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Seema Desai (Born 31st October 1972) is an Indian Choreographer and Director. She's also produced movies under the banner 'Mumbai Talkies'

After choreographing and directing in various films, commercials and television shows - she moved on to direct her first full length feature 'Pappu Ki Pugdandi'

Headed by Mr. Amol Gupte the film garnered effusive praise in prestigious film festivals including Toronto International Film Festival Kids, National Film Festival , Cairo International Film Festival and Kolkata International Film Festival. It's officially been selected in a total of 23 national and international festivals so far.

Early Life and Career
Born in Mumbai, she's a tamil descent from Pondicherry. She holds a degree in Sociology from the University of Mumbai and has post graduated in Advertising & Public Relations with a distinction. Her parents are renowned choreographers as well.

Her career started at Ven Art Advertising. She later worked with BR Films and assisted Mr. Ravi Chopra in several soaps and ad films. She's also directed episodes of the daily soap 'Aurat' starrring Mandira Bedi and then served as an content director in Endemol India for their show 'Funjabbi Chak De'

Filmography
As Choreographer

Music Albums/Theatre/Stage
 * Adnan Sami (T-Series) “ Ek Ladki Deewani Se”
 * Wahem (TIPS)
 * Boond (TIPS)
 * Phir Bewafayi (T-Series)
 * Love Ho Jaye (T-Series)
 * Pankaj Udhas (T-Series)
 * Yeh Dil Maange More
 * Teda Ghar Meda Ghar
 * Paying Guest
 * I am the best
 * Hum Sab Star Honge

Television/Commercials


 * Parle Hide & Seek (ft. Hrithik Roshan)
 * Maruti Zen Estilo – (Come Alive Series)
 * All The Best T-20 Series AD
 * Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
 * Home Sweet Home
 * Aisa Desh Hai Mera
 * Maniben.com
 * Krishna Ben Khakrawala
 * Humari Saas Leela
 * Oodhani Tere Naam Ki
 * Akhiyon ke Jharokon Se

As Director