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Remo D'Souza, born Ramesh Gopi Nair, turned 51 on April 2. Known for his dance skills, he directed films like ABCD and Race 3. He choreographed hits like Deewani Mastani and Sun Saathiya.
Remo D’Souza Birthday: Ace choreographer and filmmaker Remo D’Souza turned 51 on April 2. Renowned for his exceptional dance skills, he has been a pivotal figure in the industry, contributing to numerous films and music videos. For over two decades, he has inspired aspiring dancers and served as a judge on popular dance reality shows like Dance Plus and Dance India Dance.
But did you know Remo D’Souza isn’t his real name? On his 51st birthday, let’s take a look at his original name, the films he has directed, and five of the best songs he has choreographed. What Is The Real Name Of Remo D’Souza? The ace choreographer and filmmaker was originally named Ramesh Gopi Nair. Born on April 2, 1974, in Bangalore, he belonged to a Hindu family from Olavakkode, Palakkad, Kerala.
His father, Gopi Nair, served in the Indian Air Force, while his mother, Madhaviyamma, was a homemaker. Remo later converted to Christianity and adopted the name we all know today. He reportedly changed his faith when he married Lizelle Watkins, an Anglo-Indian from Mumbai.
Lizelle, a costume designer and film producer, has worked on multiple television shows and backed films like Time to Dance and Street Dancer 3D. Despite being raised by strict parents, Remo D’Souza received their full support when he decided to convert to Christianity and change his name. In a past interview, he recalled, “My father is from the Air Force, so he is very strict.
But the surprising thing is that both of them asked me what do you want to do? I said I would like to change my religion. So they said go ahead," adding, “Because my father has more faith in Jesus Christ. My mother also believed in him.
So they said okay. But he did not change his religion. He remained a Hindu.
In my family of 8 people, I am the only Christian. The rest are all Hindus," reported India.com.
List Of Movies Directed By Remo D’Souza Lal Pahare’r Katha: Remo D’Souza donned the cap of a director for the first time for a Bengali-language film based on the Chhau dance form, starring Mithun Chakraborty in the lead role. Lal Pahare’r Katha was released in December 2007, but not in India. It was screened at the Dubai International Film Festival and released in many other countries like the US, Germany and others.
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T.U : Four years after his first directorial, Remo finally made his debut in the Hindi film industry with the comedy film F.A.
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Released in 2011, the movie stars Jackky Bhagnani, Angad Bedi, Riteish Deshmukh and Arshad Warsi, among others. ABCD: Anybody Can Dance: Remo’s next directorial venture came two years after his second directorial movie. Starring Prabhu Deva in the lead role, ABCD received positive reviews from critics due to its coming-of-age 3D dance-based storyline and songs.
ABCD 2: In 2015, Remo released his next directorial film, from the same ABCD franchise, titled Disney’s ABCD 2. The movie stars Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, Prabhu Deva, and Raghav Juyal, among others. A Flying Jatt: The following year, Remo directed A Flying Jatt, which was released on August 24, 2016.
Starring Tiger Shroff and Jacqueline Fernandez in key roles, the movie portrays the story of an ordinary man who gains superpowers. Race 3: Remo also directed Race 3, which was released in June 2018, and tried his hands on the neo-noir action crime genre. It features Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Jacqueline Fernandez, and many others, which emerged as a box office success.
Street Dancer 3D: In 2020, Remo directed the third instalment of the ABCD franchise. It included some of its original casts, including Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, Prabhu Deva, and Raghav Juyal, among others, and focussed on yet another dance battle in the plotline. Recently, Remo directed an Amazon original movie titled Be Happy, which was released on March 14.
5 Best Songs Choreographed By Remo D’Souza Remo D’Souza has choreographed multiple songs in his career so far, and picking the five best among them is quite challenging. Here are our top choices: Deewani Mastani (Bajirao Mastani) : Deepika Padukone’s graceful dancing to Remo D’Souza’s step helped him achieve the prestigious National Award in 2016. The song sung by Shreya Ghoshal is still counted amongst some of the super energetic performances so far.
Sun Saathiya (ABCD 2): Remo even worked on the choreography part in his own directorial ABCD 2. The song featuring Shraddha Kapoor and Varun Dhawan’s chemistry alongside their stunning dance moves was simply a cherry on top. Badtameez Dil (Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewaani): Can anyone forget the sparkling enthusiasm in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’s hit songs? Each one from the movie is pure bliss.
Amongst them, Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone-starrer this song has become a must-play at every party. Ghar More Pardesiya (Kalank) : Who said Remo is only expertise in hip hop? Alia Bhatt’s classical dancing alongside Madhuri Dixit on Ghar More Pardesiya revealed his beautiful choreography that is still able to spread the magic. Disco Deewane (Student of the Year): The stunning dance from Karan Johar’s 2012 movie Student of the Year featuring a college reunion can instantly make you nostalgic.
Remo indeed showcased his multiple dance skills with wonderful choreographies over the years..
