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| birth_place        = [[Gurdaspur]], [[Punjab]], [[India]]
| residence          = Mumbai & Pune
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'''Grandmaster Shifuji Shaurya Bhardwaj''', popularly known as '''Shifuji''', is martial artist, [[actor]], [[action choreographer]] and action designer. He debuted from the movie [[Baaghi (2016 film)]] as an actor.<ref>{{cite web |title=This real life action hero will be making his acting debut in 'Baaghi' |url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/this-real-life-action-hero-will-be-making-his-acting-debut-in-baaghi/17094159 |website=mid-day |language=en |date=1 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=शीफूजी... यानि महाकाल के पैरों में जन्मा उनका रौद्र रूप |url=https://www.patrika.com/bhopal-news/latest-interview-with-video-of-grandmaster-shifuji-shaurya-bharadwaj-4266521/ |website=www.patrika.com |language=hindi}}</ref>

==Works==

In 1999{{citation needed|date=August 2019}}, Master Shifuji founded “Mission Prahar” an initiative to educate and train women. Mission Prahar is a “free of cost” for rural India Women Community where women across the nation learn self defense training.<ref>{{cite web |title=JK Public School Kunjwani hosts ‘Mission Prahar’ Grand Master Shifuji exhibits self-protection tactics |url=http://news.statetimes.in/jk-public-school-kunjwani-hosts-mission-prahar-grand-master-shifuji-exhibits-self-protection-tactics/ |website=State Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=रियल लाइफ हीरो हैं टाइगर श्रॉफ के गुरु ग्रैंड मास्‍टर शिफूजी |url=https://www.jagran.com/entertainment/bollywood-real-life-action-hero-grandmaster-shifuji-shaurya-bharadwaj-13975737.html |website=Dainik Jagran |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=टाइगर श्रॉफ के 'गुरू' रह चुके ये कमांडो ट्रेनर, स्पेशल फोर्सेज को देते हैं ट्रेनिंग |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/news/RAJ-JAI-HMU-grandmaster-shifuji-shaurya-bhardwaj-trainer-of-commandos-news-hindi-5462616-PHO.html |website=Dainik Bhaskar |language=hi |date=19 November 2016}}</ref>

He is the chief managing director at ''Shifuji’s Advanced Security Solutions'' (SASS9) which includes many notable missions like Mission Prahar and Mission Meri Mitti.<ref>{{cite web |last1=INDIA |first1=THE HANS |title=World’s Best Commando Trainer Shifuji Trains Bengaluru women in self-defense |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Education-and-Careers/2016-06-26/Worlds-Best-Commando-Trainer-Shifuji-Trains-Bengaluru-women-in-self-defense/237745 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en |date=26 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Interview with India's best commando trainer: "Treat martial art as a sport only" |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/sports/interview-chief-commandos-mentor-grandmaster-shifuji-shaurya-bhardwaj-treat-martial-art-as-sport |website=www.sportskeeda.com |language=en |date=24 February 2016}}</ref> He is the Headmaster and Founder of Indian warrior monks tradition, a [[Gurukkal (kalaripayattu)]] tradition seasoned at [[Kalaripayattu]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Tiger Shroff inspires everyone: Shifuji Shaurya Bharadwaj |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/tiger-shroff-inspires-everyone-shifuji-shaurya-bharadwaj/ |website=The Indian Express |language=en-IN |date=7 April 2016}}</ref>

Master Shifuji has worked as action designer and [[action choreographer]] for various films such as [[Baaghi (2016 film)]] & [[Baaghi 2]].<ref>{{cite web |title=A soulless stunt show |url=https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2018/03/30/baaghi-2-tiger-shroff-disha-patani-review-soulless-stunt-fest.html |website=The Week |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=पाक को 'गालियां' देने वाला वीडियो हुआ वायरल, कमांडोज को देते हैं ट्रेनिंग |url=https://www.patrika.com/bhopal-news/world-best-commando-trainer-grandmaster-shifuji-shaurya-bhardwaj-biography-1411175/ |website=www.patrika.com |language=hindi}}</ref> He played the role of ‘Guruswamy’ in [[Baaghi (2016 film)]] and ‘Colonel Walia’ in the movie [[Baaghi 2]].<ref>{{cite web |title=‘Baaghi 2’ Review: Another Bigger, but Not Better, Sequel |url=https://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/baaghi-review-another-bigger-but-not-better-sequel/article_38be9e58-343f-11e8-989a-d3560950d196.html |website=India West |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=I have learned Kalariyapattu, Kung Fu, Krav Maga in a year: Tiger Shroff |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/i-have-learned-kalariyapattu-kung-fu-krav-maga-in-a-year-tiger-shroff/story-zAZ82JZsFLFlpN4afQrJOM.html |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |date=13 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Tiger Shroff, Disha Patani at 'Baaghi 2' Trailer Launch; See Pics |url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/movies/tiger-shroff-disha-patani-at-baaghi-2-trailer-launch-1668321-6.html |website=News18 |date=22 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Basu |first1=Indira |title=The return of the karate kid |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/entertainment/the-return-of-the-karate-kid/article8522060.ece |website=The Hindu |language=en-IN |date=26 April 2016}}</ref>

==Controversy==
Shifuji was accused of allegedly misusing the [[insignia]] of the [[Indian Army]]. The issue was investigated by Crime branch in 2016 but reportedly no action has been taken against him.<ref>{{cite web |title=Grandmaster Shifuji Shaurya Bharadwaj not our man says Indian Navy |url=https://www.oneindia.com/india/grandmaster-shifuji-shaurya-bharadwaj-not-our-man-says-indian-navy-2430130.html |website=oneindia.com |language=en |date=9 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=कमांडो बैज और टोपी पहननने वाले ग्रैंड मास्टर शीफूजी की हक़ीक़त खंगालेगी सेना |url=https://aajtak.intoday.in/story/army-check-reality-of-grand-master-sifuji-1-913424.html |work=aajtak.intoday.in |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=बॉलीवुड एक्टर्स को ट्रेनिंग देकर मशहूर हुआ ये शख्स, अब ऐसे आया विवादो में |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/news/MP-BPL-HMU-shifuji-shaurya-bharadwaj-in-controversy-news-hindi-5530392-NOR.html |website=Dainik Bhaskar |language=hi |date=17 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The chief trainer in ABVP’s self defence programme for women is a military ‘imposter’ |url=https://theprint.in/india/governance/the-chief-trainer-in-abvps-self-defence-programme-for-women-is-a-military-imposter/143508/ |website=The Print}}</ref>He has been often spotted donning a military dress, along with a maroon beret, Marcos badge and balidan insignia with it but a RTI response from Ministry of Defence stated that Shifuji Shaurya Bhardwaj was never a Marine Commando himself nor was he ever associated in any training process of Indian Navy Marine Commandos <ref>{{cite web |title=RTI response from Ministry of Defence exposes ‘Grandmaster Shifuji Shaurya Bhardwaj’ |url=https://www.altnews.in/rti-response-ministry-defence-exposes-grandmaster-shifuji-shaurya-bhardwaj/ |accessdate=14 January 2020}}</ref>in response of all these RTI shifuji himself proved that he is not misusing or used any badge of the indian armed forces and never said that he is an commando trainer but instead, He has trained many military units in his long career as a freelance trainer, and is instrumental in developing combat and strategic training programs for both the army and state level forces. [https://shifuji.in/truth-of-grandmaster-shifuji-shaurya-bharadwaj-that-every-indian-should-know/]

==Awards & honors==
*2012 Brand Ambassador of [[Madhya Pradesh]] by the chief minister [[Shivraj Singh Chouhan]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=সংস্থা |first1=সংবাদ |title=দেশাত্মবোধের সুড়সুড়ি দিয়ে বোকা বানাচ্ছিলেন শিফুজি শৌর্য ভরদ্বাজ? |url=https://www.anandabazar.com/national/the-real-identity-of-grandmaster-shifuji-shaurya-bharadwaj-dgtl-1.957426 |website=anandabazar.com |language=en}}</ref>
*Awarded Shaheed E Aazam Bhagat Singh Sadbhavna Award{{citation needed|date=August 2019}}
*SWARAJ SHAURYA SAMMAN<ref>{{cite web |title=स्वराज शौर्य अलंकरण समारोह : सेना, पुलिस और समाज के शूरवीरों का किया गया सम्मान - Swaraj Digital |url=http://swarajdigital.in/mp-news/स्वराज-शौर्य-अलंकरण-समारोह-सेना-पुलिस-और-समाज-के-शूरवीरों-का-किया-गया-सम्मान |website=swarajdigital.in}}</ref>

==Filmography==
===Actor===
*[[Baaghi (2016 film)|Baaghi]] as Guruswami 
*[[Baaghi 2]] (2018) as Colonel Ranjit Singh Walia, Ronnie's mentor and commanding officer of Para Special Forces a battalion of Parachute regiment of Indian Army


===Stunts===
*[[Baaghi 2]] 2018, (action consultant)
*[[Baaghi (2016 film)]], (Action Master Trainer, Action Choreographer)
*[[Baahubali: The Beginning]] 2015, (sword master/fight coordinator){{citation needed|date=August 2019}}
*[[Action Jackson (2014 film)|Action Jackson]] 2014, (Action Choreographer & Sword Fights Master){{citation needed|date=August 2019}}
*[[Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans]] 2014, (Action Basic Military Weapon Handling & Choreography){{citation needed|date=August 2019}}
*[[Force (2011 film)|Force]] 2011, (Action Choreography & Action Moves Designer){{citation needed|date=August 2019}}

==TV Series==
*[[Baahubali: The Lost Legends]], (sword master/fight coordinator){{citation needed|date=August 2019}}

==References==
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==External links==
*[https://www.mastershifuji.com Official website]
*{{IMDb name|8183827}}

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[[Category:People from Punjab, India]]
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