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 in September 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 Dama Damm(Ishq Unplugged) gets released.
The music of the film "Bodyguard" was originally supposed to be composed by Pritam Chakraborty,but in recent news given in Times Of India and Mumbai Mirror, Salman Khan wants Himesh Reshammiya to complete the music.
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
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 (January 2012)
- Dama Damm (27 October 2011)
- Kajraare (15 October 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 |
