Rajit Dev choreographs FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem 'Siir Siir' ft. Nora Fatehi
Synopsis
A Mumbai choreographer has done what few Indians have — put his name on the FIFA World Cup's official anthem. Rajit Dev's 'Siir Siir' featuring Nora Fatehi will play at the 2026 opening ceremony, making it his second FIFA anthem and arguably the biggest global stage Indian dance has ever occupied.
Key Takeaways
Rajit Dev choreographed the official FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem 'Siir Siir' featuring Nora Fatehi , Vegedream , and producer Sanjoy .
The music video was shot across Morocco , including Casablanca and the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat , directed by Moroccan filmmaker Abderafia .
The song is set to be played at the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony .
Dev has previously choreographed the FIFA anthem 'Light The Sky' and directed the FIFA Fan Festival Qatar 2022 .
He is currently working as associate choreographer to Vaibhavi Merchant on one of India's biggest upcoming films.
Mumbai-based choreographer Rajit Dev has choreographed the official FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem 'Siir Siir', featuring Nora Fatehi, French artist Vegedream, and music producer Sanjoy — a song set to be showcased at the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony. The milestone marks a rare instance of an Indian choreographer leading the creative vision for one of football's most-watched global productions.
The Music Video and Its Scale
The music video for 'Siir Siir' was directed by Moroccan filmmaker Abderafia and shot across Morocco's vibrant cities, including Casablanca and the iconic Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The production blends North African landscapes with high-energy choreography, giving the anthem a distinctly global visual identity.
What Rajit Dev Said
Reflecting on the achievement, Dev said, 'For two decades I've been dancing, watching International artistes perform and dreaming big. To now having choreographed the FIFA 2026 Official Anthem starring Nora Fatehi and French artist Vegedream and music producer Sanjoy, a song the entire world will see, choreographed by an Indian, that gives me immense pride. It's a full-circle moment. The boy from Mumbai, India who started dancing, wanting to choreograph and direct is now representing India on one of the biggest global stages, with Team RDX, my dancers, right there in the video with me. FIFA has opened doors for me in the West and beyond, and my goal stays the same, take Indian dance, infuse it with my signature style, and show the world our rhythm belongs everywhere.'
He also revealed that he is currently directing and choreographing multiple music videos and serving as associate choreographer to Vaibhavi Merchant on one of India's biggest upcoming films.
A Career Built on Bollywood and Global Stages
Dev's Bollywood credentials are extensive — he has worked with Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Ayushmann Khurrana. His choreography discography includes hit tracks such as 'Aye Haye', 'Payal', 'Morni' by Badshah, 'Zaalim' by Nora Fatehi and Badshah, and 'Bijlee Bijlee' by Harrdy Sandhu.
On the global stage, Dev has directed and choreographed major productions including the FIFA Fan Festival Qatar 2022, the ICC World Cup Opening Ceremony 2026, Untold Festival Dubai 2025, and the Shillong Music Festival. He also choreographed the FIFA anthem 'Light The Sky', making 'Siir Siir' his second FIFA association.
What It Means for Indian Dance Globally
Dev's back-to-back FIFA assignments signal a growing international appetite for Indian choreographic talent. Notably, both FIFA anthems he has worked on featured artists from diverse cultural backgrounds — underscoring how Indian dance vocabulary is increasingly being woven into global entertainment productions. With the FIFA World Cup 2026 set to draw a worldwide audience, 'Siir Siir' will place Indian movement and rhythm on what Dev himself calls 'one of the biggest global stages.'
Point of View
Not the movement architects behind them. Dev's 'Siir Siir' credit is a reminder that India's soft-power export in entertainment is not limited to music or acting; its choreographers are now shaping how the world dances at its biggest sporting events. Whether this opens a sustained pipeline for Indian movement directors in global productions, or remains an individual breakthrough, will depend on whether the industry builds on it institutionally.
NationPress
26 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem 'Siir Siir'?
'Siir Siir' is the official FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem featuring Nora Fatehi, French artist Vegedream, and music producer Sanjoy. The music video was directed by Moroccan filmmaker Abderafia and shot across Morocco, and it is set to be played at the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony.
Who is Rajit Dev and why is his FIFA role significant?
Rajit Dev is a Mumbai-based choreographer who has worked with some of Bollywood's biggest stars, including Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan. His choreography of 'Siir Siir' makes him one of the rare Indian movement directors to lead creative work on a FIFA World Cup official anthem.
Where was the 'Siir Siir' music video filmed?
The music video was filmed across Morocco's vibrant cities, including Casablanca and the iconic Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, under the direction of Moroccan filmmaker Abderafia.
What other major projects has Rajit Dev worked on?
Dev has choreographed the FIFA anthem 'Light The Sky', directed the FIFA Fan Festival Qatar 2022, the ICC World Cup Opening Ceremony 2026, and Untold Festival Dubai 2025. He is currently working as associate choreographer to Vaibhavi Merchant on a major Indian film.
Which Bollywood stars has Rajit Dev worked with?
Rajit Dev has choreographed for Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Ayushmann Khurrana, among others.
