Kings United dance crew, who won the reality show World of Dance earlier this year, has been the talk of the town. Adding another feather to their cap is choreographer Suresh Mukund, who led the The Kings to victory. He has been nominated for an Emmy Award in the ‘Choreography for Variety or Reality Program’ category.
Speaking to The Quint, Suresh expresses his surprise and how he was not expecting this at all.
Four days back I received a message from Tabitha and Napoleon. They are world famous choreographers. They posted something and dropped me a message saying congratulations. Then I went online and saw that I was nominated for Emmy. I was shocked.Suresh Mukund, Choreographer
Suresh shared this news with his dad, who was sitting right next to him. After winning World of Dance reality show he was sure good things will come his way, but an Emmy nomination was unexpected. The phone hasn’t stop ringing since. Indian choreographers, from Shiamak Dawar, Bosco to Terence Lewis, have been pouring in congratulatory messages.
While he is all set to attend the prestigious award ceremony in Los Angeles this September, Suresh is hunting for a good stylist who will help him choose the right attire for the big day.
I haven’t planned what I’ll be wearing but of course it will be a suit. I will be appointing a stylist for this, as I need to understand what works over there. I have never seen how people dress up there.Suresh Mukund, Choreographer
Winning the dance reality show World of Dance and now getting nominated for Emmys, the success has opened up huge opportunities for The Kings and for Suresh himself. Suresh says he sees himself working in Hollywood in the near future.
After this I see myself entering Hollywood for sure. I have already been approached by Hollywood directors who are interested in making a biopic on The Kings. We have been approached by two to three directors who are pitching this idea to big production houses like Paramount. We are still in talks with them. Nothing has been confirmed yet.Suresh Mukund, Choreographer
Apart from films they are being approached for concerts all over the world. They have already shot as guest performers in a Hollywood film. So there is no stopping for Suresh and his dancers. One thing that Suresh is really hoping for is to choreograph music videos in Hollywood. While he would love to work with Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce, Chris Brown there is one artist he is looking forward to working with.
I am looking forward to the day when i’ll be approached to choreograph a music video for Justin Bieber. I know someday I’l get that opportunity.Suresh Mukund, Choreographer
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