Sajna Najam
Sajna Najam | |
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| Born | Chirayinkeezhu, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Dance choreographer |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouse | Mohammed Najam |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Sana Althaf (niece) |
| Awards | Best Choreography in 2014 for Vikramadithyan |
Sajna Najam (born 22 February 1971) is an Indian dance choreographer who has worked in all the regional film industries.[1] She started her career in 2000 in television and stage events, before working in films. She won the Kerala state award for best choreographer for 2014, film Vikramadithyan directed by Lal Jose. Veteran film actor Prem Nazir is a relative.[2][3][4][5]
Early life[edit]
Sajna Najam was born into a Muslim family in Chirayinkeezh, Trivandrum to M A Nazar & Aysha. Her grandfather M A Rasheed constructed his first theatre in 1957 named Kadheeja, which is still considered one of the biggest theatres in Kerala, before moving into film production. His first movie, Koodapirappu marked the debut of Prem Nawas (who is younger brother of perennial Malayalam cinema hero Prem Nazir). The film was also the film career debut of the great poet and lyricist of Malayalam language, Vayalar Ramavarma. She has a sister, Shameena Althaf who is the mother of actor Sana Althaf.
Career[edit]
Sajna started her dancing career in 2000. Starting as a groomer and choreographer for many reality shows, she and her team “Zarinans” made their mark in the television industry. She eventually moved to the Malayalam film industry. Her career changed when was offered to choreograph for a film by director Lal Jose. She won Best Choreography in 2014 for Vikramadithyan. In 2020 she worked with Vijay Sethupathi for a Tamil film, Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir .[6][7][8][9]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Film |
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| 2020 | Al Mallu |
| 2019 | Argentina Fans Kaattoorkadavu |
| 2019 | Allu Ramendran |
| 2018 | Oru Kuprasidha Payyan |
| 2018 | Parole (2018 film) |
| 2017 | Kaattu |
| 2017 | Ayaal Jeevichirippund |
| 2017 | Sakhavu (2017 film) |
| 2017 | Basheerinte Premalekhanam |
| 2017 | Solo (2017 film) |
| 2016 | Kuttikalundu Sookshikkuka |
| 2015 | Mili (2015 film) |
| 2015 | Kumbasaram |
| 2015 | Thinkal Muthal Velli Vare |
| 2015 | Chandrettan Evideya |
| 2015 | KL 10 Patthu |
| 2014 | Vikramadithyan |
| 2014 | Manglish (film) |
| 2013 | Ayaal |
| 2006 | Baalyam |
| 2005 | Kalyana Kurimanam |
TV dance shows[edit]
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- Dance kerala dance- Zee keralam
- Munch Dance Dance - Asianet
- Comedy Super Nite - Flowers TV
- Kuttikalavara - Flowers TV
- Let's Dance - Amrita TV
- Super Star - Amrita TV
- Vanitha Ratnam - Amrita TV
- Super dancer - Amrita TV
- D4Dance - Mazhavil Manorama
- Josco Indian Voice - Mazhavil Manorama
- VerutheAlla Bhaarya - Mazhavil Manorama
- Junior idol - Jaihind TV
- Golden talent - Jaihind TV
- Gandharvasangeetham - KairaliTV
References[edit]
- ^ M, Athira (5 February 2016). "Where steps are born". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
- ^ "പുരസ്കാര വേദിയിൽ വിങ്ങിപ്പൊട്ടി കൊറിയോഗ്രഫർ സജ്നാ നജാം; വിഡിയോ". ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam). Retrieved 25 April 2020.
- ^ "Queer Malayalees claim street with dance, fashion show and songs". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
- ^ "ഇതൊക്കെ സിമ്പിളല്ലേ...ഞെട്ടിച്ച് ലേഡി ഇത്തിക്കര പക്കി | sajna najam as lady Ithikkara Pakki". vanitha.in. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
- ^ Sreekumar, Priya (28 September 2016). "Choosing her best moves: Sajna Nigam". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
- ^ Sathyendran, Nita (31 January 2015). "She's got the moves". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
- ^ "Director Cheran returns with 'Thirumanam'". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
- ^ "Wafa Khatheeja Rahman: Anoop used to brief me the scenes and I'd form my own lines in Beary for them". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
- ^ Sathyendran, Nita (23 March 2017). "Diving into adventure". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
External links[edit]
- Sajna Najam at IMDb