Nakul Dev Mahajan is widely recognized as “Hollywood’s Favorite Bollywood Choreographer” and is the Founder and Artistic Director of NDM Bollywood Dance Productions & Studios Inc., the premier Bollywood dance organization in the United States, headquartered in Los Angeles. With over three decades of professional experience, Nakul is celebrated as a pioneering cultural ambassador who has been instrumental in introducing, legitimizing, and elevating Bollywood dance across the U.S. and onto prominent international platforms.

In 2003, Nakul made history by founding the first Bollywood dance studio in the United States, bringing Bollywood dance into the national spotlight and earning major media recognition from ABC Nightline, TIME Magazine, and the Los Angeles Times. He further cemented his legacy as the first choreographer to bring Bollywood dance to the White House, collaborating with First Lady Michelle Obama in a landmark moment for South Asian representation.

Nakul’s career spans television, film, live performance, and international touring. Some of his major choreography credits include So You Think You Can Dance (Seasons 4–17), America’s Best Dance Crew, and A.R. Rahman’s World Tour: Jai Ho. He has collaborated with David Schwimmer, Steve Carell, Kal Penn, and Academy Award winners Natalie Portman and A.R. Rahman. His credits also include choreographing and mentoring Nina Davuluri, Miss America, and choreography for Disney Junior’s Mira, Royal Detective (Seasons 1 and 2), followed by additional Disney projects.

His contributions have been recognized with numerous honors, including being named Mr. India California, receiving over 100 prestigious South Asian dance awards, the Outstanding Young Alumnus Award from the University of California, Riverside, and a World Choreography Award, which he shares with his dance idol, Paula Abdul.

Beyond the stage and screen, Nakul remains deeply committed to philanthropy, contributing his artistry year-round to initiatives supporting children in poverty, women in abusive conditions, and LGBTQ+ causes.

Through vision, leadership, and artistic excellence, Nakul Dev Mahajan has expanded the reach of Bollywood dance from community stages to Hollywood soundstages and globally recognized platforms. Widely regarded as a respected veteran and living pioneer, his legacy continues to inspire and elevate Bollywood dance worldwide.