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Quick Info

Date of birth2 April 1972

Age53 Years

BirthplaceBengaluru, India

ProfessionActor, Director, Choreographer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseLizelle D'Souza

FamilyFather - Gopi Nair; Mother - Madhaviyamma; Brother - Ganesh Gopi; Three younger sisters

Remo D'Souza Biography

Remo D'Souza, born Ramesh Gopi Nair on 2 April 1972 in Bengaluru, is an Indian choreographer, director and actor known for his work in Bollywood and for a

Early life and background

Remo D'Souza was born Ramesh Gopi Nair on 2 April 1972 in Bengaluru, India. He spent part of his childhood in Gujarat and completed his schooling there before moving to Mumbai to pursue opportunities in dance. His father, Gopi Nair, served in the Indian Air Force; his mother is Madhaviyamma. Remo is one of several siblings, including an elder brother named Ganesh Gopi and three younger sisters.

As a young aspirant in Mumbai, he endured difficult times — at one point he lived at Bandra station — and started a small dance class called Super Brats on Churni Road with just four students. He did not receive formal professional dance training but was strongly influenced by Michael Jackson, whom he regarded as an idol.

Career

Remo began his career in the film industry working behind the scenes. His first entry into Bollywood was in 1995 as an assistant to choreographer Ahmed Khan on the film Rangeela. In those early years he also worked as a background dancer and gradually established himself as a choreographer. His choreography debut is listed as the 1995 project Bollywood Dreams, and he achieved a notable breakthrough with the item number "Ishq Samundar" from the 2002 film Kaante.

Beyond choreography, Remo expanded into other facets of filmmaking. He made his acting debut in the 1997 film Aflatoon and later moved into direction, with his directorial debut noted as F.A.L.T.U in 2011. Over time he has combined roles as a choreographer, director and actor, building a multifaceted career in Hindi cinema.

Public profile

Remo's professional image includes recognizable physical attributes and personal preferences. He is approximately 170 cm (5'7") tall, weighs around 60 kg (132 lbs), and has brown eyes and black hair. He identifies as Indian by nationality and, according to the information provided, follows Christianity after a conversion from Hinduism. His zodiac sign is Aries.

He has been associated with high-profile figures in Indian cinema and has named actors such as Salman Khan and Hrithik Roshan among his favorites, along with Madhuri Dixit as a preferred actress. Michael Jackson is cited as his favorite dancer. Remo's hobbies include dancing, and he has been based in Andheri West, Mumbai.

Personal life

Remo is married to Lizelle D'Souza, who works as a costume designer. The couple have two sons, Gabriel D'Souza and Dhruv D'Souza. Remo's hometown is listed as Jamnagar, Gujarat, though he was born in Bengaluru.

Health and incidents

On 11 December 2020 Remo was admitted to Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai after suffering a heart attack. In January 2025 he was reported to have received an email that was initially described as a death threat; his wife later characterized the message as spam and not a genuine threat. The matter was referred to the Mumbai Police Cyber Cell.

Recent public moments

In January 2025 Remo and his wife attended the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. During the visit he was photographed with his face covered by a black stole and was seen taking a dip in the Ganges.

Latest updates

Remo's early choreography work included a first pop video for Sonu Nigam's album Deewana, and his later projects spanned choreography, acting and directing. His listed debut projects include choreography work in 1995, an acting debut in 1997, and his directorial debut in 2011. Reported on-set practices and choices have occasionally drawn attention; for example, a decision to ban non-vegetarian food during the making of ABCD 2 was noted for devotional reasons.

Remo continues to be identified primarily as a dancer and choreographer who transitioned into directing and acting, with a longstanding presence in the entertainment industry.

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Recent Work

F.A.L.T.U

Directorial debut

2011
Aflatoon

Acting debut

1997
Bollywood Dreams

Choreography debut

1995
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Career Highlights

  1. Entered Bollywood as an assistant choreographer on Rangeela (1995)
  2. Choreographed the notable item number "Ishq Samundar" in Kaante (2002)
  3. Transitioned from choreography to acting and directing, with directorial debut F.A.L.T.U (2011)
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When was Remo D'Souza born?

Remo D'Souza was born on 2 April 1972.

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Remo D'Souza is publicly listed as married to Lizelle D'Souza.