Remo D'Souza

Additionally, he has been a judge on the dance reality show Dance Plus for seven consecutive seasons.

• Name — Remo D’Souza • Birth Name — Ramesh Gopi Nair • Born — 2 April 1974 • Birthplace — Bangalore, Karnataka, India • Occupation — * Choreographer • film director • producer • Children — 2 • Years Active — 1995–present

D'Souza hails from Olavakkode, Palakkad, Kerala, born on 2 April 1974, in Bangalore into a Hindu family as Ramesh Gopi Nair to Gopi Nair, a NC(E) in the Indian Air Force, and Madhaviyamma, a housewife. He has an elder brother, Ganesh, and four sisters. During his school days, he was an athlete and won prizes in the 100 meter race. D'Souza completed his schooling at the Air Force School, Jamnagar, Gujarat. He completed his 12th from there and during his HSC board exam, he realized that he didn't have any interest in studies. He immediately left school and went to Mumbai, but his father wanted him to join the Indian Air Force. Whatever he has learned about dance until now is on his own. He learned to dance by watching movies, music videos, etc. He would rather say Michael Jackson is his guru as he used to copy his steps watching his dance on the television and then choreograph his own steps by adding something extra. D'Souza is married to Lizelle Watkins (now D'Souza), an Anglo-Indian from Mumbai. After converting to Christianity, he changed his name to Remo D'Souza. Lizelle is a costume designer who has worked on various television shows, designing costumes. The couple has two sons named Dhruv and Gabriel. Currently, D'Souza and his family reside in Andheri West, Mumbai. Lizelle also collaborates with him and assists him in various projects. On 11 December 2020, D'Souza suffered a heart attack and was admitted to the ICU of Kokilaben Hospital, Mumbai. Soon, he recovered and got discharged.

D'Souza is a choreographer in Bollywood films and music videos. He has choreographed a number of films. Remo made his television debut with the dance reality show Dance India Dance (DID) along with choreographer Terence Lewis and Geeta Kapoor as judges and mentors. They trained 18 contestants in dance form of ballet, acrobatics, mid-air dancing, contemporary, Bollywood and hip-hop. He made his directorial debut with the comedy film F.A.L.T.U, which received a positive response from critics. Remo's next directorial venture was the coming-of-age 3D dance-based film ABCD: Any Body Can Dance which starring Prabhu Deva, Dharmesh Yelande, Lauren Gottlieb, Salman Yusuff Khan and Punit Pathak. ABCD received positive reviews from critics and the film's soundtrack also received positive response from critics. In 2015, Remo directed the second installment of the ABCD Franchise, titled Disney's ABCD 2. It stars Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, Prabhu Deva, Raghav Juyal, Lauren Gottlieb, Dharmesh Yelande and Punit Pathak, the film explores the career journey of Suresh and Vernon of the "fictitious dance crew" Kings United India, who went on to win the World Hip Hop Dance Championship in San Diego. The film received positive reviews from critics and the film's soundtrack also received a positive response from critics. Later, he appeared on (season 4–7) of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa with the Indian actress Madhuri Dixit and director Karan Johar. He was also the "super judge" on the prime time dance show Dance Plus on Star Plus, along with host Raghav Juyal and team captains Dharmesh Yelande, Shakti Mohan, and Punit Pathak. In 2016, Remo directed A Flying Jatt, It was released on 24 August 2016, which starring Tiger Shroff, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Nathan Jones. The film tells the story of an ordinary man (Shroff) who gains superpowers. The film received mixed reviews from critics and Anupama Chopra from the Hindustan Times gave the film 1.5 stars out of 5 and said "The first half of A Flying Jatt has moments of fun – I loved that despite being a superhero he has a fear of heights, so he flies very close to the ground. But post-interval, laughter takes a back seat. Later, he judged the (season 2–3) of Dance Plus along with host Raghav Juyal and team captains Dharmesh Yelande, Shakti Mohan, and Punit Pathak. He then appeared as a judge on the reality show Dance Champions opposite Terence Lewis. He also directed Race 3 the film featured Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Jacqueline Fernandez, Daisy Shah, Saqib Saleem and Freddy Daruwala. Race 3 was an internationally mounted saga of a family that deals in borderline crime. It was released on 15 June 2018 coinciding with Eid Though the movie received negative reviews, it was a box office success collecting over ₹178.98 crores in India and approximately ₹303 crores worldwide. D'Souza judged (season 4-5) of Dance Plus along with host Raghav Juyal, Sugandha Mishra (co-host on season 4 and guest in season 5) and team captains Dharmesh Yelande, Shakti Mohan (season 4), Suresh Mukund (season 5 and to be continued), Karishma Chawan (season 5 and to be continued), and Punit Pathak. In 2020, Remo directed the third installment of the ABCD Franchise titled Street Dancer 3D which retained some of original casts including Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, Prabhu Deva, Raghav Juyal, Dharmesh Yelande, Punit Pathak and added Nora Fatehi, Salman Yusuff Khan and Vartika Jha. The film tells the story of two rival dance groups, despise each other and participate in a dance battle. Later, they decide to join hands for a greater cause. It was released on 24 January 2020 and received positive reviews from critics. The film has a worldwide gross collection of ₹102 crores and the film's soundtrack also received a positive response from critics.

• Year — Title — Director — Producer — Notes • 2007 — Lal Pahare'r Katha — Bengali film • 2011 — F.A.L.T.U • 2013 — ABCD: Any Body Can Dance • 2014 — DOA: Death of Amar • 2015 — ABCD 2 • 2016 — A Flying Jatt • 2018 — Race 3 • Nawabzaade • 2020 — Street Dancer 3D • 2021 — Time to Dance • 2025 — Be Happy

• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1997 — Pardes — Dancer in the song "Meri Mehbooba" — Uncredited • Aflatoon — Raja's friend • 2004 — Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities — Kameshwar's friend • 2014 — Entertainment — Himself — Cameo appearance • 2018 — Zero • 2024 — Madgaon Express — Dr. Danny

• Year — Title • 2000 — Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar • 2001 — Tum Bin • Ehsaas: The Feeling • 2002 — Pitaah • Aankhen • Chhal • Road • Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai? • Kaante • Saathiya • 2003 — Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai • Stumped • Qayamat: City Under Threat • Janasheen • Mumbai Matinee • Tehzeeb • Wrong Number • Chameli • 2004 — Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities • Bardaasht • Asambhav • Dhoom • Popcorn Khao! Mast Ho Jao • Daag - Shades of Love • 2005 — Shabd • Lucky: No Time for Love • Naam Gum Jaayega • Waqt: The Race Against Time • Jo Bole So Nihaal • Chocolate • Koi Aap Sa • Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena • Apaharan • 2006 — Aksar • Fight Club - Members Only • 36 China Town • Ankahee • Alag: He Is Different.... He Is Alone... • Bas Ek Pal • Anthony Kaun Hai? • Jaane Hoga Kya • Dil Diya Hai • Pyaar Ke Side Effects • Rocky - The Rebel • Hota Hai Dil Pyaar Mein Paagal • Apna Sapna Money Money • Aryan • Tom Dick And Harry • 2007 — Marigold • Just Married • Delhii Heights • Good Boy, Bad Boy • The Train • MP3: Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar • Awarapan • Cash • Darling • Chhodon Naa Yaar • Speed • Main Rony Aur Jony • 2008 — Mithya • Singh Is Kinng • Bhoothnath • De Taali • Mission Istaanbul • Ugly Aur Pagli • Rock On!! • Hijack • Kidnap • Sorry Bhai! • Maharathi • 2009 — The Stoneman Murders • Kal Kissne Dekha • London Dreams • Mr. Fraud • 2010 — Enthiran • 2011 — Patiala House • F.A.L.T.U • Pyaar Ka Punchnama • Kucch Luv Jaisaa • Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap • Stand By • Love Breakups Zindagi • Loot • 2012 — Student of the Year • 2013 — ABCD: Any Body Can Dance • Zila Ghaziabad • Aurangzeb • Besharam • Krrish 3 • Gori Tere Pyaar Mein • Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani • 2014 — Dedh Ishqiya • 2 States • Jai Ho • Entertainment • O Teri • Familywala • 2015 — Tevar • ABCD 2 • Bajrangi Bhaijaan • Bajirao Mastani • Dilwale • 2016 — A Flying Jatt • 2018 — Race 3 • Zero • 2019 — Kalank • |Student of the Year 2 • 2020 — Street Dancer 3D • 2021 — Time To Dance • 2023 — Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani • 2025 — Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri • 2026 — Rahu Ketu • Raja Shivaji

• Year — Show — Note(s) • 2009 — Dance India Dance Season 1 — Judge • Dance India Dance Season 2 • 2010 — Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 • Dance India Dance Doubles — Guest Judge • 2011 — Dance Ke Superstars — Judge • Dance India Dance Season 3 • 2012 — Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 • Comedy Circus Ke Ajoobe — Guest • Nach Baliye 5 — Guest & Judge • 2013 — Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 — Judge • 2014 — Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 • 2015 — Dance Plus • 2016 — Dance Plus 2 • 2017 — Dance Plus Season 3 • Dance Champions • 2018 — Dance Plus Season 4 • 2019 — Dance Plus 5 • 2020 — India's Best Dancer — Guest/Judge • 2021 — Dance Dance Junior Season 2 — Guest Judge (Grand Finale) • Dance Plus 6 — Judge • 2022 — DID Little Master Season 5 — Grand Master • DID Super Moms • 2023 — India's Best Dancer Season 3 — Guest judge • Hip Hop India — Judge • Dance Plus Pro — Super Judge

• Year — Title — Singer(s) — Ref. • 2015 — GF BF Song — Gurinder Seagal, Jacqueline Fernandez • 2017 — Baby Marvake Maanegi — Raftaar • 2018 — Main Hua Tera — Avitesh Shrivastava • 2019 — The Chamiya Song — DJ Bravo, Rimi Nique, Gaurav Dagaonkar • 2020 — Swag Se Solo — Sachet Sandon, Tanishk Bagchi • Saaton Janam — Ishan Khan, Shambhavi Thakur • Dil Na Todunga — Abhi Dutt • Baby Girl — Guru Randhawa, Dhvani Bhanushali • Log Kya Kahenge — Abhinav Shekhar • 2021 — Vande Mataram — Tiger Shroff • 2022 — Nach Babe — Sunny Leone