Terence Lewis
Terence Lewis is an Indian dancer and choreographer. He is known for judging the reality dance shows Dance India Dance (2009–2012) and Nach Baliye (2012–2017). He has choreographed in Bollywood films like, Lagaan (2001), Jhankaar Beats (2003) and Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013), apart from doing musicals, stage shows, ads, music videos and national and international dance competitions.
Also recorded as Terry Lewis
Terence Lewis
- Name
- Terence Lewis
- Born
- 10 April 1975
- Birthplace
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Occupation
- Dancer, Choreographer, Actor, Singer, Motivational Speaker, Innovator, Creator, Path Breaker
- Nationality
- India
- Education
- Alliance Manchester Business School
- Honours
- American Choreography Awards
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Biography
Biography
He was a contestant on Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 3 (2010) on Colors TV. He was last seen as a judge on India's Best Dancer (2020–2024).
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Terence Lewis • Born — 10 April 1975 • Birthplace — Mumbai, Maharashtra, India • Occupation — Dancer, Choreographer, Actor, Singer, Motivational Speaker, Innovator, Creator, Path Breaker
Early life and training
Early life and training
Terence Lewis was raised in Mumbai (Bombay) by a Mangalorean Catholic family of Xavier Lewis and Teresa Lewis. He is trained in jazz, ballet and contemporary dance at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance in New York.
Career
Career
Lewis is a choreographer in several Bollywood films. He has also choreographed a number of stage shows, Indian contemporary performances, corporate launches, broadway westend musicals, feature films and music videos. Lewis won the 2002 American Choreography Award for choreographing the songs of the movie Lagaan along with Saroj Khan, Raju Khan, Ganesh Hegde and Vaibhavi Merchant. He has also choreographed for movies like What's Your Raashee?, Jhankaar Beats, Naach, etc.
Dance India Dance
Dance India Dance
Terence Lewis has been a judge on Dance India Dance for its 1st three seasons. In the first season, his contestant Alisha Singh came in second place. In the second season, his contestant Shakti Mohan won the contest. In the third season, his contestants Pradeep Gurung and Raghav Juyal came in second place behind Rajasmita Kar and third place respectively.
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 3
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 3
In 2010, Lewis was a contestant on Colors TV's Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 3 hosted by Priyanka Chopra. The 3rd season for 13 boys was held in Copacabana, Brazil. He was eliminated in the 11th episode of the show.
Filmography
Filmography
Lewis has done more than 25 movies and musical albums. He is well known for his work in Lagaan, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela and Gold.
Television
Television
• Year — Name — Role — Channel — Ref • 2009 — Dance India Dance 1 — Judge — Zee TV • 2009–2010 — Dance India Dance 2 • 2010 — Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 3 — Contestant — Colors TV • 2011–2012 — Dance India Dance 3 — Judge — Zee TV • 2012–2013 — Nach Baliye 5 — Star Plus • 2013–2014 — Nach Baliye 6 • 2014 — Comedy Nights with Kapil — Guest — Colors TV • 2015 — Dance India Dance Super Moms 2 — Judge — Zee TV • 2016 — So You Think You Can Dance — &TV • 2017 — The Kapil Sharma Show — Guest — Sony TV • Nach Baliye 8 — Judge — Star Plus • The Drama Company — Guest — Sony TV • Dance Champions — Judge — Star Plus • Dance Plus 3 — Guest • 2018 — Dance Plus 4 • 2019 — Kitchen Champion 5 — Colors TV • 2019 — Dance Plus 5 — Star Plus • 2020 — India's Best Dancer 1 — Judge — Sony TV • 2021 — Super Dancer 4 — Guest • India's Best Dancer 2 — Judge • 2022 — Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 — Guest Judge • 2023 — India's Best Dancer 3 — Judge • 2024 — India's Best Dancer 4 — Judge • 2026 — India's Best Dancer 5 — Judge
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