Himesh Reshammiya: I never question Salman bhai
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Juggling the roles of singer, composer and actor, Himesh Reshammiya is constantly trying to up his game. With less than a week to go before the release of Teraa Surroor where he plays the male lead, SpotboyE caught up with him for a freewheeling chat. Excerpts:
You’re back with Teraa Surroor, which is touted to be a sequel to Aap Kaa Surroor…
Teraa Surroor is not exactly the sequel of Aap Kaa Surroor but it is just taking the Surroor brand forward. It’s a thriller shot in Dublin. The film revolves around the love story of Raghu, which is my character and Tara (played by Farah Karimaee) with an element of mystery in it.
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Everyone’s talking about your new lean avatar in the film.
It took me a year to build this kind of a body because I wanted to get my abs naturally. I don’t eat after anything 8.30 pm and eat right.
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You were panned as an actor with Aap Kaa Surroor and now, you’ve returned with Tera Surroor. Are you trying to prove a point?
I am not trying to prove anything – I am simply trying to improve every aspect of my performance including acting. My performance in my last release The Xpose was appreciated, so with this film, I want to reach the next level. I am just trying to win the hearts of people who have not been on my side.
Was it tough when people had written you off during Aap Kaa Surroor?
I believe that I don’t have anything to complain about. When I started off as a composer, my first song became a blockbuster. I got a break from Salman bhai and now I have more than 600 songs to my credit. I won many awards for my first song as a singer too. My first film as an actor (Aap Kaa Surroor) was a hit – never mind what the critics say.
Has music taken a backseat because of acting?
I just composed for Sanam Teri Kasam – it was a small film but the music did well. I am doing my live shows, singing and composing. But now, I am taking up less work. I’ll compose for 2-3 films a year and do one film as an actor.
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You were always known for your chartbusters which were a staple at pubs. Do you miss that adulation?
I feel that now I have to go to the next level. In terms of party numbers, Hukka Bar (Khiladi 786) and Jumme Ki Raat (Kick) are not that old. I composed the title track of Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, which became a super hit and had the highest number of dubsmashes. The mashup of Terra Surroor is played across all pubs and Kheech Meri Photo (Sanam Teri Kasam) has done well. I have constantly been delivering hits. Today, I have every kind of song to my credit and that’s essentially what I want from myself.
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You have patched up with Salman Khan, after your bitter fallout a few years ago. Many say that his presence in your life again has changed things for you…
Whatever I have achieved is because of God, my parents and Salman Khan. He gave me my first break with Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya and I have done 15-18 projects with him. My success ratio with him is high. I feel blessed to work with him. When it comes to Salman bhai, I do not question him; I just do what he says.
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