Highlights
Even more unexpectedly, Mumbai-based choreographer Kiran Jopale gained popularity due to the performance of the hit Vicky Kaushal’s song “Tauba Tauba. ” The fact that this performer looks like the famous Sri Lankan cricket player Muttiah Muralitharan caused many people to laugh and make mistakes, thinking that he is the cricketer. This paper discusses Jopale’s biography, his journey to stardom, and the effects of his video on social networks.
The Man Behind the Moves
Kiran Jopale, the current resident of Mumbai, Was born in Nashik. This means that even after acquiring a degree in Computer Engineering from the College of Engineering Pune, Jopale decided to dance. The fact that he started as a computer engineer and is now a choreographer, is a perfect example of passion for the profession.
Jopale has carved a niche for himself in the dancing fraternity and has worked as the assistant choreographer for many music videos and has conducted workshops internationally under the name “Illaka Tera Dance Mera.” He has also started his own dance academy by the name of Studio Loकal where he trains many new talents.
What is more, Jopale does not shy away from defying clichés, which is quite unexpected for such series. He is famous for fabulous choreographies done in heels, and does not pay attention to haters and skeptics doubting his decision. This has not only made him popular but has also placed him as an innovator in the entire business.
Rashmika Mandana and Vicky Kaushal show stoppers for Falguni Shane at the ICW2024
The Viral Sensation
The video that made Jopale a star on the internet involves the man dancing to the hook step of “Tauba Tauba” from Vicky Kaushal’s latest movie. The fact that he was doing the choreography to the tee, plus the fact that he looks like the Sri Lankan spin bowler Muttiah Muralitharan was a recipe for going viral.
When the video started trending on social media, people were engrossed by the dancing skills of Jopale and equally fascinated by the resemblance of the dancer to the cricket icon. This association between the two widely different fields as dance and cricket generated many discussions and memes, which also contributed to the video going viral.
In fact, it is noteworthy that the popularity of Jopale was supported by the active use of social media. He had already gathered quite a following on social media platforms such as Instagram where he had more than 362k followers and on YouTube where he had more than 1m subscribers. These fans also aided in making the video go viral; shares and engagement on the video increased drastically.
The Impact and Future
The released video has influenced Jopale’s career and recognition by the audience to a great extent. It has given him fame and recognition that is not limited to the dance world, but has allowed for him to expand and find more opportunities for projects and showcases. The attention has also drawn attention to his earlier projects and helped to familiarize a wider audience with his work and the style of his choreography.
