Meet Choreographer Who Once Starved For Food, Lived On Railway Station, Now Has Net Worth In Crores

The entertainment industry is filled with a series of talented choreographers who have been behind so many timeless songs. Although there was a phase when choreographers didn't get the respect and appreciation they deserved, things have changed. Over the decades, we have seen numerous ace choreographers, including Saroj Khan, Shaimak Davar, Geeta Kapoor, Farah Khan, Prabhu Deva, Ahmed Khan, Sitara Devi, Vaibhavi Merchant, Bosco Martis, Terence Lewis, Longinus Fernandes, and Birju Maharaj.

Meet the popular choreographer whose father wanted him to become a pilot and serve in the Indian Air Force (IAF)

Today, we are going to talk about one such choreographer who not only made his mark in the film industry with his choreographies but is also one of the richest choreographers in India. We are talking about Ramesh Gopi Nair, aka Remo D'Souza, who was born on April 2, 1974, in Olavakkode, Palakkad, Kerala. While his mother was a housewife, Remo's father, Gopi Nair, served as NC (E) in the Indian Air Force (IAF). Not everyone is aware of the fact that Remo's father wanted him to become a professional pilot and serve the IAF.

Right from a young age, Remo D'Souza was superb in sports and physical activities. The ace choreographer even won several medals and trophies as an athlete in various races. However, he saw some dance videos of Michael Jackson during his growing years and instantly fell in love with him. As his interest in dance deepened every month, Remo started learning dance from videos. There came a point in his life when he told his parents about his dream of becoming a professional dancer. While his father was disappointed with his career choice, his mother supported him.

Remo D'Souza opened the Ministry of Dance restaurant as a tribute to his father, who served in the IAF

Once, in an old interview with DNA, Remo D'Souza opened up about his father and revealed that he wanted him to serve in the Indian Air Force. The doting son couldn't fulfil his father's dream because he wanted to dedicate his life to dancing. However, he also shared that his father was a chef at the IAF, and he always dreamt of opening a restaurant after his retirement. As a result, Remo D'Souza opened a restaurant named Ministry of Dance with three D's (Drink, dine, and dance) in Mumbai as a tribute to his father with a fusion of his passion for dance.

Besides owning a restaurant and having so many expensive assets in his name, Remo D'Souza is one of the leading choreographers in the country. He also made his father proud by achieving success in his dream profession. Back in 2016, when Remo D'Souza won the National Award, he dedicated it to his late father, who always wanted him to serve the nation. Remo shared that by winning the National Award, he had fulfilled his father's desire to see him win medals and trophies for making an impactful contribution to the country. An excerpt from his long note could be read as:

"My father, he always wanted me to be pilot (join Airforce) so that I can serve our country and win medals. I could not fulfill his dream but today after receiving National award I think I fulfilled both our Dreams."

Remo D'souza's struggle story: Rejected for being dark, lived on railway stations, slept on an empty stomach for days, and more

Remo D'Souza is currently one of the most bankable choreographers in the country, but none of it came easy to the ace dancer. There's a long and challenging struggle story behind his glamorous life. When he came to Mumbai to make a career in dance, he was rejected by many producers due to his dark complexion. Despite being so talented, he wasn't selected purely based on his complexion.

From sleeping at the railway stations to having no money to buy food, Remo struggled so much before Ahmed Khan finally discovered him. Iconic choreographer, Amhed Khan was the one who gave Remo D'Souza his first break into the film industry by making him his assistant. Before making his debut as a choreographer with the 2000 film, Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar, Remo worked as an actor and did small roles in films, including Pardes, Aflatoon, and Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities.

Remo D'Souza's net worth: 'Dance India Dance' judge is one of the most bankable choreographers in India

Remo D'Souza is best known for his choreographies in the films, Tehzeeb, Enthiran, Student of the Year, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Any Body Can Dancer 1 and 2, Bajirao Mastani, Kalank, Race 3, 2 States, Krrish 3, Pyaar Ka Punchnama, and many more. Not only this, he also served as a judge in multiple seasons of famous dance reality shows like Dance India Dance, Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa, Nach Baliye, Dance Plus, DID Little Master, India's Best Dancer, and many more. Courtesy of his impressive portfolio, Remo D Souza is one of the richest choreographers in the entertainment industry. According to several media reports, Remo D'Souza has an estimated net worth of Rs. 81.35 crores. 

Remo D'Souza married his wife, Lizelle D'Souza three times, here's the reason why!

The ace choreographer, Remo D'Souza, is married to Lizelle D'Souza, and they have two sons, Dhruv and Gabriel. The couple got married in 1999, and even today, they continue to have that 'honeymoon phase' spark in their marriage, which is very much alive. However, not everyone is aware of the interesting fact that Remo and Lizelle have been married three times. During an episode of DID Super Moms, Remo revealed that he had married Lizelle three times. The couple got remarried for a third time on their 20th wedding anniversary. He said:

"In fact, I have married her three times and remember each one of them very well. Not a lot of people know, but three years ago, we got remarried for the third time on our 20th wedding anniversary."

Well, we are in love with Remo D'Souza's story. What are your thoughts on Remo D'Souza's inspirational journey? Let us know.

Also Read: Meet 'Tauba Tauba' Choreographer, Bosco Martis, Who Made Vicky Kaushal Take Over The Internet

AWESOME NEWS! Now you can download BollywoodShaadis app and never miss a story. Get App

AWESOME NEWS! Now you can download BollywoodShaadis app and never miss a story. Choose your device Android or IOS (Apple)