Sports Choreography and Professional Basketball Coaching in Mumbai
From directing game scenes on high-profile film sets to training state-level athletes, I bring real-world intensity and technical precision to every play.
This is me in my element on the set of 'Sitaare Zameen Par' with Aamir Khan Productions. As a sports consultant and choreographer, my job is to ensure every detail is authentic, from player movements to camera angles. Here, I am directing the actors and crew to get that perfect, impactful shot.
My work extends to major streaming platforms. I had the opportunity to choreograph all the basketball sequences for the Amazon Prime series 'Big Girls Don't Cry', bringing realistic sports action to the screen.
This is what it's all about. I am incredibly proud of my student, Jordan Sylvan Desmond, who was selected for Team Maharashtra. This video highlights his journey, a testament to the hard work and dedication we foster in our high-performance athlete training programs.
Victory for the Ring Champions Women’s Team at the Nagpada Basketball Tournament 2024. Building winning teams is at the core of my coaching philosophy. This photo captures the moment of triumph after a hard-fought final.
Here I am with the Mumbai University women's basketball team. Being selected as their Head Coach for the West Zone tournament was an honor and reflects my experience in coaching at the highest institutional levels.
A glimpse into a typical day at my Ring Champions academy. As Head Coach, I oversee training for all levels, from beginner to advanced. Our covered court in Bandra is where champions are made, year-round.
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On a film set, I am not just thinking about how a player moves, but how that movement translates to the screen—a small tweak like a lower camera angle or a specific dribble mechanic changes everything. This same attention to detail is how I approach my coaching, whether we are breaking down a script for a shoot or running drills for a state-level championship.
My work starts with a simple premise: if it looks fake, it does not work. When I am consulting on a production like 'Sitaare Zameen Par', I am not just advising; I am on the floor, directing the athletes, fixing the play flow, and ensuring the actors look like they have spent years on the court. It is about bridging the gap between a scripted scene and genuine sports intensity.
This philosophy holds true when I am back at the academy in Bandra or prepping a team for a tournament. Coaching is not about giving generic pep talks. It is about understanding the mechanics of a 'hero move' or the defensive structure of a press. My services are built to deliver performance, whether for the camera or the court:
- Film & Commercial Choreography: I handle script breakdown, action storyboarding, and on-set direction. I make sure the sports logic is sound so the director can focus on the camera.
- Actor Sports Preparation: If an actor needs to look like a professional basketball player, I build their visual mechanics, stamina, and confidence from scratch.
- High-Performance Coaching: For my teams and individual athletes, I focus on the 'hard yards'. We analyze opponents, build custom playbooks, and manage match-day strategy for university and state-level teams.
If you are looking for someone who understands both the grit of a real game and the technical requirements of a production, let's talk.
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