- He is credited with introducing Western forms of dance to India; he himself created Shiamak's Indo-Jazz, a fusion dance style combining Western Jazz technique and Indian movement.
- Davar's choreography and entertainment design have represented India at several global events, like the World Economic Forum Davos 2006, the launch of the Indo-Japan Friendship Year Tokyo 2007, the India-Canada Business Partnership Summit Toronto 2008, and the Melbourne Commonwealth Games.
- He runs Shiamak Davar's Institute for the Performing Arts (S.D.I.P.A.), a renowned dancing school in his name. Established in 1991, all types of dances are taught at the Institute. Reasons for joining S.D.I.P.A. are not limited to dancing aspirations; one can join up for fun, to make friends and/or to lose weight. Originally S.D.I.P.A. had two centres, both situated in Bombay - there are now branches in Bangalore, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Madras and Pune.
- Shiamak is a gifted singer and has performed with musician Sting.
- In 2000 he established the Victory Arts Foundation (V.A.F), a non-profit organization committed to making dance a meaningful experience (through classes) for those who are underprivileged, physically/mentally challenged or HIV positive. The V.A.F. endeavours to use the power of the performing arts to bring joy to special students.
- Davar has choreographed several Indian actors and celebrities for film and stage, including Shahid Kapoor, Ruslaan Mumtaz, Shubha and Darsheel Safary.
- Grand nephew of Late Homi Wadia.
- Elder sister named Shireen.
- Grandnephew of actress Late Fearless Nadia ( Granduncle Late Homi Wadia's wife).
- Parents name are Nani and Puran Davar.
- Elder brother named Darab.
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