Geeta Kapur, affectionately known as Geeta Maa, is a well-known face of the TV industry, known for her bubbly and fun-loving personality while judging the various dance reality shows. She is also known for her choreography in films like Asoka (2001), Saathiya (2002), Heyy Babyy (2007), Tees Maar Khan (2010), and Happy New Year (2014).
Early Life and Career
Geeta Kapur was born on July 5, 1973, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Her journey in the world of dance began at the age of 15, when she joined the renowned choreographer Farah Khan’s group.
Kapur’s career took off as she assisted Farah Khan in creating some of Bollywood’s most iconic dance sequences in films such as “Duplicate.” “Dil Se,” “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,” “Dil Toh Pagal Hai,” “Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham,” “Mohabbatein,” “Kal Ho Na Ho,” “Main Hoon Na,” and “Om Shanti Om.”
She also appeared as a dancer in songs like “Dum Tara” by Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, “Tujhe Yaad Na Meri Aaye’ from the movie Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and “Gori Gori” from Main Hoon Na.
Geeta Kapur On Top
After some time, she sarted her innings as an independent choreographer with the 2000 film “Asoka,” where she choreographed the song “Roshni Se,” followed by films like Saathiya (2002), Hassil (2003), Heyy Babyy (2007), Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic (2008), Ghajini (2008), Aladin (2009), Tees Maar Khan’s Sheila Ki Jawani’ (2010), We Are Family (2010), Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya (2011), and Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi (2012).
Her talent and hard work did not go unnoticed, and soon she became a household name, not just for her choreography but also for her appearances in reality dance shows.
As a judge on several seasons of the popular dance reality shows “Dance India Dance,” “DID Li’l Masters,” and “India’s Best Dancer,” Geeta Kapur won hearts with her compassionate approach and her ability to nurture young talent. Her contributions to the field have been immense, and she has been instrumental in shaping the careers of many aspiring dancers
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