Teddy Maurya

{{Short description|Polymath artist}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2018}} {{Use Indian English|date=March 2018}} ''' Ajay Maurya''', popularly known by his industry name '''Teddy Maurya''', is an Indian film and theatre actor, director, writer, musician, production designer and art director.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/70-artists-holi-weekend-india-independence-mumbai-guide/18056161|title=70 artists to create works representing years of India's Independence|last=Lobo|first=Joanna|date=8 March 2017|work=Mid-Day|access-date=2017-03-23|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1060701/asp/calcutta/story_6423740.asp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170324084139/https://www.telegraphindia.com/1060701/asp/calcutta/story_6423740.asp|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 March 2017|title=Time to raise the bar|website=Telegraph India|access-date=2017-03-23}}</ref>

== Early life == Maurya, the brother of writer and actor Vijay Maurya, was born and raised in Mumbai, Maharashtra.{{citation needed|date=March 2018}}

== Career ==

=== Theatre === Teddy began his career with the prominent theatre group Ansh in 1993.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://anshtheatregroup.com/about/|title=Ansh Theatre Group}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/makarand-deshpande-i-dont-like-to-shock-people/16898195|title=Makarand Deshpande: I don't like to shock people|work=mid-day|access-date=2017-07-12|language=en}}</ref> He has designed more than 40 productions for Ansh since. He has also acted, designed costumes, lights and musical soundscapes for theatre.

His directorial debut in theatre began with the play ''Ashwa Vishwa''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://chimmalgi.com/sanjeevs-performances|title=Sanjeev Chimmalgi {{!}} Sanjeev’s Performances|website=chimmalgi.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-07-12}}</ref>

=== Film === He first appeared in a small role as a minion of the principal antagonist "Bachhu Yadav" in the 1999 hit film ''Shool''. Thereafter, he worked as production designer with the Marathi movie ''Pak Pak Pakaak'' in 2005,<ref>{{Citation|title=Pak Pak Pakaak (2005)|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1069262/?ref_=nv_sr_1|accessdate=2017-07-12}}</ref> for which he received the Maharashtra State Government Award for Art.

As production designer, Teddy has gone on to work on several acclaimed films such as ''Jab We Met'', ''Love Aaj Kal'', ''Chalo Dilli'' and ''Bajate Raho''. He has also created set designs for many popular Bollywood song sequences.

Teddy Maurya began acting in films when director Imtiaz Ali offered him a small but iconic role as a sleazy guest house receptionist in ''Jab We Met''.<ref name=":0" /> Since then he has acted in several films, especially with critic-favourite directors like Imtiaz Ali and Anurag Kashyap.

His largest role in films till date was in the action flick ''Rocky Handsome'' as a devilish villain.<ref name=":1" />

=== Commercials === Teddy has worked extensively as production designer for commercials. His clients include powerhouses like Coca-Cola, American Tourister, Reliance, Amul, Mahindra and many more.

== Filmography ==

=== As actor === * ''Shool'' (1999, Bachu Yadav's Henchman) * ''Jab We Met'' (2007, Hotel Receptionist and Policeman at Railway Station) * ''Black Friday'' (2007, Sugarcane Juice Vendor) * ''Gulaal'' (2009, Bahrupiya/Ardhnareshwar) * ''Love Aaj Kal'' (2009, Taxi Driver) * ''Chalo Dilli'' (2011, Bhaiyaji/Shrivastava Ji)<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.idiva.com/news-entertainment/5-supporting-characters-you-remember-for-that-one-epic-bollywood-film/17020953|title=5 Supporting Characters You Remember For That One Epic Bollywood Film|work=iDiva.com|access-date=2017-03-23}}</ref> * ''Rockstar'' (2011, Music Arranger) * ''Bajatey Raho'' (2013, Swami) * ''Tamasha'' (2015, as Servant) * ''Rocky Handsome'' (2016, as Luke Ferreira)<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/rocky-handsome-movie-review-john-abrahams-action-does-all-the-talking-314716-2016-03-25|title=Rocky Handsome movie review: John Abrahams action does all the talking|last=Bhattacharya|first=Ananya|date=25 March 2016|work=India Today|access-date=2017-03-23}}</ref> *''Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga'' as Theater Play Director

=== As Production Designer === * ''Pak Pak Pakaak'' (2005) * ''Jab We Met'' (2007) * ''Love Aaj Kal'' (2009) * ''Chalo Dilli'' (2011) * ''Bajatey Raho'' (2013)

=== As Set Designer for Song Sequences === * ''Vicky Donor'' (2012, 'Rum Whiskey') * ''Udta Punjab'' (2016, 'Udta Punjab', 'Ek Kudi') * ''Dangal'' (2016, 'Dhakad Hai') * ''Phata Poster Nikhla Hero'' (2013, 'Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai')

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