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Tushar Kalia Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 16, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth7 March

AgeNot Known

BirthplaceChandigarh, India

ProfessionDancer, Choreographer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusEngaged

SpouseTriveni Barman

FamilyMother - Kathak trainer; Father - Name Not Known

Tushar Kalia Biography

Tushar Kalia is an Indian dancer and choreographer from Chandigarh known for his work in Bollywood films, reality TV as a judge and contestant, and for his

Early life and background
Tushar Kalia was born on 7 March in Chandigarh, India. He grew up in a family with a mother who worked as a Kathak trainer. He attended DAV Pushpanjali in Delhi and Ryan International School in Noida before going on to study at the University of Delhi. Tushar’s upbringing included formal dance training; he learned from teachers including Shri Santosh Nair and later expanded his skill set under Canadian choreographer Brandy Leary to study aerial technique.

Career
Tushar Kalia has built a multifaceted career as a dancer, choreographer and stage director. His specialization spans contemporary dance and Indian forms such as Kalari and Mayurbhanj Chhau. Early in his professional life he worked with a company organizing shows internationally, which preceded his transition into choreography for films and television.

On television, Tushar first came to wide attention through the dance reality series Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. He competed in Season 6, initially partnered with Ekta Kaul; after her elimination he returned via a wildcard with partner Sana Saeed. He appeared again in Season 7 alongside Shakti Mohan. Those appearances helped raise his profile and showcased his choreography to a broader audience.

Tushar has also worked behind the scenes as a stage director for India’s Got Talent in Seasons 6 and 7. He later joined the judging panel of the dance reality show Dance Deewane on Colors.

In film, Tushar’s debut as a choreographer came with Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016). Since then he has contributed choreography to a number of Hindi film projects and music videos, including work on Half Girlfriend, Ok Jaanu, Hate Story IV, Dhadak (2018), the music piece Qareeb Qareeb Single, and the Vaani music video for YRF (Yaarmananani). He was also featured in the dance film ABCD: Any Body Can Dance.

Tushar’s collaborations have extended internationally. He performed in a production titled Motherland in Birmingham, England, and has worked with other international choreographers on various projects.

Reality TV and recognition
Beyond dance-focused shows, Tushar participated in the adventure reality series Khatron Ke Khiladi 12, which is hosted by Rohit Shetty. On 25 September 2022 he won that season, a victory that added a different kind of national visibility to his résumé.

Public profile
Tushar is known for a disciplined lifestyle that includes meditation, yoga, cycling and travel. Physically, he is listed at about 180 cm (5'11") and approximately 75 kg, with reported body measurements that have been shared in public profiles. He is of Indian nationality and follows Hinduism; caste is recorded as Saraswat Brahmin.

Personal life
Tushar’s long-term partner is Triveni Barman. Public records note that the pair were engaged and that their marriage date is listed as 17 January 2023. His family background includes parents whose names are not publicly listed; his mother’s role as a Kathak trainer is part of his documented background.

Favorites and influences
Among his influences and preferences, Tushar has cited choreographer Remo D’Souza and listed actors and dancers such as Ranbir Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, Madhuri Dixit and Sridevi among those he admires. He has expressed appreciation for singer Arijit Singh and director Karan Johar as favorites in their fields.

Latest updates
Recent highlights include his win on Khatron Ke Khiladi 12 in September 2022 and his continued presence on television as a judge and choreographer. He remains active in film choreography and stage productions.

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Recent Work

Khatron Ke Khiladi 12

Contestant and winner of the reality adventure show hosted by Rohit Shetty (Winner on 25 September 2022)

2022
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Film debut as choreographer

2016
Dance Deewane

Judge on the Colors channel dance reality show

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Career Highlights

  1. Debut as film choreographer with Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016)
  2. Featured performer in ABCD: Any Body Can Dance
  3. Stage director for India’s Got Talent (Seasons 6 & 7)
  4. Judge on Dance Deewane
  5. Winner of Khatron Ke Khiladi 12 (25 September 2022)
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