Ranju Varghese[1][2] (born 1 January 1984) is an Indian song director and choreographer based in Bollywood. He is known for directing, designing, conceptualizing, and choreographing over 200 projects, including songs for movies, music videos, and ad films.[3][4][5][6]

Ranju Varghese
Born1 January 1984
Occupation(s)Choreographer, Director
SpouseKadambari Ranju Varghese
ChildrenDiorr Varghese

Career

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Before establishing himself as an independent choreographer and director, Varghese served as a chief assistant choreographer for the renowned choreographer duo Bosco and Caesar for a decade. He has since directed, designed, conceptualized, and choreographed numerous songs for Bollywood movies such as Adipurush, Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, Total Dhamaal[7], and many more.[8]

Works and filmography

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Film Songs
[I] Film
The Raid 2
Maa
Sajna
Dashmi
Kisi ka Bhai Kisi ki Jaan
Aadipurush[9][10]
Three Cheers - Maka Naka
Zombivli
Dhokha
Coolie No.1 [Tujhe apna maanu]
The Big Bull
Jai Mummy Di
Tanhaji The unsung Warrior
Total Dhamaal[7][11][12]
Blank: Ali Ali Song[13][14][15]
Helicopter Eela [All Songs]
Mauli[16]
One day
Body: Aaina
Bypass Road
Bablu Bachelor
Meri pyaari Bindu (Maana - the film version & Meri Pyaari Bindu - Proposal sequence) (YRF films)
Kya Kool Hain Hum 3
Fuddu (promotional track with Sunny Leone and Sharman Joshi)[1]
Firrkiee:
Jack n Dill[1]
3 DEV
Yaar Bandooka (for Eros)
Sangharsh (Gheun tak)
Bhutaacha Honeymoon
Married to America (Rabba Re)
Officer

Music videos and promos

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Music Videos & Promos
Title Role
Tere Ho Jaaye [Zee Music] DIRECTOR & PRODUCER
Dua Kijiye [Tips Music] DIRECTOR & PRODUCER
Apne Pyar Ke Sapne DIRECTOR & PRODUCER
Ishq Ka Asar DIRECTOR & PRODUCER
Bohot Pyaar Karte hai DIRECTOR & PRODUCER
Teri Bewafai [Zee Music] DIRECTOR & PRODUCER
Teri Yaadein DIRECTOR & PRODUCER
Tu Mujhse Juda [Zee Music] DIRECTOR & PRODUCER
Har Haal mein [Zee Music] DIRECTOR & PRODUCER
Blockbuster DIRECTOR
Hisaab [Zee Music] DIRECTOR & PRODUCER
Kaale Kaale Chashmein [Zee Music] DIRECTOR & PRODUCER
Mubarak [Zee Music] DIRECTOR & PRODUCER
Dheere Dheere tumse [Zee Music][17] DIRECTOR
Aashik hoon [Zee Music] DIRECTOR
Dil Se Mere Utar Gaye (Directed & Choreographed) [Zee Music] DIRECTOR
Jaa Rahe Ho (Directed & Choreographed) for Sa Re Ga Ma Music DIRECTOR & PRODUCER
Buhebaariya (Directed & Choreographed) for Sa Re Ga Ma Music DIRECTOR & PRODUCER
Tu baithe mere saamne (Directed & Choreographed) [Zee Music] DIRECTOR
Devotional music videos (Directed & Choreographed) [Zee Music] DIRECTOR
Humko toh Pyaar Ho Gaya (Directed & Choreographed) DIRECTOR
Aankhon ki Taalim (Directed & Choreographed) (*ing Rajneeish Duggal) DIRECTOR & PRODUCER
Neendo se Breakup (Directed & Choreographed) for Meet Bros. DIRECTOR
Celebrate India (Directed & Choreographed) DIRECTOR & PRODUCER
Saiyyoni tere pyaar mein [Tips Music][18] CHOREOGRAPHER
Sazaa [for Tips Music] CHOREOGRAPHER
Tere Do Naina CHOREOGRAPHER
Yeh galiyan yeh choubara CHOREOGRAPHER
Get Dirty CHOREOGRAPHER
Zaroori Hai DIRECTOR
Zaroori Hai feat Papon DIRECTOR
Teri Maa CHOREOGRAPHER
Neel Samandar CHOREOGRAPHER
Music Video for JBL speakers CHOREOGRAPHER
Music Video For All of Me Baarish CHOREOGRAPHER
Music Video for Mr. Sonu Nigam [Aa bhio jaa tu] CHOREOGRAPHER
Music Video for Colgate Maxfresh CHOREOGRAPHER
Ek vaari: T series music video (feat Aayushmaan Khurana) CHOREOGRAPHER
Halka HaLka : T series music video (feat Raahat Fateh Ali Khan) CHOREOGRAPHER
Music Video for Galiyaan CHOREOGRAPHER
National Anthem for Mardaani CHOREOGRAPHER
Music Video for MTV for Actor Diljit Dosanjh 'Singh is Stylish' CHOREOGRAPHER
Music Video for International Pop Artist 'Mumzy Stranger' & 'Tasha tah' [Kurbaan] DIRECTOR
Music Video Challa for Mtv nokia music factory CHOREOGRAPHER
Promotional Video for MTV show called 'Kaisi Yeh Yaariyan' CHOREOGRAPHER
Campus Diaries anthem ( feat Raftaar and Manj) CHOREOGRAPHER
Promos for Bipasha Basu's 'Unleash' & 'Breakfree' DVD's CHOREOGRAPHER
Tera Intezaar for Director Vishal Chaturvedi CHOREOGRAPHER
Magnet CHOREOGRAPHER
Punjabiya de Gall CHOREOGRAPHER
Humsafar CHOREOGRAPHER

Ad films

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Ad Films
Title Role
Ghadi detergent (2023) CHOREOGRAPHER
Ghadi Detergent holi (Directed) DIRECTOR
ad for dada diya n all CHOREOGRAPHER
Ghadi Detergent CHOREOGRAPHER
Glori Handwash [CO - Directed with Dir Pradeep Sarkar] ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Nestle Ceregrow : Badhna jaari hai [Lockdown Commercial] ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Glory soap CHOREOGRAPHER
Corona warrior ko salaam[19] CHOREOGRAPHER
Gold loan commercial with Amit ji [Muthooth] CHOREOGRAPHER
Ad films with Paritosh [Ujjeevan] CHOREOGRAPHER
Jio Football Campaign CHOREOGRAPHER
IPL Jio Dhan Dhana Dhan Campaign CHOREOGRAPHER
Coca-Cola commercial CHOREOGRAPHER
Muthoot Finance 1 CHOREOGRAPHER
Muthoot Finance 2 CHOREOGRAPHER
Dish Savaar Hai (Dish Avatar) CHOREOGRAPHER
Sahara Commercial CHOREOGRAPHER
Sahara insurance commercial CHOREOGRAPHER
Celebrate Goodness (Directed and Choreographed for Govt of India) CHOREOGRAPHER
Snapdeal.com Commercial CHOREOGRAPHER
Idea – Ullu banaaving series CHOREOGRAPHER
Dabur Vatika Shampoo – Hair Dance CHOREOGRAPHER
Wee Store' CHOREOGRAPHER
Arise TV CHOREOGRAPHER
Tata Shakti CHOREOGRAPHER
Dabur Vaatika Commercial CHOREOGRAPHER
Colgate Maxfresh 2 CHOREOGRAPHER
Yippee Noodles -Slurp Muahh (For Director Pradeep Sarkar) CHOREOGRAPHER
Provogue Deodorants (For MTV-Viacom 18) CHOREOGRAPHER
Book My Show Coomercial – Mood Kiya, Book Kiya CHOREOGRAPHER
7 Up Musical Commercial (I Feel Up) CHOREOGRAPHER
Royal Stag Commercial CHOREOGRAPHER
Eleen Hair Product CHOREOGRAPHER
Himgange Hair Oil CHOREOGRAPHER
Colgate maxfresh commercial CHOREOGRAPHER
Knorr soup CHOREOGRAPHER
Farmlite biscuits CHOREOGRAPHER
Polycab wires. (carnival theme commercial) CHOREOGRAPHER
Nirma Advance :Jo Chahiya Woh Chahiya CHOREOGRAPHER
Pahal Yojna Commercial (Govt of India CHOREOGRAPHER
Fiama Di Wills Commercial CHOREOGRAPHER
Patanjali Noodles Commercial CHOREOGRAPHER
Patanjali Aloeamla Commercial CHOREOGRAPHER
Just Buy Live Commercial series CHOREOGRAPHER
Tops pickles CHOREOGRAPHER
Kutchina kithcen appliances CHOREOGRAPHER
Kutchina kitchen appliances 2 CHOREOGRAPHER

Web series

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Web Series
Title Role
Cold Lassi aur Chicken Masala CHOREOGRAPHER

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Sridevi was epitome of talent: Choreographer Ranju Varghese". www.peepingmoon.com. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  2. ^ "'VED' (MARATHI) REVIEW". Film Information. 30 December 2022. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Nominations announced for the Planet Marathi presents Filmfare Awards Marathi 2022 | Filmfare.com". www.filmfare.com. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Bollywood Roundup: Vidya Balan, Anil Kapoor, Aahana Kumra, and more..." INDIA New England News. 28 January 2019. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  5. ^ https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/sridevi-was-epitome-of-talent-choreographer-ranju-varghese-118102600970_1.html
  6. ^ Mitra, Shilajit (21 February 2019). "Choreographing Madhuri Dixit was like winning an award: Ranju Varghese". Cinema Express. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  7. ^ a b Anil Kapoor an explosion of positive energy: Ranju Varghese
  8. ^ "Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbals fiery chemistry and dance moves in BLOCKBUSTER set the screen on fire". mirchi.in. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  9. ^ "Ranju Varghese: Kajol is a one-take artiste". The Times of India. 12 October 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  10. ^ Mitra, Shilajit (20 February 2019). "Comedy requires energy, timing, and presence of mind: Ajay Devgn". Cinema Express. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  11. ^ "Anil Kapoor an explosion of positive energy: Ranju Varghese". Zee News. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  12. ^ ""Anil Kapoor an explosion of positive energy" - Ranju Varghese - Weekly Voice". weeklyvoice.com. 30 January 2019. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  13. ^ "Akshay Kumar and Karan Kapadia are here to turn on the swag levels with 'Ali Ali' song from 'Blank'". www.peepingmoon.com. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  14. ^ "Blank: Akshay Kumar shoots for a special song". The Indian Express. 9 April 2019. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  15. ^ Entertainment, Quint (25 April 2019). "Akshay Kumar & Karan Kapadia Groove in 'Blank' Song 'Ali Ali'". TheQuint. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  16. ^ "'Mauli' makers share a BTS photo of Riteish Deshmukh with choreographer Ranju Varghese from the film sets". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  17. ^ "Check Out Latest Hindi Video Song 'Dheere Dheere Tumse Pyaar Hogaya' Teaser Sung By Stebin Ben | Hindi Video Songs". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  18. ^ ishanair (5 March 2019). "UA Exclusive| Ranju Varghese: Madhuri ma'am dancing to my steps is already an award won". Urban Asian. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  19. ^ Natasha Coutinho (14 March 2019). "Saif Ali Khan shoots for a song in Ajay Devgn's Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
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