Prabhu Deva

Prabhu Deva, man, what a legend. Born in Mysuru, he’s basically the guy you think of when you hear “dance” in Indian cinema. People have been calling him the “Indian Michael Jackson” forever, and honestly, that’s not even an exaggeration. His moves? Ridiculously good. He started killing it as a choreographer in the ‘90s, showing up everywhere with these wild, fresh steps no one had seen before. The film industry couldn’t get enough of him—he was the go-to guy for any song that needed to pop off. But he didn’t just stick to choreography. The guy’s a total overachiever—he jumped into acting too. His first major flick as a lead was “Indhu” back in ‘94, and from there, he just kept rolling out hits, especially in the South. “Kadhalan” and “Minsara Kanavu” are classics, not just for the acting but also because he turned every dance sequence into an event. And Bollywood? Yeah, he took over there too. “Wanted” in 2009 really put him on the map for Hindi audiences, and suddenly everyone wanted a piece of him. After that, he hammered out hits like “Rowdy Rathore” and “R... Rajkumar,” proving he wasn’t just a one-hit wonder. Directing? Oh, he does that too. He’s handled everything from Tamil blockbusters to big Bollywood releases like “Singh is Bling.” Plus, he even runs his own dance academy, turning out the next generation of stars. The guy’s pretty much everywhere, and honestly, Indian cinema just wouldn’t be the same without him.