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}}'''Terence Lewis''' is an Indian dancer, choreographer, actor , and television personality. People recognize him mostly as a judge on dance reality shows like ''Dance India Dance'', ''Nach Baliye'', and ''India's Best Dancer''.

He has also choreographed a bunch of Bollywood films including ''Lagaan'' (2001), ''Jhankaar Beats'' (2003), and ''Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela'' (2013). Beyond movies, he worked on stage shows, musicals, commercials, music videos , and even on international dance performances, sort of expanding the whole thing.

In 2026, Terence Lewis appeared as a judge on ''India's Best Dancer Season 5'' alongside [[Geeta Kapur]], [[Karisma Kapoor]], and [[Jaaved Jaaferi]].

== Early Life ==

Terence Lewis was born , and brought up in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India , from a Mangalorean Catholic family. He is the son of Xavier Lewis and Teresa Lewis.

For his professional training, he studied jazz, ballet, and contemporary dance from the '''Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater''' and also from the '''Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance''' in New York.

== Career ==

=== Choreography Career ===

Terence Lewis began as a choreographer, and later became one of India’s more well known dance faces. He choreographed songs, plus live acts in films such as ''Lagaan'', ''Jhankaar Beats'', ''Naach'', ''What's Your Raashee?'', and ''Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela''.

In 2002, he received the '''American Choreography Award''' along with Saroj Khan, Raju Khan, Ganesh Hegde , and Vaibhavi Merchant, for the choreography linked with ''Lagaan''.

=== Television Career ===

Terence Lewis got pretty much known to people after he showed up as a judge on ''Dance India Dance'' from 2009 to 2012, there he became sort of a familiar face. His contestant, '''Shakti Mohan''' managed to win the second season of the show, overall.

Later on he also judged a bunch of dance reality programs like ''Nach Baliye'', ''Dance India Dance Super Moms'', ''Dance Champions'', and ''India's Best Dancer''.

From 2020 to 2024, he was back as a judge on ''India's Best Dancer'' . Then in 2026, he returned as a judge for ''India's Best Dancer Season 5'' , with [[Geeta Kapur]] , [[Karisma Kapoor]] , and [[Jaaved Jaaferi]] alongside.

=== Reality Shows and Appearances ===

In 2010, Terence Lewis took part in ''Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 3'' , which was hosted by [[Priyanka Chopra]].

He has also popped up as both guest and judge on ''The Kapil Sharma Show'', ''Comedy Nights with Kapil'', ''Dance Plus'', and ''Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa'' . Sometimes it feels like he’s everywhere doing that, role swapping between judging and guest appearances.

== Notable Works ==

* ''Dance India Dance''
* ''India's Best Dancer''
* ''Nach Baliye''
* ''Lagaan''
* ''Jhankaar Beats''
* ''Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela''
* ''Dance Champions''

== Achievements and Recognition ==

Terence Lewis received the '''American Choreography Award''' in 2002 for his choreography in the film ''Lagaan'' . He’s widely seen as one of India’s top contemporary choreographers, and dance mentors too.

== Personal Life ==

Terence Lewis is known for promoting contemporary dance and dance education in India through workshops, performances, and television appearances.

== External Links ==
* [https://www.instagram.com/terence_here/?hl=en Instagram]
* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1134166/bio/ IMDB]
* [https://terencelewis.com/ Official Website]

== See also ==
* [[Awez Darbar]]
* [[Geeta Kapur]]
* [[India's Best Dancer Season 5]]
* [[Jaaved Jaaferi]]

== References ==
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[[Category:1975 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Indian choreographers]]
[[Category:Indian dancers]]
[[Category:Indian television personalities]]
[[Category:People from Mumbai]]

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