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Remo D’Souza reveals he converted to Christianity at age of 15: 'I used to work for a church in Jamnagar'
Updated On: 29 April, 2026 10:40 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Remo D’Souza has dismissed rumours that he converted to Christianity for wife Lizelle D’Souza, revealing it happened earlier in Gujarat due to his church-related work and charitable activities

Remo and Lizelle D'Souze (Pic/Instagram)
Remo D’Souza is one of the most celebrated choreographers and directors in Bollywood. He is known for shows and films like Dance India Dance, ABCD, Street Dancer 3D, among many others. But before fame found him, Remo D’Souza was Ramesh Gopi Nair. While rumours claim he converted to Christianity for his wife, he has now shared the real story behind it.
Remo D’Souza on converting to Christianity
In an interview with Curly Tales, the popular choreographer and dancer shared the real story behind his conversion. He said, “I want to clear one thing. People think that I got converted because of her,” Remo D’Souza said, to which Lizelle D’Souza added, “Yeah, please. It’s not me, it’s not me. I have not taken him away.”
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