Quick Info
| Profession | Singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 08/05/1953 |
| Age | 73 years |
| Birthplace | Panjim, Portuguese territory of Goa (now in India) |
Latest News about Remo Fernandes
05/08/2026
Remo Fernandes performed what was described as a final live concert in the UK, marking an emotional farewell to stage shows. Coverage around the event noted that he has been dealing with health struggles that have made playing guitar and flute more difficult.
12/07/2025
Remo Fernandes cancelled a planned performance at the UK-Goan Festival after revealing that he needed an urgent burr hole procedure. Reports said the health issue was serious enough to prevent him from traveling and appearing on stage.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth name | LuÃs Remo de Maria Bernardo Fernandes |
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| Known as | Pioneer of Indian pop music |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Don Bosco High School in Panjim, Goa |
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| College/University | Sir J.J College of Architecture in Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Political Inclination | Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Drawing, listening songs |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | In his autobiography, The Autobiography of Remo Fernandes, he revealed that he had been in various relationships. |
Family
| Father | Bernardo |
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| Mother | Luiza Fernandes |
| Siblings | Belinda (Brazilian singer) |
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| Children | Remo has two sons, Noah Fernandes and Jonah Fernandes, from his first marriage. |
Career
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| Career Highlights | Highest-selling English rock musician in India; only English rock musician in India to be awarded Gold Discs in this category; performed at international festivals including Dresden International Song Competition, Tokyo Music Festival, Festival of India in USSR, and MIDEM '96 in Hong Kong |
Favourites
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| Book genre | Autobiographies, biographies |
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| Film character | Harry Potter |
| Film | Woodstock (1970) |
| Fruit | Mango |
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Peugeot 3008 GT Hybrid4 |
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Social Media
| https://www.facebook.com/remo.fernandes.5/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He made his stage debut at five years old. | |
| 2. Remo wrote his first love song at the age of 14. | |
| 3. After college, he traveled extensively through Europe with just a backpack. | |
| 4. In 1975, his initial album, "Ode To The Messiah," was released with The Savages. | |
| 5. Remo has been involved with various bands like 'The Microwave Papadums.' | |
| 6. He formed a school band named The Beat 4 during his school years. | |
| 7. He recorded his first two albums, Goan Crazy and Old Goan Gold, on a four-track cassette TEAC Portastudio recorder in his home, playing all instruments and singing all voices. | |
| 8. He played music on the streets during the Konkani language agitation of 1986, spreading messages of peace to violent protestors. | |
| 9. He tuned his guitar to sound like a sitar before the word 'fusion' had been coined. | |
| 10. He met Mother Teresa in Kolkata in 1987, which inspired his later album Teresa & The Slum Bum. | |
| 11. He collaborated with composer A.R. Rahman and director Mani Ratnam for the song Humma Humma in the film Bombay. | |
| 12. In 2005, he performed in a concert in Dubai with Jethro Tull and renowned percussionist Sivamani. |