Choreographer-director Remo D'Souza recently opened up about his 2020 health scare, revealing that he suffered a major heart attack. The incident occurred when he was preparing to attend a Bigg Boss episode. In a candid conversation on Mukesh Chhabra's podcast for Mashable India, Remo D’Souza shared how the heart attack came as a shock, especially since he considered himself a fitness enthusiast.
Remo D’Souza Recalls Getting Heart Attack He was at the gym when he first noticed something was wrong. “I started feeling uneasy, and after stretching, there was pain that just wasn’t going away. I felt like vomiting and that’s when my wife, Lizelle, suggested we go to the hospital,” he revealed. Upon arriving at the hospital, doctors informed him that he had a "100 percent blockage," marking the incident as a major heart attack.
Although the news devastated his wife, Remo admitted he found it hard to believe, given his commitment to fitness. The doctors later explained that his physical condition likely saved his life. “The doctor said it is because I am fit that I could walk and come; anyone else wouldn’t have made it to the hospital,” Remo recalled. Salman Khan Has a Golden Heart Throughout this difficult time, Remo D’Souza was not alone. He credits Salman Khan for being a significant source of comfort for his wife, Lizelle, during his time in the hospital. “Salman was the main person, who was constantly with my wife on the phone. There’s a reason why he is so loved. He has a golden heart,” Remo shared, expressing his gratitude for the actor, whom he directed in Race 3.
Looking back, Remo admitted how surreal the entire experience was. “It was scary. May the lord not show even my enemy what I felt,” he said. He considers himself lucky to have survived the ordeal and appreciates the strength and support of his wife, Lizelle, during this trying time.
Remo D’Souza, known for his work as a choreographer and director, last helmed Street Dancer 3D starring Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor in 2020. He is now gearing up for his next project, Be Happy, featuring Abhishek Bachchan.
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