Bosco Upset Over Not Being Credited For 'Chuttamalle' Choreography: ‘Wish Janhvi Kapoor Had Acknowledged It’
Choreographer Bosco Martis opens up about not being credited for Jr. NTR and Janhvi Kapoor's Chuttamalle song from Devara. He calls for better recognition for choreographers in Bollywood.
Renowned Bollywood choreographer Bosco Martis, known for creating viral dance numbers like Jhoome Jo Pathaan, Tauba Tauba, and Kala Chashma, has spoken out about the lack of recognition choreographers receive despite being instrumental in a song’s success. In a candid interview with BBC Asian Network, Bosco shared his disappointment over not being credited for choreographing Chuttamalle—a chartbuster from Jr. NTR and Janhvi Kapoor’s upcoming film Devara.
“I wish Janhvi would have spoken about it in her promotions, but fine, it’s okay,” Bosco said with a smile, expressing his dismay at being overlooked during the film’s promotional run.
However, Janhvi's team clarified that the actress has indeed credited Bosco Martis for his work on all her Instagram posts during the promotions of #DEVARA movie. Notably, during the film’s promotional activities, including an interview with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Janhvi praised Bosco’s contribution, saying, “Bosco sir made the song very well to emote on screen.”
Choreographers Often Left Unacknowledged
Bosco pointed out how Vicky Kaushal, in contrast, made it a point to acknowledge him during promotions for Tauba Tauba. The choreographer appreciated Vicky's gesture, emphasizing the importance of such public recognition.
“If they don’t realise it, then they don’t realise it. You do your work and maybe it’s a switch—I don’t know,” he added, highlighting how the industry frequently overlooks choreographers, even when discussing iconic dance moves.
A Call for Systematic Credit
Bosco stressed that recognition should be systematic and built into the industry’s promotional structure rather than left to the discretion of actors or directors.
“The correction has to be made. I think there’s a scientific way of doing this instead of forcing yourself to make a call or asking, ‘Why haven’t you mentioned me on the radio or in an interview when talking about the dance move?’” he explained.
He proposed the implementation of a standard protocol that ensures audiences are automatically informed about the choreographer of a song—similar to how music directors and lyricists are credited.
“There has to be a protocol where people get to know who choreographed a song, instead of depending on someone to endorse it,” Bosco concluded.
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