Bollywood's renowned singer, composer, and actor Himesh Reshammiya is celebrating his 52nd birthday today. With his unique singing style, superhit songs, and stylish looks, Himesh has carved a distinct identity for himself in the industry.
Himesh Reshammiya Controversies: The multifaceted musician, singer, and actor of Bollywood, Himesh Reshammiya, is celebrating his 52nd birthday today, July 23, 2025. While Himesh has delivered numerous superhit songs in his career, he has also been a significant part of some controversies.
His distinctive singing style and unparalleled music direction have given him a unique identity in the industry, but criticism and trolling have also accompanied him. On this special occasion, let's explore the major turning points in Himesh Reshammiya's career that have kept him in the spotlight.
Recognition from ‘Aashiq Banaya Aapne’, Became a Cause of Controversy
Released in 2005, the title track of the film ‘Aashiq Banaya Aapne’ proved to be the biggest turning point in Himesh Reshammiya's career. This song was not only a chartbuster hit, but it also made Himesh a household name as a singer. The song's high-pitch and 'singing through the nose' style made him popular.
However, his unique singing style became a cause of jokes and memes on social media. Critics and music lovers questioned his singing style, but Himesh did not look back. He delivered one superhit song after another, such as ‘Jhalak Dikhla Ja’, ‘Tera Suroor’, ‘Tanhaiyaan’, ‘Naam Hai Tera’, and strengthened his fanbase.
Controversy with Asha Bhosle: When a Statement Caused an Uproar
Himesh Reshammiya's biggest controversy arose when he said in an interview that R.D. Burman also used to sing through his nose, but he was not criticized. This statement was not well-received by the legendary singer Asha Bhosle. She told the media that if anyone says that Pancham Da (R.D. Burman) sang through his nose, they should be slapped.
This statement became headline news. Himesh immediately apologized publicly, saying that he has always respected Asha Ji and Pancham Da and that his statement was taken under a misunderstanding. After this controversy, Himesh stayed away from the media for a short time but then made a comeback with another hit album.
Debut in Music Direction and Superhit Albums
Himesh started his career in 1998 with Salman Khan's film 'Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya'. After this, he did several hit films with Salman, such as 'Tere Naam', 'Bodyguard', 'Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya', 'Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaye'. His music had a special blend of melody and pain, which made him different from others.
He gave 36 back-to-back hit songs at one time, which is a record in itself. His album 'Aap Kaa Surroor' was also very successful, which established him as a singer as well.
Stepping into Films, But Not a Success in Acting
In 2007, Himesh stepped into the world of acting with the film 'Aap Kaa Surroor'. This film was average at the box office, but it was quite popular among his fans. After this, he acted in films like 'Karzzzz', 'Khiladi 786', 'Teraa Surroor', but he did not get the success in acting that he got in music.
Himesh Reshammiya recently made headlines again with his film 'Badass Ravikumar'. In the film's trailer, his superstar-like entry, concert scenes, and mention of old hit songs were well-liked by fans. In an interview, Himesh, while talking about his singing style, said, "For me, it wasn't about singing through the nose, but about singing in a high-pitch. It was a painful style of a lover." This statement shows how passionate and confident he is about his art.
