Sajna Najam
Born
Chirayinkeezhu, Kerala, India
OccupationDance choreographer
Years active2000–present
SpouseMohammed Najam
Children2
RelativesSana Althaf (niece)
AwardsBest 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

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

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

YearFilm
2020Al Mallu
2019Argentina Fans Kaattoorkadavu
2019Allu Ramendran
2018Oru Kuprasidha Payyan
2018Parole (2018 film)
2017Kaattu
2017Ayaal Jeevichirippund
2017Sakhavu (2017 film)
2017Basheerinte Premalekhanam
2017Solo (2017 film)
2016Kuttikalundu Sookshikkuka
2015Mili (2015 film)
2015Kumbasaram
2015Thinkal Muthal Velli Vare
2015Chandrettan Evideya
2015KL 10 Patthu
2014Vikramadithyan
2014Manglish (film)
2013Ayaal
2006Baalyam
2005Kalyana Kurimanam

TV dance shows

References

  1. ↑ M, Athira (5 February 2016). "Where steps are born". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  2. ↑ "പുരസ്കാര വേദിയിൽ വിങ്ങിപ്പൊട്ടി കൊറിയോഗ്രഫർ സജ്‌നാ നജാം; വിഡിയോ". ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam). Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  3. ↑ "Queer Malayalees claim street with dance, fashion show and songs". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  4. ↑ "ഇതൊക്കെ സിമ്പിളല്ലേ...ഞെട്ടിച്ച് ലേഡി ഇത്തിക്കര പക്കി | sajna najam as lady Ithikkara Pakki". vanitha.in. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  5. ↑ Sreekumar, Priya (28 September 2016). "Choosing her best moves: Sajna Nigam". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  6. ↑ Sathyendran, Nita (31 January 2015). "She's got the moves". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  7. ↑ "Director Cheran returns with 'Thirumanam'". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  8. ↑ "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.
  9. ↑ Sathyendran, Nita (23 March 2017). "Diving into adventure". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
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