Remo D’Souza and Wife Accused of Rs 11.96 Crore Fraud in Dance Troupe Case
A fraud case has been registered against renowned Bollywood choreographer Remo D’Souza and his wife, Lizelle D’Souza, at the Mira Road police station in Thane, Maharashtra. The couple, along with five other individuals, has been accused of embezzling Rs 11.96 crore from a dance troupe.
Complaint Filed by a 26-Year-Old Dancer
The case was initiated based on a complaint filed by a 26-year-old dancer. According to the complaint, Remo D’Souza and the other accused misrepresented the dance troupe’s achievements over a period of six years, from 2018 to 2024. The complainant alleges that the troupe participated in a television dance competition and won prize money. However, the accused reportedly claimed the group as their own and misappropriated the prize amount.
Charges Under Cheating and Forgery
The First Information Report (FIR) has been filed under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, including Section 420 (cheating) and Section 465 (forgery). In addition to Remo and Lizelle D’Souza, the FIR also names Omprakash Shankar Chauhan, Rohit Jadhav, Vinod Raut, Ramesh Gupta, and Frame Production Company, as well as a police official. The investigation is ongoing to gather further details.
Remo D’Souza’s Career and Upcoming Projects
Remo D’Souza is a well-known choreographer, film director, and reality show judge. He has directed films such as ABCD, Race 3, and F.A.L.T.U., and has served as a judge on popular dance shows like Dance India Dance, Dance Plus, and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.
Despite the ongoing legal issues, Remo is currently gearing up for the release of his upcoming film, Be Happy, which is set to premiere on Prime Video. The film features Abhishek Bachchan and Inayat Verma, with appearances by Nora Fatehi and Johnny Lever.