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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Himesh Reshammiya |
| Also known as | HR, Himesh, Musical Hit Machine, Himesh Ji, Himesh Bhai, Himesh Rockstar |
| Born | 23 July 1973 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Origin | Bhavnagar, Gujarat |
| Occupation(s) | Music Director, Music Composer, Singer, Actor, Television Producer, Lyricist, Film Producer, Script Writer, Distributor |
| Instrument(s) | Electric Guitar, Drums, Tabla, Dhol, Dholoak, Harmonium, Violin and Piano |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | T-Series, HR Musik Limited |
Himesh Reshammiya (born 23 July 1973) is an Indian music director, singer, producer, lyricist, writer, distributor and actor.
Early life
Himesh Reshammiya hails from Gujarat. His father, Vipin Reshammiya, was born at Dungar, a small village near Rajula. Himesh speaks fluent Gujarati.
Pre-film career
Himesh lost his elder brother at the age of 11; Himesh decided to take up music as his career after the incident to fulfill his father's wishes. He did his schooling at Hill Grange School in Peddar Road area, Mumbai. Himesh started his career with HR Enterprises production house, which produced and aired quite a few TV soaps on Doordarshan Ahmedabad and Zee TV. His popular Zee TV serials were Andaz, Amar Prem, Jaan, Ashiqui, and Dum Dama Dum, among others. Himesh composed/wrote the music, screenplay and story for all of his TV serials. His music was well received by viewers. Himesh then had the opportunity with HMV to do an album with Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, entitled Zindagi. While most of the songs were composed by Himesh, one of the songs was composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, which had a video. During his TV serial production days, he met Salman Khan, who gave Himesh his first film break.
Music and film career
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- Himesh Reshammiya's first big break came through his good friend Salman Khan. Khan gave Reshammiya the chance to be a music director for the movie Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya along with composers Jatin–Lalit and Sajid–Wajid.
- After the success of the album, Khan and Reshammiya shared many hit filmi albums together, such as Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya,Hello Brother, Yeh Hai Jalwa, Tere Naam,Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?, Bodyguard, 2014 Blockbuster Hit Kick, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo and many more.
- Himesh had his first success[citation needed] as a music director of the 2003 Super Hit film, Tere Naam.
- After a series of successful films as music director, Himesh entered playback singing with the film Aashiq Banaya Aapne, the songs of which went on to become major hits. And he also won several awards like Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer, Best music oscer winner award, Best actor award [Aap Kaa Surroor 2007] IIFA Award for Best Male Playback, Zee Cine Award for Best Playback Singer – Male for singing the Title Track of Aashiq Banaya Aapne. Thus he become the first ever Singer, Music Director in Bollywood having won Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer on his debut song.
- As a singer, he churned out songs like Aashiq Banaya Aapne, Tera Suroor, Mujhko Yaad Sataye Teri, Zara Jhoom Jhoom, Aashiqi Main Teri, Tum Sason Mein, Jhalak Dikhlaja, Kola Laka Vellari, Tanhaiyan, Yeh Tere Mere Milna, Dekhon Tujhe Toh Pyar Aaye, Shakalaka Boom Boom, Ek Hasina Thi, Hari Om, Mann Ka Radio, Kuch Toh Baaki Hai, Hookah Bar, Chalao Na Naina Se, Naina Re, Keeda, Piya Ke Bazaar, Ice Cream, Hai Apna Dil Toh Awara which were very popular. Himesh Reshammiya's music has a style of composition based on a fusion of Western and Indian classical music accompanied by techno beats. He started his acting career with his debut film, Aap Kaa Surroor.[1]
- As a Music Director he composed many Super Hit songs like
- In August 2010, it was announced that music video director Roman White is going to direct videos of Reshammiya's first international album in English, named @ Da Edge, which was to be released in 2014; [needs update] the album to be released in 122 countries.[citation needed] Reshammiya was the first Indian singer to perform at the Wembley Arena and the Heineken music hall in Amsterdam.[2]
- Before becoming a music director, Himesh Reshammiya produced several television serials, including Amar Prem and Andaaz on Zee TV. He also composed the title song of both.
- Himesh 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 Mhade, 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. Reshammiya also was the judge of the musical reality show Sur Kshetra which was telecasted on Sahara One.Himesh Reshammiya appeared as the special guest in the Grand Finale of 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar' 2.Himesh also trained the top four contestants.[3]
- Himesh Reshammiya's music falls almost entirely in the electronic music genre. The extensive use of loops and addition of melodic hooks to his songs adds to their mass appeal.
- On 4 November 2013, it was announced that Himesh will be acting and producing a movie named The Xposé.[4]
Alleged copyright violation
In his debut film as an actor, Aap Kaa Surroor, Himesh Reshammiya added a song Tanhaiyaan from Boney Kapoor's proposed film Milenge Milenge.[5] 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.[6] However, Reshammiya defended himself saying that he had made Kapoor listen to the song, but it was not 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.[7]
Awards and nominations
Himesh Reshammiya won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer in 2006 for Aashiq Banaya Aapne and also received several awards like Star Screen Award, IIFA Award, Zee Cine Award for this song and became first ever Bollywood singer to receive Filmfare Award for his debut song. He also received several nominations for his Music Direction. He was presented the Phalke Best Supporting Actor Award for Khiladi 786 at 13th Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Awards.[8]
Personal life
At the age of 21, Himesh got married to Komal and they have a son, named Swayam.[9] Vipin Reshammiya, a veteran music composer, and Madhu Reshammiya are Himesh's parents.
Others
Himesh Reshammiya is to open state-of-the-art music schools across the Globe. First academy is set to come up in Gujarat. His 2005 film "Aashiq Banaya Aapne" title song is a hit and from then on his career shot uphill.
Albums
| Year | Album | Notes |
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| 2016 | @ Da edge | To be released internationally in 122 countries. |
| 2006 | Aap ki chut ka Surroor | Debut Private Album as Singer. *Most Selling Music Album in India till date. |
| 2003 | Tera Mera lund | Salman Khan featured in the Music video of song titled "Honey Honey". |
| Early 90's | Zindagi | Sung by Suchitra Krishnamurthy Lyrics by Sudhakar Sharma. |
Filmography
As a producer
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Heeriye | Co-Produced by HR Musik Limited, Essel Vision and ZEEL. |
| 2014 | The Xposé | Released on May 16, 2014 |
| 2012 | Khiladi 786 | Released on December 7, 2012 |
| 2011 | Damadamm! | Released on October 27, 2011 |
As a lyricist
| Year | Film | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Khiladi 786 | chutiya bar | One of most popular song in 2012 |
As a writer
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Xposé | Story and Screenplay(with Jainesh Ejardar) |
| 2012 | Khiladi 786 | Story |
| 2011 | Damadamm! | Story |
As a music director
As a background music composer
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Prem Ratan Dhan Payo | With Sanjoy Salil Chowdhury |
| 2014 | The Xposé | With Sanjoy Salil Chowdhury |
| 2012 | Khiladi 786 | 7 December 2012 |
| 2000 | Kurukshetra | 15 November 2000 |
As a playback singer
| Year | Film | Song Name | Co-Singers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Prem Ratan Dhan Payo | Bachpan Kahan | Solo |
| Hey Bro | Naach Meri Bulbul | Shreya Ghoshal (Composed by Nitz n Sony) | |
| 2014 | Action Jackson | Keeda Punjabi Mast Chichora Piya |
Neeti Mohan Ankit Tiwari, Neeti Mohan, Arya Acharya, Alam Gir Khan & Vinit Singh Shalmali Kholgade |
| Humshakals | Piya Ke Bazaar Mein Hum Pagal Nahi Hai |
Shalmali Kholgade, Palak Muchhal Solo | |
| The Xposé | Ice Cream Khaungi Hai Apna Dil Toh Awara Surroor Catch Me If You Can |
Yo Yo Honey Singh, Palak Muchhal Yo Yo Honey Singh Yo Yo Honey Singh, Shalmali Kholgade Mika Singh, Mohit Chauhan, Neeti Mohan, Shubhangi Tiwari, Shalmali Kholgade | |
| Jai Ho | Photocopy | Keerthi Sagathia, Palak Muchhal (Composed by Sajid-Wajid) | |
| 2013 | A New Love Ishtory | Jab Main Chhota Bachha Tha Download Kar Gaye Sararara |
Solo |
| Shortcut Romeo | Pe Pe Pe Ishq Gangster Jave sari Duniya |
Solo Vinit Singh Mika Singh | |
| 2012 | Khiladi 786 | Lonely Sari Sari Raat Hookah Bar |
Hamsika Iyer, Yo Yo Honey Singh Solo Vinit Singh, Aman Trikha |
| Son of Sardaar | Son of Sardaar Po Po |
Aman Trikha Vikas Bhalla, Aman Trikha | |
| OMG – Oh My God! | Don't Worry(Hey Ram) | Benny Dayal | |
| Bol Bachchan | Chalao Na Naino Se Bol Bachchan |
Shreya Ghoshal Amitabh Bachchan, Mamta Sharma, Abhishek Bachchan, Ajay Devgan, Vinit Singh | |
| Dangerous Ishhq | Naina Re | Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Shreya Ghoshal | |
| 2011 | Damadamm! | Aaja Ve Tere Bina I Need My Space Umrao Jaan Madhushala Mango Damadamm Yun Toh Mera Dil Hum Tum Bhool Jaaun |
Solo Solo Solo Purbi Joshi Aditi Singh Sharma Aditi Singh Sharma Vinit Singh, Alam Gir Khan, Palak Muchhal, Shabab Sabri, Sabina Shaikh, Rubina Shaikh, Punnu Brar Sadhana Sargam Vaishali Mhade Sachin Gupta |
| 2010 | Kajraare | Rabba Luck Barsa Kajra Kajra Sanu Guzara Tujhe Dekh Ke Teriyan Meriyan Aafreen Woh Lamha |
Solo Sunidhi Chauhan Sunidhi Chauhan Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal Harshdeep Kaur Harshdeep Kaur |
| Milenge Milenge | Kuch Toh Baaki Hai Milenge Milenge |
Solo Shreya Ghoshal | |
| 2009 | Radio | Mann Ka Radio Zindagi Jaise Rafa Dafa Janeman Koi Na Koi Teri Meri Dosti Shaam Ho Piya Jaise Damadji |
Solo Solo Solo Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal Rekha Bhardwaj Kailash Kher |
| 2008 | Karzzzz | Lut Jaaon Ek Haseena Thi Tandoori Nights Soniye Tere Bin Chain Dhoom Tere Hari Om Masha Allah Sisak Sisak |
Harshdeep Kaur Shreya Ghoshal Sunidhi Chauhan Tulsi Kumar Tulsi Kumar Solo Solo Solo Solo |
| Dasavathaaram | Oh Oh Sanam – Remix | Mahalakshmi Iyer | |
| 2007 | Welcome | Kola Laka Vellari | Solo |
| Nanhe Jaisalmer | Ulfat Ranjha Lamha Lamha |
Solo Solo Sunidhi Chauhan | |
| Darling | Tadap | Tulsi Kumar | |
| Fear | Tanha Tanha | Solo | |
| Aap Kaa Surroor | Assalam Vaalekum Tere Bina Kya Jeena Tera Mera Milna Jhoot Nahin Bolna Tanhaiyaan Ya Ali Mehbooba |
Solo Solo Solo Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal Sunidhi Chauhan Sunidhi Chauhan Asha Bhosle | |
| Apne | Mehfooz Dekhoon Tujhe To Pyaar Aaye Ankh Vich Chehra Pyaar Da |
Solo Akriti Kakar Shaan, Kunal Ganjawala, Amrita Kak | |
| Fool & Final | Ek Kalsa Sigdi |
Solo Jayesh Gandhi | |
| Good Boy, Bad Boy | Good Boy Bad Boy Meri Aawargi Aashiqana Aalam Hai Dard E Dil – Remix |
Akriti Kakar Himani Kapoor Alka Yagnik, Sunidhi Chauhan, Vinit Singh Solo | |
| Shakalaka Boom Boom | Shakalaka Boom Boom Dil Lagaayenge Naamumkin |
Akriti Kakar Akriti Kakkar Solo | |
| Namastey London | Chakna Chakna Viraaniya Yahi Hota Pyaar |
Solo Solo Sunidhi Chauhan | |
| Red: The Dark Side | Aafreen Tera Chehra Aamin Dil Ne Ye Na Jaana Loneliness Is Killing |
Solo Solo Harshdeep Kaur Akriti Kakar | |
| Nehlle Pe Dehlla | Dil Naiyyo Maane Re | Tulsi Kumar | |
| 2006 | Rocky – The Rebel | Junoon My Love For You Teri Yaad Bichake Sota Hoon Laagi Chutte Na Rocky Rock The World |
Amrita Kak Akriti Kakar Tulsi Kumar Solo Solo |
| Dil Diya Hai | Dil Diya Afsana Banake Mile Ho Tum To Yaadan Teriyan |
Himani Kapoor Tulsi Kumar Tulsi Kumar Solo | |
| Aap Ki Khatir | Aap Ki Khatir Afsana Tu Hi Mera |
Solo | |
| Ahista Ahista | Ahista Ahista Allah Kare Love You Aawan Akhiyan |
Solo Solo Solo Jayesh Gandhi, Aftab Hashmi Sabri | |
| Anthony Kaun Hai? | Ishq Kiya Kiya No Way No Way |
Sunidhi Chauhan KK | |
| Chup Chup Ke | Shabe Firaq Dil Vich Lagiya Ve |
Tulsi Kumar Sonu Nigam, Kunal Ganjawala, Akriti Kakar | |
| Phir Hera Pheri | Mujhko Yaad Sataye Teri Ae Meri Zohrajabeen |
Solo | |
| Tom, Dick and Harry | Jhoom Jhoom Tanha Jiya Na Jaaye Tere Sang Ishq |
Solo Arya Tulsi Kumar | |
| 36 China Town | Aashiqui Meri Dil Tumhare Bina |
Sunidhi Chauhan Alka Yagnik | |
| Humko Deewana Kar Gaye | Tum Saanson Mein | Tulsi Kumar | |
| Banaras | Kitna Pyar Kartein Hain | Solo | |
| Aksar | Jhalak Dikhlaja Lagi Lagi Mohabbat Ke |
Solo Sunidhi Chauhan Tulsi Kumar | |
| 2005 | Aashiq Banaya Aapne | Aashiq Banaya Aapne Aap Ki Kashish Dillagi Mein Jo Beet Jaaye |
Shreya Ghoshal Krishna Beura, Ahir Jayesh Gandhi, Shaan, Sonu Nigam, Sunidhi Chauhan, Vasundhara Das |
| 2003 | Zameen | Bas Ek Bar(Backup Vocals) | Alka Yagnik, Babul Supriyo |
As an actor
| 2007 | Aap Kaa Surroor | Himself | *Nominated- Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut |
| 2008 | Karzzzz | Monty Oberoi | |
| 2009 | Radio | RJ Vivan Shah | |
| 2010 | Kajraare | Rajeev/Rocky | |
| 2011 | Damadamm! | Sameer | |
| A * Is Killed | Sidharth Patel | Shelved | |
| 2012 | Khiladi 786 | Mansukh Desai | *Nominated- Stardust Award for Breakthrough Performance – Male
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| 2013 | A New Love Ishtory | Sikander/Sukku | Released On Television |
| 2014 | The Xposé | Ravi Kumar | |
| 2016 | Guns N Roses | Raghu | Shooting starts September 1 |
| Heeriye | First Look of the movie releasing with Jazbaa on September 9. |
Theater
| Year | Play | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Kennedy Bridge | Composed a Mujra Number |
TV appearances
| Show | Channel | Notes |
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| Comedy Circus Kaante Ki Takkar | Sony TV | Promotion for Radio |
| Aap Ki Adalat | India TV | |
| Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005 | Zee TV | as a Judge |
| Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007 | Zee TV | as a judge |
| Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2009 | Zee TV | as a Judge |
| The Great Indian Laughter Challenge 3 | Sony TV | Promotion for Aap Kaa Surroor |
| Music Ka Maha Muqqabla | Star Plus | contestant-captain of Himesh's Warriors |
| Sa Ra Ga Ma Pa Little Champs | Zee TV | |
| Sur Kshetra | Colors TV | as a cotestant |
| Teen Bahuraaniyaan | Zee TV | Special Appearance Promotion for Aap Kaa Surroor |
| Comedy Circus Kannte Ki Takkar | Sony TV | Promotion for Karzzzz |
| Ram Milaayi Jodi | Zee TV | Special Appearance-Promotion for Bodyguard and Damadamm! |
| Comedy Nights with Kapil | Colors TV | Promotion for The Xposé |
| Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur | Sony TV | Promotion for Bodyguard and Damadamm! |
| The Voice India | &TV | as a judge |
References
- ^ Gaurav Malani; Chuman Das (7 April 2008). "Is Himesh Reshammiya worth Rs 5 crore?". The Economic Times. Retrieved 22 May 2012.
- ^ "Himesh Reshammiya's first English album". The Times of India. 16 August 2010. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
- ^ "Himesh Reshammiya is back on television!". The Times Of India. 20 June 2012.
- ^ "Himesh Reshammiya to play role inspired by Raaj Kumar? - The Times of India". The Times Of India.
- ^ "Reshammiya, Boney Kapoor in a song row". Retrieved 26 November 2006.
- ^ "Himesh Reshammiya violates copyright act". 7 November 2006. Retrieved 26 November 2006.
- ^ "'Tanhai'". The Times of India. 8 November 2006. Retrieved 26 November 2006.
- ^ a b "Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award for Yash Chopra, Rajesh Khanna - The Times of India". The Times Of India.
- ^ Himesh hangs up his boots Oneindia.in, 25 July 2007
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