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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>

==Awards & honors==
*1976 chuthiya born award
*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==
{{reflist}}

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

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[[Category:People from Punjab, India]]
[[Category:Indian male film actors]]
[[Category:Male actors from Punjab, India]]
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