Ganesh Hegde Opens Up About Health Struggles and Family Losses, Thanks Fans for Support
MUMBAI–Bollywood choreographer and singer Ganesh Hegde has opened up about the personal challenges he has faced in recent years, including health problems and the deaths of family members, while expressing gratitude to fans for their continued support.
Hegde shared an emotional message on Instagram as he reflected on the 21st anniversary of his popular song “Main Deewana,” recalling the affection he continues to receive more than two decades after its release.
Posting a photograph of himself, the choreographer thanked his followers for their messages and acknowledged the lasting popularity of the song.
“Thank you for the Kind & Lovely wishes Everyone. Main Deewana was 21yrs ago but the love I receive from you is just as if it was yesterday,” he wrote.
Hegde also revealed that recent years have been emotionally difficult, with health concerns and personal losses affecting his ability to pursue his creative work.
“Past few yrs have been tough with the health and passing of my family members and as a creative person i could not rise above the pain. But your love and affection made things better. I thank each and everyone from the bottom of my heart and promise to keep entertaining to the best of my abilities. I love you. Ganesh Hegde.”
The singer and choreographer did not provide additional details about his health issues or the family members he had lost.
Hegde has built a career in the Indian entertainment industry as a choreographer, performer and singer, contributing to numerous Bollywood films and major live productions.
His film credits include the Oscar-nominated movie “Lagaan” and musical sequences in “Company.”
He has choreographed several popular Bollywood songs, including “Babuji Zara Dheere Chalo” from “Dum,” “Main Hoon Don” from “Don – The Chase Begins Again” and “Chammak Challo” from the Shah Rukh Khan film “Ra.One.”
His more recent work includes “Dhishoom Dhishoom” from the Netflix film “The Archies.”
Beyond films, Hegde has been involved in large-scale international stage productions, including the “Temptations” Bollywood concert tour, which traveled across the United States with performers such as Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukherjee, Preity Zinta, Saif Ali Khan and Arjun Rampal.
He also choreographed the opening sequence for Michael Jackson’s concert in Mumbai during the singer’s HIStory World Tour in 1996.
Hegde has appeared on television as a judge on the dance competition series “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.” He served on the judging panel during its ninth season alongside Jacqueline Fernandez, Karan Johar and Farah Khan, with Manish Paul hosting the show.
Reflecting on his personal struggles, Hegde credited the encouragement of his fans with helping him through a difficult period and reaffirmed his commitment to entertaining audiences. (Source: IANS)
