Remo Dsouza: My health scare was a big lesson, a big jhataka. One should live in the now

The director, who is working on his dream project, talks about the “health scare” last year, on his birthday, looks back at his life and says, “One never knows what will happen tomorrow. So just be happy and be positive”

Four months ago, Remo Dsouza had a heart attack and underwent angioplasty. Having recuperated and even back to the gym, these days, the director-choreographer is “feeling much better”. “It was scary and for me, it still feels like a frightful dream, which came true. What I learnt is you can’t predict life. One never knows what will happen tomorrow. I say, just be happy and be positive in life. Spread love and happiness around you. Mere liye yeh health scare ek big lesson, bada jhataka tha jo tal gaya, thank God!” he shares.

Remo will have just his family and few close friends over on his birthday

Dsouza enjoys keeping a low-profile and his birthdays, too, are the same. “I am always low key but these days due to coronavirus, there’s no other option. My wife and kids get excited and plan surprises for me, which is really sweet. Last year, it was lockdown, so we baked a cake at home and this year, at least we can order one! Even celebrations are just family and really close friends. Moreover, with the virus scare and keeping my health in mind, I am not meeting many people this time,” reveals Dsouza who turns 46 on April 2.

He recalls how his wife, Lizelle gave him a surprise and planned a trip to Singapore. “I didn’t know what was the plan and it was a pleasant surprise. In fact, not just the family but some close friends too flew down to make the day special. We all had a wonderful time,” he exclaims.