Himesh Reshammiya Birthday Special: ‘Aashiq Banaya Aapne’, ‘Tumse Milna’ and Other Golden Hits of the Multi-Talented Musician
As Himesh Reshammiya turns a year older here is a throwback of some of his chartbusters that cemented his place as a top singer and composer in Bollywood.
Himesh Reshammiya celebrates his birthday today. Born in Mumbai on July 23, 1973 to composer Vipin Reshammiya, he took up music as a career for the happiness of his father. He is a singer, composer, songwriter, producer and actor. Himesh Reshammiya has close to 1,500 songs credited to his name. He started off as a TV show producer and later began to compose for the movies. Salman Khan gave him a big break with Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya (1998) and he did not look back since then.
He is known for his unique voice that sets him apart from other Bollywood singers. The nasal tone and pitch of his voice is unmistakable. But as a composer, he has made many melodies that are timeless. Here is revisiting some of his best songs. Himesh Reshammiya Unveils New Song 'Naya Pyaar Naya Ehsaas' Read @ANI Story | - Latest Tweet by ANI Digital
‘Jhalak Dikhla Ja’
Himesh Reshammiya fans will remember “Jhalak Dikhla Ja" from the movie Aksar. The song was sung and composed by him. It had Emraan Hashmi, Udita Goswami and Dino Morea in lead roles. He also featured in the movie. Himesh Reshammiya has given chartbuster songs to Salman Khan and Emraan Hashmi.
Watch the Video of 'Jhalak Dikhla Ja' from 'Aksar':
‘Just Chill’
This is one of the fun songs of Salman Khan's career. It is from the movie Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya. Sonu Nigam, Amrita Kak and Jayesh Gandhi are the singers of the song. The lyrics are by Sameer.
Watch the Video of 'Just Chill' From 'Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya'
‘Ishq Ne Tere Ishq Mein’
This melodious song is from the movie Aahista Aahista starring Abhay Deol and Soha Ali Khan. It is sung by KK and Jayesh Gandhi. Irshad Kamil has written the soulful lyrics.
Watch the Video of ‘Ishq Ne Tere’ From 'Aahista Aahista'
‘Aashiq Banaya Aapne’
No playlist of Himesh Reshammiya is complete without "Aashiq Banaya Aapne". The title song of the movie featured Emraan Hashmi and Tanushree Dutta. Himesh Reshammiya and Shreya Ghoshal sang the song, and Sameer wrote the lyrics. The bold video made it a 'forbidden pleasure' for teens back in those days when Internet was not so reachable.
Watch the Video of 'Aashiq Banaya Aapne' Here:
'Tumse Milna'
Salman Khan, Bhumika Chawla's Tere Naam is one of the best albums of Himesh Reshammiya. This song is a diversion from the peppy party songs of the singer and composer. Alka Yagnik and Udit Narayan sang the song while it has lyrics from Sameer.
Watch the Video of ‘Tumse Milna’ From 'Tere Naam'
‘Tera Surroor’
The song is from the album Aap Ka Suroor by Himesh Reshammiya. The lyrics are by Sameer. The song is legendary with his fans.
Watch the Video of Tera Surroor:
‘Tandoori Nights’
Himesh Reshammiya has done a few films as an actor with XPose being the most loved amongst them. He did Karzzzz with Urmila Matondkar. This song is by Sunidhi Chauhan and him. It was a rage at parties.
Himesh Reshammiya is truly one of the greats of modern Bollywood music. The impact of his songs on pop culture was also insane. We wish him a Happy Birthday!
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