the Power & Bunty aur Babli.
6. Hrithik Roshan
Actor | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Hrithik Roshan is an Indian actor, born on 10th January 1974, well known globally for his versatile roles, unmatchable dancing skills and attractive looks.
After having appeared in films as a child actor in the 1980s, Roshan made his film debut in a leading role in Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000) for ...
See his dancing highlights in these films: Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, Yaadein, Dhoom 2, Lakshya, Mujhse Dosti Karoge, Kabhi Kushie Kabhi Gham, Luck by Chance & Krrish.
7. Amrita Rao
Actress | Vivah
Amrita was born in the Rao family on June 7, 1986 in Mumbai, She speaks Konkani. She comes from a well to do Hindu family. Her dad owns an Advertising Agency.
Amrita did not want to purse any career with Bollywood as she wanted to graduate in psychology, which she eventually did.
No stranger to ...
See her dancing highlights in: Ishq Vishq, Main Hoon Na & Deewaar.
8. Shahid Kapoor
Actor | Haider
Shahid's rise to stardom reads like a bollywood script: from a struggler to a winner. With his hard work, perseverance and sincerity, he has written his own destiny.
Shahid is a mine of unabashed talent and spark, beneath his calm and innocent veneer. Shahid Kapoor is young and vibrant, with a ...
See his dancing highlights in these films: Ishq Vishq, Jab We Met, Haider, Shandaar, Mausam & Chance Pe Dance.
9. Shilpa Shetty Kundra
Actress | Baazigar
Among very few actresses, Shilpa Shetty was nominated for her first film Baazigar (1993). The following year she delivered another blockbuster hit Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994) where she starred with Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. However, the proceeding years her movies failed to succeed at the ...
See her dancing highlights in these films: Shool, Baazigar, Fareb, Dostana, Hathyar & Main Khiladu Tu Anari.
10. Shah Rukh Khan
Actor | Don 2
Known for his trademark gelled spiked up crew cut with sunglasses, Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) is an Indian Bollywood movie star, movie producer, magazine model, showman, public speaker, author, philanthropist and television host/personality working predominantly in Hindi cinema.
Khan began his on-camera ...
See his dancing highlights in these films: Shakti: the Power, Dil Se, Kabhi Kushie Kabhi Gham, Dil To Pagal Hai, Main Hoon Na, Ra.One, Asoka, Billu Barber & Don.
11. Rekha
Actress | Koi... Mil Gaya
Bhanurekha was born in the Tamil-speaking Ganesan household on October 10, 1954. Her dad was the popular Tamil actor, Gemini, while her mom was a popular Telugu actress, Pushpavalli. She has seven sisters and one brother. One of her sisters is Dr. Kamala Selvaraj, while another one, Radha, lives in...
See her dancing highlights in these films: Umrao Jaan, Suhaag, Khoobsurat (1980) & Muqaddar Ka Sikandar.
12. Amitabh Bachchan
Actor | Black
Amitabh Bachchan was born on October 11, 1942 in Allahabad, British India (present-day Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India) to legendary poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan & Teji Bachchan. He also has a brother named Ajitabh. He completed his education from Uttar Pradesh and moved to Bombay to find work as a ...
See his dancing highlights in these films: Sholay (1975), Don (1978), Hum (1991), Laawaris (1981), Baghban, Kabhie Kushi Kabhi Gham & Silsila.
13. Hema Malini
Actress | Baghban
Hema was born in the Tamil-speaking Chakravarthy household on October 16, 1948 in Ammankudi, Tamil Nadu. Her dad's name is V.S.R. Chakravarthy and her mom, Jaya, was a film producer. She was enrolled in the Chennai-based Andhra Mahila Sabha.
After performing as a dancer in a 1961 regional movie, she...
See her dancing highlights in these films: Sholay, Dream Girl, Raja Jani, Abhinetri, Hiraasat, Johnny Mera Naam & Dream Girl.
14. Mithun Chakraborty
Actor | The Tashkent Files
Mithun Chakraborty, whose birth name was Gouranga Chakraborty, is an actor, producer, and politician. He is a former Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament and has worked in several Hindi and Bengali films.
He studied at Oriental Seminary and then cleared his B.Sc. degree in Chemistry from Scottish Church...
See his dancing highlights in these films: Disco Dancer, Dance Dance, Aamne Samne, Kismetwala, Main Balwaan & Hiraasat
15. Malaika Arora
Actress | Dabangg
Born to a Punjabi father and Malayali Catholic mother, Malaika Arora started as a MTV VJ when MTV was launched in India. Recognizing her potential, MTV India gave her prime time roles in their shows "Love Line" and "Style Check". She also hosted award ceremonies and concerts on the television ...
See her dancing highlights in these films: Dil Se, Kaal, Kaante, Dabangg, Dabangg 2, Doli Ki Doli, Housefull 2 & Gabbar Singh.
16. Jaaved Jaaferi
Actor | Salaam Namaste
Syed Jaaved Ahmed Jaaferi was born on December 04, 1963 in Malliwala to comedian Jagdeep and his wife Begam Jaffry. He is an actor, dancer and comedian. He married Zebi Bhaktiar in 1989 and this marriage ended in 1990. He married second time to Habiba Jaffrey and has 4 children, including actor ...
17. Helen
Actress | Don
Helen was born in Burma to an Anglo Indian father named George Desmier and a Burmese mother named Marlene. Her father went missing during the Second World War. Her family migrated to India in 1942 as refugees in order to escape from the Japanese invasion of Burma. Helen was introduced to Bollywood ...
See her dancing highlights in these films: Inkaar, Don (1978), Abdullah, Kaala Sona, Saazish & Sholay.
18. Jacqueline Fernandez
Actress | Aladin
Jacqueline Fernandez is a Sri Lankan actress from Manama, Bahrain and was raised in a multi-ethnic family. Jacqueline's father Elroy Fernandez is from Sri Lanka (Sinhalese - Catholic)and her mother Kim is a Malaysian. She has two brothers and an older sister. Her parents moved to Bahrain in 1980s ...
See her dancing highlights in these films: Kick, Bangistan, Aladin, Race 2 & Roy.
19. Varun Dhawan
Actor | Badlapur
Varun Dhawan is the son of the Indian film director David Dhawan. He completed his education at the Bombay Scottish School in Mumbai and went on to graduate from Nottingham Trent University, UK, with a degree in Business Management.
Dhawan debuted in the film industry in 2012 with the film Student ...
See his dancing highlights in these films: Disney's ABCD 2, Student of the Year & Main Tera Hero.
20. Tiger Shroff
Actor | War
Jai Hemant Shroff, known professionally as Tiger Shroff, is an Indian actor and martial artist. He began learning Wushu and Taekwondo at the age of four, taking inspiration from Bruce Lee.
Shroff studied at the American School of Bombay before pursuing his higher education. However, while pursuing ...
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