Remo D'Souza: I wouldn't have made it as a dancer today

One of Bollywood's leading choreographer Remo D'Souza feels that being a dancer at this time is not an easy job as these days there is a lot more competition. He believes that there are a lot of better dancers than him and that he wouldn't have made it as a dancer in today's time.

Mumbai:Filmmakerand dance choreographer Remo D'Souza, who shot to fame with dance dramas such as ABCD, ABCD 2 and Street Dancer 3D, feels that he wouldn't have made it as a dancer in today's time.

"There are a lot of better dancers than me. There are really good dancers in our country at this moment and I feel that I wouldn't have made it as a dancer in today's time," said Remo.

When asked if he ever doubted in his mind about making it big in the film industry, Remo added: "I used to feel stressed when I would see new dancers and their new dancing styles. I used to think that I am not as good as them, but I was really hardworking and I had a belief in myself. So my passion and dedication kept me going, and that's how I survived for so long in this industry."

The leading choreographer in Bollywood started his career as a background dancer and went on to direct several Bollywood hit dances and music videos. He has also played small roles in several films and made his directorial debut with the 2010 film F.A.L.T.U.

Despite being a successful filmmaker now, Remo still holds his special identity as a dancer. "I would still say dancer because that's what I love and that's what I feel that I am very good at," he reasoned.

Remo appeared as a judge in a dance reality show alongside Terence Lewis and Geeta Kapoor for several years. On asking if the success of the show changed his career graph, he replied: "I would give the entire credit of my success to Dance India Dance. If today I have become a household name, it is because of Dance India Dance. I still remember the makers approaching me and telling me that the show would change my life. Then, I didn't believe them but I did the show. It did change my life."

Remo D'Souza's next release as a director is Dancing Dad, a dance drama about the emotional journey of an ageing dancer and his lively 13-year old daughter who's on her own path to greatness. Although the cast is yet to be announced, unconfirmed rumours have suggested that Remo wants to collaborate again with his Race 3 hero Salman Khan for the project.

(IANS)