Himesh Reshammiya (Hindi: हिमेश रेशम्मिया) (born July 23, 1973) is an Indian Bollywood film music composer, singer and actor.

Television

Himesh Reshammiya was also actively involved in mentoring and judging the popular singing competition on Zee TV's Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge. His group is called "Rock" gharana. His slogan for this show is "Jai Mataji Let's Rock." Himesh was the winning mentor of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007, the winner being Aneek Dhar from Kolkata. Himesh also excelled in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2009, as Vaishali Made, a female contestant from his "Rock" gharana, won the competition.

Himesh has produced many serials. Among these are "Amar Prem" and "Andaaz" on ZeeTV. The title song of both the serials was composed by Himesh.

Criticism and controversies

In his debut film as an actor, Aap Kaa Surroor - The Real Luv Story, Himesh Reshammiya added a song Tanhaiyaan from Boney Kapoor's proposed film Milenge Milenge. Initially,Himesh 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. However, Himesh 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. In June 2007, they reconciled their differences after Himesh Reshammiya apologized.

Awards & Nominations

Himesh Reshammiya won the Filmfare Best Male Playback Award for "Aashiq Banaya Aapne". This was his first and most successful song sung by him in the year 2005. He also received several nominations for his music direction.

Acting

Himesh Reshammiya made debut with Aap Kaa Surroor - The Moviee- The Real Luv Story which opened with 80% opening and became the instant hit. His second arrival Karzzzz was an average but the music was declared in a week to be super hit and broke the records of early music albums, Karzzz music album was the highest selling album of 2008 selling more than 2 crore copies.

Personal

He is firm believer in the God. And he has a true compassionate towards his family. He believes that his mother and father are the backbone for his grand success.

Discography

* Aap Kaa Surroor (Debut private album) - January 2006

Filmography

As a music director

* Kajraare (2009)
* Mr. Fraud (2009) (Under Production)
* Karzzzz (October 17, 2008)
* My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves (January 11, 2008) (One song)
* Fear (2008)
* Dasavatharam (June 13, 2008) (TAMIL)
* Bommalattam (2007) (TAMIL)
* Welcome (December 21, 2007) (Two songs)
* Nanhe Jaisalmer (September 14, 2007)
* Darling (September 7, 2007) (One song)
* Aap Kaa Surroor - The Real Luv Story (June 29, 2007)
* Apne (June 29, 2007)
* Fool N Final (June 1, 2007)
* Good Boy Bad Boy (May 11, 2007)
* Shakalaka Boom Boom (April 6, 2007)
* Namastey London (March 23, 2007)
* Red: The Dark Side (March 9, 2007)
* Nehlle Pe Dehlla (March 2, 2007) (One song)
* Rocky - The Rebel (September 22, 2006)
* Dil Diya Hai (September 8, 2006)
* Aap Ki Khatir (August 25, 2006)
* Ahista Ahista (August 18, 2006)
* Anthony Kaun Hai (August 4, 2006)
* Chup Chup Ke (June 9, 2006)
* Phir Hera Pheri (June 9, 2006)
* Tom Dick And Harry (May 12, 2006)
* 36 China Town (May 5, 2006)
* Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye (April 14, 2006) (One song)
* Shaadi Se Pehle (April 6, 2006)
* Banaras - A Mystic Love Story (April 6, 2006)
* Aksar (February 3, 2006)
* Anjaane - The Unknown (December 30, 2005)
* Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi (December 23, 2005)
* Kyon Ki (November 2, 2005)
* Koi Aap Sa (October 14, 2005)
* Aashiq Banaya Aapne (September 2, 2005)
* Iqbal (August 26, 2005) (One song)
* Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya (July 15, 2005)
* Silsiilay (June 17, 2005)
* Yakeen (June 1, 2005)
* Main Aisa Hi Hoon (May 6, 2005)
* Kuch Meetha Ho Jaaye (April 15, 2005)
* Blackmail (January 28, 2005)
* Insan (January 14, 2005)
* Vaada (January 7, 2005)
* Dil Maange More (December 31, 2004)
* Aabra Ka Daabra (December 24, 2004)
* Aitraaz (November 12, 2004)
* Shukriya (October 8, 2004)
* Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa (September 10, 2004) (Two songs)
* Taarzan - The Wonder Car (August 6, 2004)
* Julie (July 23, 2004)
* Run (May 14, 2004)
* Bardaasht (April 23, 2004)
* Tum? (February 20, 2004)
* Ishq Hai Tumse (January 2, 2004)
* Zameen (September 26, 2003)
* Tere Naam (August 15, 2003)
* Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne (March 21, 2003)
* Chalo Ishq Ladaaye (December 27, 2002)
* Yeh Hai Jalwa (July 26, 2002)
* Humraaz (July 5, 2002)
* Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa (June 28, 2002)
* Aamdani Athanni Kharcha Rupaiya (December 21, 2001)
* Uljhan (May 4, 2001)
* Jodi No.1 (April 13, 2001) (4 songs)
* Kahi Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye (November 17, 2000)
* Kurukshetra (November 10, 2000)
* Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (January 15, 2000)
* Hello Brother (September 10, 1999)
* Bandhan (October 2, 1998)
* Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya (March 27, 1998) (Two songs)

As a Background music composer

* Kurukshetra (2000)

As a playback singer

* Kajraare (2009)
* Mr. Fraud (2009)
* Karzzzz (October 17, 2008)
* Dasavatharam (June 13, 2008) TAMIL
* Welcome (December 21, 2007)
* Fear (2007)
* Nanhe Jaisalmer (September 14, 2007)
* Darling (September 7, 2007)
* Aap Kaa Surroor - The Real Luv Story (June 29, 2007)
* Apne (June 29, 2007)
* Fool and Final (June 1, 2007)
* Good Boy Bad Boy (May 11, 2007)
* Shakalaka Boom Boom (April 6, 2007)
* Namastey London (March 23, 2007)
* Red: The Dark Side (March 9, 2007)
* Nehlle Pe Dehlla (March 2, 2007)
* Rocky - The Rebel (2006)
* Dil Diya Hai (2006)
* Aap Ki Khatir (2006)
* Ahista Ahista (2006)
* Anthony Kaun Hai (2006)
* Chup Chup Ke (2006)
* Phir Hera Pheri (2006)
* Tom Dick And Harry (2006)
* 36 China Town (2006)
* Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006)
* Banaras - A Mystic Love Story (2006)
* Aksar (2006)
* Aashiq Banaya Aapne (2005)

As an actor

* Mudh Mudh Ke Na Dekkh Mudh Mudh Ke (2010) (Under Production)
* Ishq Unplugged (2010) (Completed) (post production)
* Radio (2009) (Completed) (post production)...... RJ Vivaan Shah
* A Love Iiiisshtory (2010) (Completed) ...... Sukku
* Aap Kaa Surroor 2 - Ae Himesh Bhai! (2010) (Stuck/On Hold)
* HHey Gujju (2010) on hold, ...... Akash Patel / Karsanlal Trikamlal Gandhi
* Kajraare (2009) (Post Production)
* Karzzzz (October 17, 2008) ...... Monty
* Aap Kaa Surroor - The Real Luv Story (June 29, 2007) ...... HR

Awards & Nominations

Filmfare award 2003

* Nominated Best Music Director for Tere Naam

Filmfare award 2005

* Nominated for Best Music Director for Aashiq Banaya Aapne
* Won Best Playback Singer (Male) for Aashiq Banaya Aapne

Zee Cine Awards 2005

* Won Best Playback Singer (Male) for Aashiq Banaya Aapne
* Nominated for Best Music Director for Aashiq Banaya Aapne & Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya

IIFA Awards Dubai 2006

* Won Best Playback Singer (Male) for Aashiq Banaya Aapne

MTV Lycra Awards 2006

* Nominated for best Music Style Icon

US Bollywood Music Awards

* Won Best Music Director for Aashiq Banaya Aapne in 2006

Filmy Person of the Year

* Nominated for “Filmy Person of the Year 2006″

Star Screen Awards 2006

* Nominated for Best Music Director for Aashiq Banaya Aapne at Star Screen Awards 2006

Entertainer of the Year Award 2006 - CNN IBN

* Nominated for Entertainer of the Year Award 2006 - CNN IBN

Society Young Achievers Award 2007

* Won Society Young Achievers Award 2007 Mumbai for performing arts

Filmfare Awards 2006

* Nominated for Best Male Playback Singer: Aashiq Banaya Aapne

Zee Cine Awards 2007

* Nominated for best track ‘Jhalak Dikhalaja’ album: Aksar
* Nominated for Music Director

All India Achievers Awards 2007

* Won All India Achievers Awards 2007

Koffee with Karan Best Debutant Male Award 2007

* Won Koffee with Karan Best Debutant Male Award 2007

US Bollywood Music Awards 2007

* Nominated for Best Music Director (Aap Kaa Surroor the moviee) - Bollywood Music Awards 2007
* Nominated for Best Song (Jhoot Nahi Bolna - Aap Kaa Surroor the moviee) - Bollywood Music Awards 2007
* Nominated for Best Singer male (Tera Mera Milna - Aap Kaa Surroor the moviee) - Bollywood Music Awards 2007

Zee Rishton ki Utsav Awards 2007

* Nominated Best Guru-Shishya jodi Himesh Reshammiya& Aneek: SaReGaMaPa Challenge 2007

Sabse Favourite Kaun 2008

* Nominated Sabse Favourite Naya Hero 2008
* Nominated Sabse favourite movie: Aap Kaa Surroor the moviee - Sabse Favourite Kaun 2008
* Won: Sabse Tez Sitara 2008 - Sabse Favourite Kaun 2008 awards

MAX Stardust Awards 2008

* Nominated: Superstar of Tomorrow (Male): Himesh Reshammiya

Filmfare Awards 2008

* Nominated for Best Male Debutant - Aap Kaa Surroor the moviee: The Real Luv Story

Zee Cine Awards 2008

* Nominated for Best Promising Newcomer (Male)