Imran Sardhariya Biography: Age, Wife, Children, Net Worth, Movies, Career, Awards

Imran Sardhariya is an Indian dance choreographer and film director who has become a familiar face in South Indian cinema, particularly Kannada films, and occasionally Bollywood projects.

He gained widespread recognition for his choreography in popular songs like Stylo Stylo, which brought attention to his work early in his career.

Over the years, he expanded his creative pursuits to directing films, with his directorial debut Endendigu marking a notable shift from choreography to filmmaking.

Profile

• Full name: Imran Sardhariya
• Date of birth: 28 December 1979
• Age: 46 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Bangalore (Bengaluru), Karnataka, India
• State of origin: Karnataka
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Choreographer, Film Director
• Height: 5’5″ (165 cm)
• Eye color: Dark Brown
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: Late Haji Ayub
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Saniya Sardhariya
• Children: Daughter– Riyah Sardhariya; Son– Aryan Sardhariya
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Islam
• Net worth: $1 million

Early Life and education

Imran Sardhariya is now 46 years old. He was born on 28 December 1979 in Bangalore, Karnataka, and he is the son of the late Haji Ayub.

Details about his schooling, higher education, and siblings are not available.

He received formal training in choreography under the acclaimed choreographer Jai Borade, known for his National Film Award–winning work in Hum Aapke Hain Koun….

During his primary school years, a teacher recognized his charm and invited him to dance on stage.

That incident marked a turning point—his passion for dance blossomed when he found stage performances offered more freedom than regular school attendance.

Personal Life

Imran Sardhariya is married to Saniya Sardhariya, a costume designer.

The couple has two children: a daughter named Riyah Sardhariya, who is involved in dance and filmmaking, and a son named Aryan Sardhariya, who is an athlete.

According to reports, of the couple eloped when they were very young—Imran was 17 and Saniya was 16—overcoming familial resistance, and later receiving support from Saniya’s family, who helped fund his dance academy.

Career

Imran Sardhariya has built a prolific career both as a choreographer and a filmmaker.

Over roughly ten years, he has choreographed more than 250 songs across nearly 100 films, especially in Kannada cinema, as well as in Telugu and some Bollywood productions.

He began his career under the mentorship of Jai Borade and also worked as an assistant choreographer to Ganesh Hegde for two years.

He founded the dance institution Dinky’s Dance and Music Academy (DDMA) in Bangalore, named after his daughter’s nickname “Dinky”.

He made his directorial debut with Endendigu in 2015, featuring Ajay Rao and Radhika Pandit. He followed that with Uppu Huli Khara in 2017, which he also wrote.

He has served as a judge on the dance reality show Dance Karnataka Dance aired on Zee Kannada in 2017.

His choreography extends across multiple regional films, including the Bengali film Chengiz (2023) and others like Raavan.

He also worked as Director of Photography for Raana (Kannada, 2022) and Navarasa Nayaka In and As Ranganayaka (Kannada, 2024).

Awards

• 2009–2013: Udaya Film Awards (Kannada)
• 2009–2012: Suvarna Film Awards (Kannada)
• 2013 & 2014: SIIMA Awards for Best Dance Choreographer (Kannada)
• 2021: SIIMA Award for Best Dance Choreographer (Kannada)

Net worth

Imran Sardhariya’s net worth is estimated to be at least $1 million.

Social Media

• Instagram: @imran_sardhariya
• Facebook: Imran Sardhariya
• Twitter: Imran S Sardhariya

Filmography

• Rama Shama Bhama
• Vamshi; Neenello Naanalle
• Hudugaata
• Gaalipata
• Milana; Krishna
• Orata I Love You
• Sangama; Bindaas
• Gooli; Satya in Love
• Ganesha Matthe Banda
• Maleyalli Jotheyalli
• Sihi Muthu
• Gun
• Krishnan Marriage Story
• Paramathma; Crazy Loka
• AK 56; Narasimha
• Anna Bond; Arakshaka
• Rambo
• Shiva
• Ko Ko
• God Father
• Addhuri
• Sidlingu