Himesh Reshammiya (Template:Lang-hi, Template:Lang-gu; born 23 July 1973)[1][2] is an Indian music director, composer, singer and actor.
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Music and film career
Reshammiya was born in Bhavnagar, Gujarat to Vipin Reshammiya and Madhu Reshammiya. He had his first success[citation needed] as a music director in 2003 with the album, Tere Naam. After that, he released, Aashiq Banaya Aapne, as a singer, and songs like Tera Suroor, Zara Jhoom Jhoom and Tanhaiyan went on to become hits. Already famous for his voice, he also started acting. His first film, Aap Kaa Surroor - The Real Luv Story was a success, but two of his later films did not do well at the box office.
In August 2010, it was announced that music video director Roman White was going to direct videos (to be filmed in September) for Reshammiya's first international album in English,named '@ Da Edge', which will be released in 122 countries by July 2011. Reshammiya was the first singer from India to perform at the Wembley Arena and the Heineken music hall in Amsterdam.[3]
On March 11, 2011, it was announced that Himesh is all set to make a Hollywood debut with French director, the film is known as A * Is Killed based on the death mystery of world famous Pop Star Michael Jackson.
His another film, A New Love Ishstory has been on hold for more than two years by Bhushan Kumar. Recently in media, Bhushan said he shall release a film after Ishq Unplugged gets released.
Television
Before becoming a music director, Reshammiya produced several television serials, including Amar Prem and Andaaz on Zee TV. He also composed the title song of both the serials.
Reshammiya was actively involved in mentoring and judging the singing competition, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge on Zee TV. His group was known as Rock Gharana. He was the winning mentor of the show in 2007. In 2009, Vaishali Made, a female contestant from his Rock Gharana, won the singing competition. He is also the team captain, judge and mentor on STAR Plus's show, Music Ka Maha Muqqabla for the team Himesh's Warriors.
Criticisms and controversies
In his debut film as an actor, Aap Kaa Surroor - The Real Luv Story, Reshammiya added a song Tanhaiyaan from Boney Kapoor's proposed film Milenge Milenge.[4] Initially, Reshammiya had composed the song for Kapoor's film but later decided to use it for his own movie. Tips, which held the audio rights of Milenge Milenge, accused Reshammiya of copyright violation, as audio rights for Aap Kaa Surroor - The Real Luv Story were acquired by T-Series.[5] However, Reshammiya defended himself saying that he had made Kapoor listen to the song, but it wasn't included in Milenge Milenge. He also claimed to have tried to get in touch with Kapoor for seven months, and since there was no progress on the film, he decided to use the song for his own movie.[6] In June 2007, they reconciled their differences after Reshammiya apologized.[7]
Awards and nominations
Reshammiya won the Filmfare Best Male Playback Award in 2006 for Aashiq Banaya Aapne. This was his first and most successful[citation needed] song in 2005.[citation needed] He is the only music director in Bollywood to get Filmfare Best Male Playback Award.[citation needed] He also received several nominations for his music direction.[8]
Personal life
At the age of 21, Reshammiya married Komal and they have a son, named Swayam.[9] His family, including his parents, avoid media attention.[9]
Discography
- Aap Kaa Surroor (Debut private album) - January 2006
- @ Da Edge - September 2011
Filmography
As a music director
- Namaste London 2 - Announced (2012)
- A * Is Killed - Hollywood movie (2011)
- A New Love Ishtory (2011)
- Dama Damm (27 October 2011)
- Kajraare (15 October 2010)
- Milenge Milenge (9 July 2010)
- Radio (3 December 2009)
- Dasavatharam (17 April 2009)
- Karzzzz (17 October 2008)
- My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves (11 January 2008) (One song)
- Dasavatharam (13 June 2008) (Tamil)
- Bommalattam (2007) (Tamil)
- Welcome (21 December 2007) (two songs)
- Fear (2007)
- Nanhe Jaisalmer (14 September 2007)
- Darling (7 September 2007) (One song)
- Aap Kaa Surroor - The Real Luv Story (29 June 2007)
- Apne (29 June 2007)
- Fool N Final (1 June 2007)
- Good Boy Bad Boy (11 May 2007)
- Shakalaka Boom Boom (6 April 2007)
- Namastey London (23 March 2007)
- Red: The Dark Side (9 March 2007)
- Nehlle Pe Dehlla (2 March 2007) (One song)
- Rocky - The Rebel (22 September 2006)
- Dil Diya Hai (8 September 2006)
- Aap Ki Khatir (25 August 2006)
- Ahista Ahista (18 August 2006)
- Anthony Kaun Hai (4 August 2006)
- Chup Chup Ke (9 June 2006)
- Phir Hera Pheri (9 June 2006)
- Tom, Dick, and Harry (12 May 2006)
- 36 China Town (5 May 2006)
- Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye (14 April 2006)
- Banaras - A Mystic Love Story (6 April 2006)
- Shaadi Se Pehle (6 April 2006)
- Aksar (3 February 2006)
- Anjaane - The Unknown (30 December 2005)
- Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi (23 December 2005)
- Kyon Ki (2 November 2005)
- Koi Aap Sa (14 October 2005)
- Aashiq Banaya Aapne (2 September 2005)
- Iqbal (26 August 2005) (One song)
- Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya (15 July 2005)
- Silsiilay (17 June 2005)
- Yakeen (1 June 2005)
- Main Aisa Hi Hoon (7 May 2005)
- Kuch Meetha Ho Jaaye (15 April 2005)
- Blackmail (28 January 2005)
- Insan (14 January 2005)
- Vaada (7 January 2005)
- Dil Maange More (31 December 2004)
- Aabra Ka Daabra (24 December 2004)
- Aitraaz (12 November 2004)
- Shukriya (8 October 2004)
- Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa (10 September 2004)
- Taarzan: The Wonder Car (6 August 2004)
- Julie (23 July 2004)
- Run (14 May 2004)
- Bardaasht (23 April 2004)
- Tum – A Dangerous Obsession (20 February 2004)
- Ishq Hai Tumse (2 January 2004)
- Zameen (26 September 2003)
- Tere Naam (15 August 2003)
- Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne (21 March 2003)
- Chalo Ishq Ladaaye (27 December 2002)
- Yeh Hai Jalwa (26 July 2002)
- Humraaz (5 July 2002)
- Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa (28 June 2002)
- Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa (21 December 2001)
- Jodi No.1 (13 April 2001)
- Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye (17 November 2000)
- Kurukshetra (10 November 2000)
- Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (15 January 2000)
- Hello Brother (10 September 1999)
- Bandhan (2 October 1998)
- Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (27 March 1998)
As a background music composer
- Kurukshetra (10 November 2000)
As a playback singer
- Mr. Fraud (2011)
- Mudh Mudh Ke Na Dekkh Mudh Mudh Ke (2011)
- A New Love Ishstory (2011)
- Dama Damm (27 October 2011)
- Kajraare (2010)
- Milenge Milenge (9 July 2010)
- Radio (3 December 2009)
- Karzzzz (17 October 2008)
- Dasavatharam (13 June 2008) Tamil
- Welcome (21 December 2007)
- Fear (2007)
- Nanhe Jaisalmer (14 September 2007)
- Darling (7 September 2007)
- Aap Kaa Surroor - The Real Luv Story (29 June 2007)
- Apne (29 June 2007)
- Fool and Final (1 June 2007)
- Good Boy Bad Boy (11 May 2007)
- Shakalaka Boom Boom (6 April 2007)
- Namastey London (23 March 2007)
- Red: The Dark Side (9 March 2007)
- Nehlle Pe Dehlla (2 March 2007)
- Rocky - The Rebel (22 September 2006)
- Dil Diya Hai (8 September 2006)
- Aap Ki Khatir (25 August 2006)
- Ahista Ahista (18 August 2006)
- Anthony Kaun Hai (4 August 2006)
- Chup Chup Ke (9 June 2006)
- Phir Hera Pheri (9 June 2006)
- Tom Dick And Harry (12 May 2006)
- 36 China Town (5 May 2006)
- Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye (14 April 2006)
- Banaras - A Mystic Love Story (6 April 2006)
- Aksar (3 February 2006)
- Aashiq Banaya Aapne (2 September 2005)
As an actor
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Aap Kaa Surroor - The Real Luv Story | HR | |
| 2008 | Karzzzz | Monty Oberoi | |
| 2009 | Radio | Vivaan Shah | |
| 2010 | Kajraare | Rajiv Behl & Rocky | |
| 2011 | Dama Damm | Sameer | Post-production |
| A New Love Ishstory | Sikander/Sukku | Filming Completed | |
| Mudh Mudh Ke Na Dekkh Mudh Mudh Ke | Delayed | ||
| Tere Bina Jiya Nahin Jaye | Akash Patel | Delayed | |
| A * Is Killed | Sidharth Patel | Filming/Under-production |
References
- ^ Priyanka Dasgupta and Roktim Rajpal (23 July 2007). "Birthday_boy_Himesh". The Times Of India. Retrieved 2007-07-12.
...as the country's new-age singing star turns 36 today.
- ^ An interview with Himesh Reshammiya by BIG 92.7 FM.
- ^ "Himesh Reshammiya's first English album". The Times Of India. 2010-08-16. Retrieved 2010-08-16.
- ^ "Reshammiya, Boney Kapoor in a song row". Retrieved 2006-11-26.
- ^ "Himesh Reshammiya violates copyright act". 2006-11-07. Retrieved 2006-11-26.
- ^ Tiwari, Nimisha (2006-11-08). "'Tanhaiyyan is mine'". The Times Of India. Retrieved 2006-11-26.
- ^ "Himesh makes up with Boney Kapoor". 2007-06-28. Retrieved 2007-06-28.
- ^ Report on= Golden Kela Awards
- ^ a b Himesh hangs up his boots Oneindia.in, July 25, 2007