Remo D’Souza

Remo D'Souza is an Indian choreographer, film director, and producer known for his work in Bollywood films. He started off as a side dancer in the famous track 'Meri Mehbooba' from the film 'Pardes'.

Profession :

Dancer

Birthday :

April 2, 1974

Age :

51

Ramesh Gopi Nair, popularly known as Remo D’Souza, is a renowned Indian choreographer, film director, and producer based in Mumbai. Born on 2 April 1974, he has made a significant impact in the Indian film industry with his exceptional choreography and directorial skills. D’Souza has choreographed over 100 films in his career, which spans more than 25 years, and is considered one of Bollywood’s most successful choreographers.

Some of his notable works include Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) and Bajirao Mastani (2015). He has also directed films such as F.A.L.T.U., ABCD: Any Body Can Dance, and Race 3. As a judge, he has appeared on popular dance shows like Dance India Dance and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. D’Souza has received numerous awards for his choreography, including the National Film Award for Best Choreography for the song “Deewani Mastani” from Bajirao Mastani.

An interesting fact about D’Souza is that he began his career as a side dancer in the famous track ‘Meri Mehbooba’ from the film ‘Pardes’. Besides his professional accomplishments, he is known for his adventurous spirit, being a certified scuba diver and enjoying activities like bungee jumping, skydiving, and mountaineering. He has mentioned in interviews that these adventure sports help him maintain a calm and composed demeanor in his personal and professional life.

Recently, D’Souza praised actress Nora Fatehi, calling her the ‘number one female Bollywood dancer’ in the industry today. He is also gearing up for the upcoming season of the reality show Dance+, where he aims to showcase the future of dance. In 2023, D’Souza was admitted to the hospital after suffering a heart attack and is currently in the Intensive Care Unit.