27 Facts About Himesh Reshammiya

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Himesh Reshammiya started his career as music director in the film Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya in 1998 and made his acting debut with the film Aap Kaa Surroor in 2007.

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Himesh Reshammiya was born in Mumbai to Vipin Reshammiya, an Indian music composer, and Madhu Reshammiya, on 23 July 1973.

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At the age of 21, Reshammiya married Komal and they have a son named Swaym.

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On 11 May 2018, Himesh Reshammiya married his long-time girlfriend, actress Sonia Kapoor.

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Himesh Reshammiya composed title tracks for some of these shows.

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Himesh Reshammiya's father was supposed to make a film with Salman Khan in the 1990s, but this did not take place; when Khan heard one of Himesh Reshammiya's compositions, he was impressed and promised to let him compose music for one of his films.

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In 1998, Himesh Reshammiya made his debut as a music composer with the Salman Khan film Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, composing two songs for the project: "Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya" and "Tum Par Hum Hai Aatke".

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Himesh Reshammiya went on to compose music for Bandhan and Hello Brother, together with other composers.

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Himesh Reshammiya gained some prominence when he composed music for Humraaz.

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Himesh Reshammiya gained more prominence when he composed songs for another Salman Khan film, Tere Naam, for which he won several accolades, including the Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director and Screen Award for Best Music Director.

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Himesh Reshammiya's music has a style of composition based on a fusion of Western and Indian classical music, and Western and Indian Rock music accompanied by techno beats.

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Himesh Reshammiya has worked as an actor, beginning with the film Aap Kaa Surroor.

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Himesh Reshammiya was the first Indian singer to perform at Wembley Arena in London and the Heineken music hall in Amsterdam.

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Himesh Reshammiya was actively involved in mentoring and judging the singing competition Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge on Zee TV.

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Himesh Reshammiya's group was known as Jai Mata Di Let's Rock Gharana.

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Himesh Reshammiya was the winning mentor of the show in 2007.

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Himesh Reshammiya is the team captain, judge, and mentor on Star Plus's show Music Ka Maha Muqqabla for the team Himesh's Warriors.

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Himesh Reshammiya was the judge of the musical reality show Sur Kshetra, which was telecasted on Sahara One.

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Himesh Reshammiya appeared as the special guest in the Grand Finale of Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar 2, where he trained the top four contestants.

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On 4 November 2013, it was announced that Himesh Reshammiya would be acting in and producing a movie named The Xpose.

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Himesh Reshammiya collaborated with lyricist Javed Akhtar in the film's soundtrack, as they had worked together on Namastey London.

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Himesh Reshammiya acted in three other projects, one being a sequel of The Xpose, named The Xpose Returns.

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Himesh Reshammiya confirmed that he would make a biopic about the soldier Bishnu Shrestha; the film would be based on his involvement in the Maurya Express train robbery.

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However, Himesh Reshammiya defended himself, saying that he had made Kapoor listen to the song, but it was not included in Milenge Milenge.

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Himesh Reshammiya 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.

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Himesh Reshammiya won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer in 2006 for Aashiq Banaya Aapne, as well as receiving several other awards such as the Star Screen Award, IIFA Award, and the Zee Cine Award.

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Himesh Reshammiya additionally won a BIG Star Entertainment Award as best music director for Prem Ratan Dhan Payo.