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Bollywood and the dance world boast numerous stars but there are also some who thanks to their hard work and passion remain unrecognised. Dharmesh Yelande is one such name a household name today. His story isnt just about success but also an example of struggle and hard work. Hes been dedicated to dance since childhood a passion he had for it. However few know that behind this illustrious life there was also a tremendous struggle. Early in his career Dharmesh dropped out of college and worked as a peon. Before achieving fame and fortune he had to scrape together a living to support his family. Who is Dharmesh? Dharmesh was born on October 31 1983 in Vadodara Gujarat. He comes from a humble family. His father ran a small tea stall making it difficult to make ends meet. Dharmesh was passionate about dance since childhood. He would imitate Govinda and other Bollywood dancers on TV. Because his family lived in a small family he would often dance in the streets to practice. When he demonstrated his talent by winning a dance competition in sixth grade his father enrolled him in dance classes. When Dharmesh faced financial instability But financial constraints forced Dharmesh to abandon his studies. He was 19 when he abandoned college and took up a job as a peon. He also taught dance to children. At that time his monthly income was around Rs 1600. Through small efforts and savings he began to fulfill his dreams. He himself said that dance was like breathing to him and thats why he never gave up.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Rudra International (@rudrainternational.us) Dharmesh moved to Mumbai Dharmesh moved to Mumbai and gave shape to his dreams. Initially he began working in films as a backup dancer. Gradually his name rose to prominence. Dance shows like Boogie Woogie catapulted his career. After winning the show he received a prize money of 5 lakh rupees which he used to pay off some of his familys debts. He then participated in several dance reality shows and also tried his hand at choreography. Dance India Dance became a turning point The biggest turning point came when he landed a chance to appear on Dance India Dance. This show catapulted him to overnight popularity. Dharmesh along with his team groomed numerous contestants and appeared as a judge on several seasons. He then landed the opportunity to work as both a choreographer and actor in Remo DSouzas films ABCD and ABCD 2. He also appeared in films like Street Dancer. Dharmesh has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. He has established himself not only as a dancer but also as a choreographer and judge.