Who is Vaibhavi Merchant? Age, Height, Net Worth, Career, Family, Choreography, Boyfriend, Wiki, Biography

Vaibhavi Merchant is a well-known Indian dance choreographer. She works in Bollywood films and has choreographed some of the best songs of all time. Vaibhavi won the National Film Award for Best Choreography for the song Dholi Taaro Dhol Baaje from the film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam in 1999. 

Vaibhavi Merchant Biography / Wiki

Vaibhavi Merchant was born on 17 December 1975 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. She currently resides in Mumbai, India. She is 47 years old. Vaibhavi holds Indian nationality, and her zodiac sign is Sagittarius. 

Vaibhavi Merchant Age

As per Vaibhavi Merchant’s date of birth, her age is 47 years (as of February 2023). 

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Vaibhavi Merchant Height and Weight

Vaibhavi Merchant’s height is about 5 feet 4 inches, and her weight is approximately 65 kg.

Vaibhavi Merchant Career

Shruti started her career by assisting her uncle Chinni Prakash. Her solo debut was with the song ‘Dhol Baaje’ for the film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. She won the National Film Award for Best Choreography for the song. In 2000, she made her acting debut with the Malayalam film ‘Snehapoorvam Anna’. 

In 2001, Vaibhavi choreographed the song for the film Albela. Vaibhavi choreographed the song ‘O Ri Chhori’ for the film Lagaan in 2001. In 2005 she choreographed the most loved song ‘Kaajra Re’ from the film Bunty Aur Babli. 

Vaibhavi received many awards for the song. IIFA Award for Best Choreography, Zee Cine Award for Best Choreography, Bollywood Movie Award for Best Choreography, and the Producers Guild Film Award for Best Choreography, were some of them. 

She has choreographed songs for films like Dhoom, No Entry, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Bhoothnath, Luck By Chance, Band Baaja Baaraat, Aiyyaa, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Sultan, Befikre, Jab Harry Met Sejal, OK Jaanu, Saaho, Dabangg 3, Pathaan and many more.

Moreover, Vaibhavi has also choreographed the Australian musical ‘The Merchants of Bollywood’. It is a musical written by Toby Gough about her family. She has also judged various dance reality shows like Nach Baliye 3, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3, Zara Nachke Dikha 2, and Just Dance. In 2012, she made a special appearance in the film Student of The Year for the song Disco Deewane. 

Lastly, Vaibhavi recently choreographed the song ‘Besharam Rang’ for the newly released film Pathaan. Deepika Padukone has done an exceptional job in the execution of the song. Fans are rooting for the choreography and the beats of the song. 

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Vaibhavi Merchant Family

Vaibhavi Merchant was born into a wealthy family in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Her family consists of her father, mother, and younger sister. Her father’s name is Ramesh Merchant and her mother is Hridaya Merchant. She is the granddaughter of the well-known choreographer B. Hiralal Merchant. Furthermore, Vaibhavi has a younger sister named Shruti Merchant. She is also a choreographer. 

Vaibhavi Merchant Boyfriend

Vibhavi is possibly single as of 2023. There was a rumor of her dating the renowned National Award winner filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali. They both met on the sets of Bhansali’s film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam in 1999. The couple became good friends on their first meeting.

However, the closeness between them increased during the shoot of Bansali’s film Saawariya in 2007. There were rumors of them getting engaged in a private ceremony and soon getting married. Unfortunately, the ex-couple called off their marriage with mutual consent. 

Furthermore, in 2023, both Vaibhavi and Sanjay Leela Bhansali are single and not married, and their fans wish them to get back together again. 

Facts

• Vaibhavi Merchant hails from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
• She began her dance training at the age of 5.
• She is the granddaughter of well-known choreographer B. Hiralal Merchant.
• Vaibhavi has judged many dance reality shows like Nach Baliye 3, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3, Zara Nachke Dikha 2, and Just Dance.
• She dated the renowned filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
• Her hobbies are traveling and reading books.
• Vaibhavi’s favorite colors are white, and Royal blue.
• She drinks alcohol occasionally.

Vaibhavi Merchant’s Net Worth 

Vaibhavi Merchant’s net worth, in 2023 is estimated to be between 5-8 crore rupees. The primary source of her income mainly comes from the profession of a choreographer. She makes tremendous money by charging lakhs for a single song. She also earns through brand endorsement, entrepreneurship, and several other business ventures.