Nirmal Tamang is one of the most versatile talents of the lot. He has specialized in Contemporary, Aerial, New-school Hip-hop and B-boying, he can put on an amazing show – right from a soulful piece, to a performance that will leave you awestruck! Dancing is his primary source of joy, and he loves to spread the same happiness around with his extraordinary performances, just like his idol, Michael Jackson. Nirmal is a seven-time national Black Belt champion in Taekwondo and has been the Indian Best Fighter in Jammu. Above all, he was the first runner up in Dance India Dance Season 5.
1. When did you start dancing?
Dancing: As I remember I started to dance when I was in 8th grade that is at my age of 14, but as my parents said I used to groove whenever the music was played. Basically, now I feel it was something in me as a gift from God.
2. What was the best comment you ever got?
Comments are always usually the best, but that super best comments which motivated me was said in DID season 3 platform ” You are original version, every moves or step I do is always the best and original, it’s not copied ”
3. Was pursuing the dream of dancing ever difficult for you?
For me “Dreams” is a large dark deep blue sea, the further you go the deeper, darker, larger it gets, you will come to see lots of scary and dangerous yet fantastic movement of the sea which is only can be felt if you keep pursuing it. And at the end you may find pearls or jewels or the end of the sea but yet not yours dream.
Now you should keep digging and swim in it because you are yet to be there. For me its a same story I am still swimming, to be there yet it’s hard to find but I’ll keep on going because this is what it takes. Enjoy every movement, life ain’t so easy you know. So, what I mean is, it’s never been easy and it will never be. Pursuing dreams of dancing, its like dancing in flame but it’s worth it.
4. Who is the epitome of dancing for you?
The greatest epitome for me is obviously MJ and my family. Without them I am nothing, they hold that power on me to keep on going. Thank you mum, thank you, papa. You guys means a lot to me. Everyone who means to me the most has motivated me time and again to get on it and do better.
5. Which is the most difficult time in the entire career?
Most difficult time in my entire career was when I was rejected from DID season 3. But because of my family support I made it my strength and started working harder. So, here I am now, I am blessed for that time as well.
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7. How has your life changed after the show?
After show ‘ Nobody become Somebody’ life has taken a drastic change. My knowledge, my career, my entire world revolves around dance. And after show I have so much emerged into it that I don’t wanna get out, every aspect getting stronger and stronger. Dance is my passion which becomes aim. So much thankful to DID platform. Dance is drugs for me the more I get, the more I crave for it.
8. What will be your message for the youth?
Youth: It’s a very heavy word. You will feel like the whole world can be at your feet, at a time which is great but the increasing responsibility on their shoulder even get heavier. But don’t stop. If you love it, you enjoy it. Do it with fun because it’s worth it. Go on and the whole world will be yours. Stay high but grounded to earth at the same time.
