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Sanam Johar (Choreographer) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 14, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth26 April

BirthplaceNew Delhi, India

ProfessionChoreographer, Dancer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseAbigail Jain (aka Abigail Pande)

Sanam Johar (Choreographer) Biography

Sanam Jit Singh Johar is an Indian choreographer and dancer from New Delhi known for his work on several televised dance reality shows and for winning the

Early life and background

Sanam Jit Singh Johar was born and raised in New Delhi, India. His birthdate is listed as 26 April; his year of birth is not provided in the available information. He grew up in a Sikh family and completed his college education at Hindu College, University of Delhi, where he graduated with a degree in physics.

He stands about 180 cm (approximately 5'11") tall and is described as having brown eyes and black hair. From an early age Johar developed an interest in performance and trained in dance, developing strengths in contemporary and ballet styles under the guidance of Fernando Aguilera of the Fernando Ballet Company.

Career

Johar pursued a professional career as a choreographer and dancer, and he first appeared on television through Dance India Dance. Over the years he has been associated with several prominent Indian dance reality shows. He took part in Dance India Dance Season 3 and has been seen on formats such as Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 9, DID L’il Masters and DID Super Moms where he performed in a leadership role as a skipper.

A notable milestone in his career came in 2014 when he won the reality dance series Dare 2 Dance, a show hosted by Akshay Kumar. His work and contribution to dance have also been recognized with an award called the Umed Puruskar, which was presented by Asha Bhosle.

In 2017, Sanam Johar and his wife Abigail Jain competed together on Nach Baliye Season 8, a celebrity couple dance competition. Johar’s repertoire emphasizes contemporary techniques alongside classical ballet influences, reflecting his training and the mentorship he received.

Public profile

Sanam Johar is married to actress Abigail Jain (also known as Abigail Pande). The pair have appeared together on television dance programs. Publicly noted hobbies include dancing, singing and playing basketball. Johar is reported to smoke and consume alcohol.

In terms of influences, he has named choreographer Remo D’Souza as a favorite dancer. His nationality is Indian and his zodiac sign is Taurus.

Controversy

In September 2020 Sanam Johar and his wife were reported to have been summoned by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) for questioning linked to the wider investigation connected to the death of Sushant Singh Rajput. Media reports at the time indicated the NCB was following leads that involved several television personalities.

Latest updates

Publicly available material does not provide a current age by year or details about his parents and siblings. His body of television appearances and competitive wins remain the primary highlights documented in the available record.

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Recent Work

Nach Baliye Season 8

Competitor alongside wife Abigail Jain in the celebrity couple dance competition (2017)

2017
Dare 2 Dance

Winner of the dance reality show hosted by Akshay Kumar (2014)

2014
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Career Highlights

  1. Winner of Dare 2 Dance (2014)
  2. Participant in Dance India Dance Season 3, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 9, DID L’il Masters and DID Super Moms
  3. Awarded Umed Puruskar by Asha Bhosle
  4. Competitor on Nach Baliye Season 8 with wife Abigail Jain
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