Nov 23 2006

Himeshji: Interview (timesofindia)

Published by Jem at 5:11 pm under HR Interviews

His chart-busters are similar to the point of being indistinguishable. Himesh Reshammiya’s voice, once cited as unique, has been the target of criticism as many find his voice to be too nasal.

Hobby as a profession:

I have always been crazy about music and when I started to producing serials at 16, I was already composing the title tracks of the serials. I got my first break as a producer with Ahmedabad Doordarshan. One of my biggest feats as a producer was the success of Andaz that boasted of a glittering starcast. But, in my heart I always wanted to be a music director. However, no one would have given a break to a 16-year-old. So, I worked hard as a producer, but kept on composing. Eventually, I was able to turn my hobby into profession. It is the best thing that can happen to anyone. Which is why today, I can put in 18-19 hours of work each day.

Salman Khan and Himesh — What’s the equation?

When I was producing serials, I was supposed to produce a movie starring Salman Khan. I am talking about the time when Maine Pyar Kiya was released. Unfortunately, that did not happen. But Salman bhai kept in touch with me. He gave me my first big break in Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya in 1998. From PKTDK to Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya, it’s been a long association with Salman bhai and I will never forget what he has done for me.

From a new-composer-on-the-block-to 36 hits in one year to launching his own album:

Recently I performed at the Wembley stadium in London and the place was packed. There was 100 per cent occupancy. Even international artists don’t get a full house. I did. If this isn’t divine intervention, what is?

The Surat Controversy:

I should have been cautious. I shouldn’t have said that even Mukesh, RD Burman and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan sang with a nasal twang. I am really sorry. It wasn’t my intention to hurt anyone. Ashaji is very upset with me and all I can say is I’m sorry. She has every right to discipline me like a mother. I have always accepted the fact that I sing with a nasal twang and I have taken criticism pertaining to that in my stride. What happened in Surat shouldn’t have happened. And when I said that I have composed 36 hit songs in a year, I wasn’t boasting, I was merely stating facts.

Work and Himesh are partners, bachpan se:

I lost my elder brother when I was 13. He was 22 when he died. My father, Vipin Reshammiya (veteran Gujarati music director) had loads of expectations from his son and when he died, our world came crashing. Then, I decided that I am going to fulfil my father’s dreams. Since then it has always been work.

Developing into brand Himesh:

It is not easy to live up to expectations. I have to prove myself everyday. No one is accepted at face value. My friend, Prashant Chadha, is responsible for my new look. Right from the topi to the stubble, to the black trenchcoat, it was his idea. And as long as it suits my image, I have no complaints.

Taking criticism in his stride:

Is there a way out? Irrespective of whatever profession you are in, you have to face flak. There is only one per cent that chastises me, the remaining 99 per cent are with me and love my work. I am also thankful to that one per cent who are not with me — they egg me on.

Himesh and accolades:

I want my music to be a hit with the masses and the classes. Only recently, someone was telling me how they have christened the autos plying between Chandni Chowk to Park Circus as ‘Himesh autos’. Isn’t that wonderful? I would like to thank the autowallahs for being my ‘publicity vehicle’. I have the support of the people and that is my biggest reward. As far as awards go, who doesn’t like accolades? I have won popular awards and even those who have criticised me have feted me.

The multi-tasking Himesh:

It has been a fascinating journey. From a producer to composer to singer to endorsing fashion labels to becoming an actor. I have the privilege to play so many roles in one lifetime. Aap Ka Surroor — The Movie is semi-autobiographical. It will be directed by my friend, Prashant Chadha, and I would like to describe it as an edge-of-the-seatthriller. It is semi-auto\biographical in the sense that the romance angle in the story will be based on my life. Moreover, people have so may questions about me — Why I wear caps? Why is there pathos in my eyes? All these will be answered. It will be shot across 18 countries and will have nine of my best sings till date.

On plagiarism:

These days most songs are either copied from Pakistani or Arabic and Western numbers. This shouldn’t be happening. I am proud that my name has not featured in the plagiarists’ list. Show me one song of mine which has been copied? You won’t be able to think of any, which is why I work so hard to come up with original melodies.

Credits: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS/City_Supplements/Calcutta_Times
/Show_me_one_song_which_has_been_copied_/articleshow/531429.cms

38 Responses to “Himeshji: Interview (timesofindia)”

  1. # Toushteeon 23 Nov 2006 at 8:22 pm

    Hi everyone,
    Himeshji is the best… and he will remain the best~~~~
    Whatever people say about him, he should not take it at heart.
    Nobody is perfect in this world so how someone can say irritating things on him.
    I will advise everyone who thinks HIMESHji is the best, to pray for his success and always give him support by giving their opinions~~~~
    All the best Himeshji and never get discouraged~~~ That’s the spirit ;) ;)

  2. # Indooskaon 23 Nov 2006 at 8:35 pm

    I totally agree with u toushtee Himeshji is the best and will always remain so.
    Thanks for this article Jem. By the way Himeshji has arrived to Mauritius today, he is here for a live concert which is tomorrow and saturday night. I hope that he has a good stay here and that his concert is as successful as his previous one. Luv U Himeshji and all the best.

  3. # Jession 24 Nov 2006 at 11:00 am

    himesh is the best! im sure he didnt meant to be rude when he said that about rd burman! he is the best! and thanks for the sweet interview

    i love it

    Jessi ;)

  4. # anjuon 24 Nov 2006 at 3:43 pm

    hi 2 everyone especially to Indooska. Are u a mauritian just like me? i’ve read ur mesage above stating himesh in mauritius. if yes, are u going to the show tonight? me dnt no but would like to go 4 sure.

  5. # Indooskaon 24 Nov 2006 at 5:27 pm

    Yes Anju i am a mauritian. I planned to go to the concert but for a personal reason won’t be able to. Please do let me know if U are going for sure. Where are U from.

  6. # Jemon 24 Nov 2006 at 5:56 pm

    You’re welcome Indooska ;;) Jem

  7. # Toushteeon 25 Nov 2006 at 2:29 am

    Hello everybody,
    Today I went to watch Himeshji concert which was held in mauritius. He has arrived yesterday on the 23 september 2006.
    This show was mindblowing, outstanding, marvellous, super, rocking and excellent~~~
    Himeshji performance was just fabulous and very very rocking. It was a fantastic show. And it was very successful.
    So every people in the world should appreciate this gental, respectable and rocking man because he is the best , #1 rock and superstar. Vineet was just mindblowing in the show.God bless Himeshji~~~~ ;;) ;;) ;) :x :x

  8. # manion 25 Nov 2006 at 5:27 am

    WOW…Toushtee, u r one lucky person i wish I could’ve gone to his concert but anyways, I LUV HIMESHJI, and i’ll always be on his side NO MATTER WHAT!!! :D

  9. # anjuon 25 Nov 2006 at 3:41 pm

    hi indooska. i’m from goodlands. i hav a question. is that ur real name or just a nick name? also where are u from? i didn’t went to the show but i heard it was fantastic, and i’m dying to watch a glimpse on tv news tonite. himesh did invited 10 small children on stage, it was a nice gesture on his part. the real fun is tonite when there is the standing concert. this will be more rocking!! and also i say hi to Toushtee. so she also from mauritius then. it’s amazing to see that there are many mauritian fans. i simply love this site a lot. it’s gives lots of info on our hero.

  10. # Toushteeon 25 Nov 2006 at 5:12 pm

    Hi Everyone,
    Hello Anju! Glad to know that you are a fan of Himeshji. Are you going Himeshji live in concert{standing}?
    Himeshji has give a rocking performance yesterday night. I wish I could met him but unfortunately I was in a hurry. But never mind, hope next time he will come to Mauritius again.
    God bless Himeshji and give him lots of success and happiness.
    May him have a long life.
    ;) ;)

  11. # Indooskaon 26 Nov 2006 at 1:37 pm

    Yes, its true Anju. This site is the best >:D

  12. # souradipaon 26 Nov 2006 at 3:00 pm

    well thanks again for this jem and indooska are u a fan of himeshji ? himeshji was in kolkata on the 19th of november and the concert was GREAT. there were about 70 thousand people in the stadium. himeshji was in full spirit and the show was simply rocking and one of the best shows ever held in kolkata. and for all the critics who say that he has a nasal tone u are not supposed to comment on this. it is toyally god gifted and are we to say anything which is so???? himeshji don’t take all these in your heart and keep on working so wonderfully. all the best =D

  13. # Indooskaon 26 Nov 2006 at 4:02 pm

    Hi Souradipa. I am a very big fan of himeshji, I have all his cds and listen to his songs everyday. Himeshji is such a good and great singer, i just adore him

  14. # Jemon 26 Nov 2006 at 5:31 pm

    Thanks for all your compliments :D We all love Himeshji a lot & this site is a special tribute to him ;;) Jem

  15. # Indooskaon 27 Nov 2006 at 2:23 pm

    Hello Anju, Indooska is my real name and i live at Beau-Bassin

  16. # anjuon 27 Nov 2006 at 2:52 pm

    hi indooska, toushtee and everybody.unfortunately even on saturday nite, i couldn’t attend the show. i was angry b’cause on tv news (sunday) it didn’t even mention abt it. i just hope the vcd of himesh show in mtius comes out in the market soon, i will surely buy it. hoping also MBC shows it one day + the interview of himesh

  17. # Indooskaon 27 Nov 2006 at 3:25 pm

    Hi Anju did U watch the promo film of the movie aap ka suroor. while the interview i had the chance to listen to it on the radio. But as the concert is concerned i am also angry as they did not show even a hint of it.

  18. # Jemon 27 Nov 2006 at 5:09 pm

    Indooska….I think the promo was only shown at the concert in Wembley Arena (the concert I went to) as that was when Himeshji made the official announcement about the movie - & I know the promo was not shown at any other UK concerts either….try & catch it on TV. Jem :D

  19. # souradipaon 27 Nov 2006 at 9:56 pm

    hi indooska., your name is quite unusual one. you have any e-mail address? perhaps we can be friends. i also have many cds of himeshji. he is a total rock star. hope to hear from u soon. B-)

  20. # Toushteeon 27 Nov 2006 at 10:45 pm

    Hello everyone,
    Special hi to Indoska and Anju. Don’t be angry. Pray to god that next time Himeshji can visit Mauritius again. And that does not mean when you did not go to his concert you are no more his fan. I think we all fans should pray for his success and happiness. What do you think?
    Always remember our HERO was the BEST, is the BEST and will remain the BEST. We fans will always always support him.
    Hope to get a fit back from you soon {Indooska and Anju}
    All the best Himeshji,
    God bless you,
    Love you ;;) ;) :)

  21. # Indooskaon 28 Nov 2006 at 7:52 am

    A big hi to Souradipa,Toushtee and Anju. Well, Souradipa of course we can be friends. I do have an e-mail address but how will i send it to U?
    Toushtee, of course i am his fan and will always remain so. well, i hope that U and I can also be friends. Hope 2 hear from U soon.

  22. # Toushteeon 28 Nov 2006 at 10:34 am

    Hello Everyone!
    Of course I can be your friend Indooska but how. I do have an e-mail address. How will I send it to you?
    What can we do?
    Well I have to give an answer to Anju!!! maybe she also want to be our friend? What do you think? It will be my pleasure to be friend with you and Anju and why not Souradipa I think she also is a mauritian.
    Hope to hear from you SOOOOOOOOOOOOON ;)

  23. # anjuon 28 Nov 2006 at 3:20 pm

    hiii my 3 dearest friends Indooska,Toushtee and Souradipa. it makes me so proud that i have 3 new friends added in my list. a big thank u to all. u know wat it did showed himesh interview and his 15 mins glimpses on tv ( breakfast news) yesterday early morning. my aunt did watched it and it was soooooooooooooo interesting that she couldn’t wake me. she was cursing why she didn’t go there. the standing concert was marvellous, top of the world. my sis friends went there. tro top sa show la. some funny things happened there, the security guard was not letting the fans to go near himesh so the boys thrEW THE GUARDS outside. also himesh did wonders by singing KITNE ARMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN NON- STOP WITHOUT MUSIC FOR 15 MINUTES. HE CHALLENGED THE BOYS TO STOP DANCING FOR 15 MINUTES BUT WE MAURITIANS COULDN’T ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE. HE FINALLY SANG A MEDLEY OF ALL HIS SONGS NON- STOP AGAIN FOR HALF AND HOUR. THIS GUY IS TRULY A GEM NOT BECAUSE HE IS DOING WONDERS BUT I WAS EXTREMELY SURPRISED HOW COULD PEOPLE DANCED TO SOME OF HIS SONGS WITHOUT MUSIC!!!! HIMESH JUST SANG WITHOUT MUSIC YET PEOPLE ARE DANCING!!!

    A VERY BIG NEWS IS THAT HIMESH IS COMING BACK TO MAURITIUS AGAIN NEXT YEAR. FOR THE 1ST TIME IN HIS CAREER, HE DID 2 SHOWS IN MAURITIUS WHICH HE NEVER DID ABROAD. HIS VCD WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON IN MARKET. WAIT 4 IT!!!!

  24. # anjuon 28 Nov 2006 at 4:01 pm

    hello again Indooska, Toushtee and souradipa.
    Indooska asked me if i have seen the promos of aap ka surror. Yes Dear, i watches it nearly everyday on B4U music on TNT digital tv. Himesh is slim, beautiful, and super sexy. i simply love his dressing styles, the way he speaks the dialogues and not forgetting when he’s sitting in his car. i have saved a lot of his photos thanks to HR gallery in this web site. i sincerely wish to congratulate the persons who have built this site. it’s marvellous. everything on himesh is here esp his photos gallery.

  25. # anjuon 28 Nov 2006 at 4:02 pm

    to Indooska, Toushtee and souradipa. we can communicate via weekend scope magazine. we can send msg there.

  26. # Jemon 28 Nov 2006 at 5:17 pm

    Thanks for your compliments anju! I am very big fan of Himeshji myself & so are my other 2 friends who have helped to design this website! Unfortunately, for security reasons we do not allow the passing on of email addresses…& anju will have to edit your message after indooska & toustee read it because we do not allow external advertising either. Thanks once again, Jem :D

  27. # Toushteeon 28 Nov 2006 at 5:27 pm

    Big hi to all,
    Specially to my 3 new friends.
    Thank you Anju for your reply. The news that you told us is super. I am so excited to know that Himeshji is coming to Mauritius. I can’t tell you how much I liked it.
    Himeshji really liked Mauritius.
    Anju I don’t know if you will be surprised but I am 13 years old. Are you still ready to be my friend. And you know it will be quite difficult for me to send messages on weekend scopes. I hope you understand. Please don’t be angry. You seem to be very nice
    ;;)

  28. # Indooskaon 28 Nov 2006 at 10:10 pm

    I must say a big thanks to U Jem as due to this blog i have been able to make 3 more friends. Anju&Souradipa if that’s what U want then why not. May be we’ll be able to go out together one day. Toushtee, don’t worry worry we’ll always remain ur friends. I am so happy to know that Himeshji will come back to Mauritius next Year , He is always welcomed here.Please Anju do make me know when Himeshji’s vcd will be available on the market.Hope to hear from U very soon.

  29. # Jemon 28 Nov 2006 at 10:12 pm

    Thanks Indooska yaar….it would not have been possible for me to start this blog without my 2 friends Sunny & Khushi so a big thanks to them also!:D & Indooska, you guys are also like friends now, its so good to see you all posting regularly here! Thank you, Let’s Rock - Rock the World! Jem ;;)

  30. # Toushteeon 28 Nov 2006 at 11:29 pm

    Hello everyone,
    Thank you Indooska. You are very sweet. Thanks a lot Miss Jem for the informaton. Infact I should thank your whole team. Without your team we would never get information on our rockstar and superstar hero.
    Hope to hear from Anju and Souradipa soon!!!! :)

  31. # Jemon 28 Nov 2006 at 11:44 pm

    Toushtee thanks a lot - all your compliments mean a lot to us ;;) Let’s Rock!!! Jem

  32. # anjuon 30 Nov 2006 at 5:31 pm

    hi to all my friends including Jem. Your site surely rockks and thus wish it long continuity and in that context i wanted to ask some questions for jem. Have you and your team ever met Hiimesh personally? Was it very difficult to get into contact with him? he is sooooooooo busy. i’m sorry Jem if i asking soo many questions. it’s just i really wanted to know how himesh is in person! has he ever visited his site? i sincerely hope one day he will reply to us. it’s will be like a dream coming true.

  33. # Jemon 30 Nov 2006 at 5:34 pm

    Hey Anju - firstly thanks for all your compliments!!! no, unfortunately :( I haven’t been able to meet Himeshji and niether has any of the site team. I was lucky enough to meet his Dad :D at the Wembley Arena concert which I went to on the 29th Oct - it was a nice but very brief meeting. Let’s hope Himeshji is reading our site! Hope that answers your questions anju, Let’s Rock - Rock the World, Jem :D

  34. # Zays_on 01 Dec 2006 at 4:55 pm

    Hi, everyone

    I think HIMESH IS THE BEST AND WILL BE THE BEST. I wish him good luck & losts of sucess in life. :x :x :x :x :x :x :x :x :x :x :x :x :x :x :x :x :x :x ;;) ;;) ;;) ;;) ;;) ;;) ;;) ;;) ;) ;) ;) ;)

  35. # vashishon 11 Dec 2006 at 10:37 am

    hii !!!
    i just happened to be looking for himesh latest news when i found this blog!!!
    just wanna say that i am from mauritius n was at the himesh concert…(the standing one)!!
    it is surely the most amazing experience of my life…3 hours of rocking performance…himesh rocks the world!!!hehehe
    now waiting for the 2007 releases and most importantly aap ka suroor!!!

  36. # Jemon 11 Dec 2006 at 5:03 pm

    Hi Vashish, please do post your review of the Mauritus concert! I went to the Wembley one so Im sure you must have had an awesome time!!! Jem :D

  37. # amber khanon 11 Dec 2006 at 6:02 pm

    hi himesh je i really likeu . n u ae the best. :x :x :x =D =D =D =D >:D:D:D

  38. # nehaon 09 Jan 2007 at 11:17 am

    i went to the concert at mauritius too and it was very rocking. it was the best day of my life.love u himesh ji

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