Haleem Khan is an Indian Kuchipudi dancer, performer and movie actor, born on 10 April from Ongole of Andhra Pradesh and presently lives in Hyderabad. Haleem has performed more than 800 dance shows across the world, as well conducted Kuchipudi workshops overseas. Haleem specializes in Rupanurupam (female impersonation) within Kuchipudi; he is well known for his performance of Bhama Kalapam and various roles in Annamacharya kirtanas. Hailing from a Muslim family in a small town, Haleem had faced many difficulties in learning Kuchipudi without his family knowing of it. Initially Haleem had performed under the stage name of Hari. His dance, specially the female impersonation has given him a critical acclaim and won him many awards and felicitations.
He debuted in Telugu movies with Nuvvila which has performed well at the box office.
Films
Khan has also acted in Telugu films since 2011; his films include:
- Nuvvila
- Action 3D
- Saradaga Ammayitho
- Prema gima janta nai
- Adavi Kachina Vennela
- Nuvvu nenu okatavdam
- Srinilayam
- Ame Atadaite
- Shiva Naga shooting in progress
References
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/international/india/haleem-khans-affair-with-kuchipudi-dance
http://www.mpositive.in/tag/haleem-khan-kuchipudi-dancer/
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