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Himesh Reshammiya
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Himesh Reshammiya in 2014.
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| Born | 23 July 1973 |
| Origin | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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| Years active | 1998–present |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
| Genre | Hindi songs |
| Subscribers | 9.88 million |
| Total views | 4.46 billion |
| Subscriber and view counts updated as of 19 June 2025. | |
Himesh Reshammiya is a famous Indian playback singer, music director, and actor. He is known for his unique style in Hindi cinema. He has created over 1,300 songs as a music director. Himesh started his career in music in 1998 and later began acting in films in 2007.
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About Himesh Reshammiya
His Early Life
Himesh Reshammiya was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, on July 23, 1973. His father, Vipin Reshammiya, was also a music composer. Himesh married Komal when he was 21 years old, and they have a son together. In 2018, Himesh married actress Sonia Kapoor. His father passed away in September 2024.
Starting His Music Career
Himesh Reshammiya began his career by producing TV shows for Zee TV. He also composed the main songs for some of these shows. His father had planned to make a film with actor Salman Khan. When Salman Khan heard one of Himesh's songs, he was very impressed. He promised Himesh that he would let him compose music for one of his films.
In 1998, Himesh made his debut as a music composer. He worked on the Salman Khan film Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya. He composed two songs for this movie, which both became very popular.
Becoming a Solo Composer
After his first film, Himesh composed music for other movies like Bandhan and Hello Brother. His first movie where he was the only composer was Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge. Himesh became more well-known when he composed music for the film Humraaz. This work earned him a nomination for a major award.
Himesh's Rise to Fame
Big Hits and Awards
Himesh became even more famous in 2003 when he composed songs for another Salman Khan film, Tere Naam. For this movie, he won several awards for best music director. In 2004 and 2005, he composed music for many more films, including Aitraaz and Aashiq Banaya Aapne.
Around this time, Himesh also started singing. His song "Aashiq Banaya Aapne" became a huge hit. He won many awards for this song, including Best Male Playback Singer.
His Unique Music Style
Himesh Reshammiya has sung many popular songs. Some of his famous songs include "Tera Suroor", "Jhalak Dikhlaja", and "Hookah Bar". His music often mixes Western and Indian rock styles with electronic beats.
In 2006, he released the album Aap Kaa Surroor - The Album. This album became one of the best-selling albums in India, selling millions of copies.
Acting and Global Performances
Himesh also started acting in films, with his first movie being Aap Kaa Surroor. He has performed in big shows around the world. He was the first Indian singer to perform at Wembley Arena in London and the Heineken music hall in Amsterdam.
TV Shows and Mentoring
Himesh has also been a judge and mentor on singing competition shows like Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge on Zee TV. His team was called Jai Mata Di Let's Rock Gharana. He helped his team win the show in 2007 and 2009. He has also been a judge on other music reality shows.
Recent Projects
New Films and Music
In 2013, Himesh announced he would act in and produce a movie called The Xposé. In 2019, it was confirmed that he would star in Namastey Rome, a sequel to his earlier films. He also planned to act in a sequel to The Xposé and a movie about a soldier named Bishnu Shrestha.
In June 2021, Himesh launched his own music label, Himesh Reshammiya Melodies. He released his album Surroor 2021, which was very successful with billions of views and streams. He also announced other albums like Moods with Melodies and Himesh Ke Dil Se. In 2022, he composed all the songs for the film Raksha Bandhan. ..... This will be his 11th movie as a lead actor.
Cap Mania Tours
In April 2025, Himesh announced his "Cap Mania Tour" across India. The first shows in Mumbai and Delhi quickly sold out. Due to high demand, an extra show was added in Delhi which also sold out. A fourth show was then announced for Chennai in August 2025.
Awards and Achievements
Himesh Reshammiya has won many awards for his work. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer in 2006 for his song Aashiq Banaya Aapne. He has also received awards like the Star Screen Award, IIFA Award, and the Zee Cine Award. He has been nominated for many awards for his music direction. He also won a BIG Star Entertainment Award for best music director for the film Prem Ratan Dhan Payo.
Films and Discography
