Himesh Reshammiya’s Biography | Birth | Education | Family | Marriage | Debut | Music Albums | Awards

By Ishwi Singh  |  First Published Oct 28, 2023, 2:18 PM IST

Himesh Reshammiya is an Indian singer, music producer, composer, actor, and writer. He started his music career in the year 1998 with the Bollywood film ‘Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya.’ His music album for Salman Khan’s film ‘Tere Naam’ is considered one of the best-selling Bollywood albums of all time.

Himesh Reshammiya is an Indian singer, music producer, composer, actor, and writer. He was born on 23 July 1973 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Leo. He did his schooling from Hill Grange High School, Mumbai. 

His father, Vipin Reshammiya is a music director. His mother, Madhu Reshammiya is a homemaker. 

He is married to Sonia Kapoor. Himesh has a son, Swayam, with his first wife, Komal.

Himesh Reshammiya’s favourites

He likes to eat grilled chicken. 

His favourite actor is Salman Khan. 

His favourite colour is orange. 

His favourite film is ‘Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge.’

He loves to travel to Switzerland. 

Interesting facts about Himesh Reshammiya

Himesh Reshammiya started his music career in the year 1998 with the Bollywood film ‘Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya.’ 

His first music project was offered to him during his school days. At the young age of 16, he started working as a music director and TV producer. 

Himesh Reshammiya holds the record to giving 36 hit songs in a year. 

In the year 2003, he sang his first Bollywood song ‘Bas Ek Baar’ for the film ‘Zameen.’ He gained fame with his unconventional high-pitched singing.

Himesh Reshammiya’s best music album

Himesh Reshammiya’s music album for Salman Khan’s film ‘Tere Naam’ is considered one of the best-selling Bollywood albums. 

For the same album, he won the Screen Weekly Best Composer Award in 2004. 

In the year 1995, he married his girlfriend Komal Reshammiya. He was only 21 years old at the time. The couple took a divorce in 2017. They have a son named, Swayam. 

In 2006, he got the opportunity of performing at the famous Wembley Stadium in London. 

Himesh Reshammiya’s awards

In the year 2005, he won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the song ‘Aashiq Banaya Aapne.’

In 2006, he was awarded the IIFA Best Music Composer Award for the same song. 

Himesh Reshammiya's film

Himesh made his debut as an actor with the 2007 film ‘Aap Kaa Surroor,’

In 2010, he launched his own music production and distribution company called ‘HR Music.’

Himesh married Sonia Kapoor, a television actress on 11 May 2018. 

Himesh Reshammiya’s popular songs

Himesh Reshammiya’s popular songs are, Teri Yaad, Naiyo Lagda, Baaton Ko Teri, Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa, Dil Ke Badle Sanam, Terre Pyaar Mein, Hookah Bar, Tu Hi Rab Tu Hi Dua, Balma, Mujhko Yaad Sataye Teri, Jhalak Dikhla Ja, and Teri Meri.

Himesh has served as a judge on singing reality shows like, Indian Idol, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, Superstar Singer, The Voice, The Voice India Kids, India’s Raw Star, and Times of Music.

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