This is only the start,” he said with a grin. “I’m excited to see what lies ahead.
For Suresh Mukund, one of India’s most
renowned choreographers, his journey
to choreograph concerts for the
legendary rapper 50 Cent in Los Angeles
has been nothing short of a dream come
true. Mukund, who has earned accolades
for his innovative and high-energy
choreography in Bollywood and
international dance circuits, had the
unique opportunity to work alongside 50
Cent, an experience he calls “a surreal
moment in his career.”
Mukund’s path to this monumental
achievement began with years of hard
work, perseverance, and a relentless
passion for dance. His exceptional ability
to blend diverse dance styles with
intricate moves has led him to
choreograph numerous high-profile
events, including global music awards
and concerts. However, when the
opportunity to choreograph for 50 Cent
came his way, Mukund was taken aback
by the magnitude of the request.
“I had always admired 50 Cent as an
artist and a global figure, so to be asked
to choreograph for his concerts in Los
Angeles was beyond anything I had
imagined,” Mukund shared. “It felt like
everything I had worked for was coming
together in one perfect moment.”
The collaboration began when 50 Cent’s
team reached out to Mukund after
noticing his work in international dance
competitions and the impact he had
made in the entertainment industry.
Mukund was initially contacted to bring
his unique choreographic vision to life,
combining his expertise in contemporary
dance with elements of hip-hop and
street dance that are synonymous with
50 Cent’s style. Mukund’s versatile
background made him the perfect fit for
the task at hand.
Working in LA with a global superstar
was a different experience for Mukund.
“The energy was absolutely electric,” he
recalled. “In LA, every performance is a
spectacle, and the artists are dedicated to
making sure every movement is perfect.
50 Cent’s team was extremely
professional, and the rehearsals were
intense but fun. There was a constant
push for perfection, but it was so
motivating.”
Mukund, who has choreographed for
major Bollywood stars, also found
working with 50 Cent’s dancers to be an
eye-opening experience. “I had to adapt
my style to incorporate the high-energy
movements of hip-hop culture while still
maintaining my own identity as a
choreographer. The challenge was
balancing the style and persona of 50
Cent with my own creative vision,” he
explained.
The cultural exchange between Mukund
and the dancers was one of the most
rewarding aspects of the experience. “I
learned so much from the LA crew,”
Mukund said. “They brought a fresh
perspective to the choreography that
helped me grow as a choreographer. It
was a fusion of East and West, and that
made the entire experience so
enriching.”
For Mukund, one of the highlights of the
collaboration was seeing the final
product come to life on stage. “Watching
50 Cent perform the routines I had
choreographed was unreal. The
adrenaline, the crowd, the lights—
everything was just perfect. It felt like
my dream had finally materialized,” he
said.
The concerts were a major success, with
fans praising not only 50 Cent’s iconic
performance but also the dynamic
choreography that elevated the entire
show. Mukund’s ability to merge his
dance styles with 50 Cent’s persona
helped set the concerts apart, making
them stand out in the competitive world
of live performances.
Reflecting on the significance of this
career-defining moment, Mukund noted,
“This experience reaffirmed my belief
that with passion, dedication, and a
willingness to embrace new challenges,
dreams can truly come true. To
choreograph for 50 Cent, one of the most
influential artists of our time, was a
profound honor. I hope my work will
inspire young dancers to reach for their
own dreams and keep pushing the
boundaries of what’s possible.”
Mukund’s work with 50 Cent in LA was
not just a professional achievement, but
also a personal triumph. It demonstrated
how far his journey had come, from a
young dance enthusiast in India to
choreographing for one of the biggest
names in global music. For Mukund, this
collaboration with 50 Cent was not only a
celebration of his skills but also a
testament to his unwavering passion for
the art of dance.
As he moves forward in his career,
Mukund looks forward to many more
exciting opportunities to push his
creative limits and continue making an
impact in the world of choreography and
entertainment. “This is just the
beginning,” he said with a smile. “I can’t
wait to see what the future holds.”
