Magical Mentors – Himesh Reshammiya

Written on May 15, 2007 – 11:57 am | by admin |

Sneak peek into the life of Himesh Reshammiya

Early in Life

Himesh started his career with a production house which aired quite a few TV soaps on Doordarshan Ahmedabad and Zee TV. Early in his career, he received critical acclaim for his musical scores, although the films associated with them were not popular at the box office. His first film as music director was Bandhan (1998), in which he collaborated with Anand Raj Anand to produce the musical score. Although it was not the first film to which he contributed music, it was the first one on which he was listed as a contributing music director.

Music direction career

Himesh Reshammiya was first noticed in Bollywood for his work in the film Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998). He became good friends with Salman Khan, a famous Bollywood actor who starred in the film, and composed songs for some subsequent film in which Salman starred. Reshammiya soon developed his own unique style of composition, based on pop music and catchy techno beats. He also places a particular emphasis on melodic hooks to his songs. His most popular albums can be said to be Tere Naam and Aashiq Banaya Aapne. With a series of popular film scores, he is considered one of the upcoming music composers in Indian cinema today. His music is associated with the youthful culture that has recently been pervasive in India, but he has also shown versatility, focusing on a more classical style for films such as Banaras: A Mystic Love Story and semi-classical like Tere Naam. As of 2006 he is the top composer of this year. It is reported that Dil Diya Hai represented Himesh’s tiredness as his music has not been quite top charting as it used to be. The media has advised Himesh to cut down work as he is working on 30-35 films (equivalent to half the films released in Bollywood in one year). In 2006, Himesh had well over 36 hit tracks in a single calender year. He also became the first Indian to perform at the Wembley Arena. 2007 was the return of Himesh Reshammiya with three soundtracks Red : the dark side, Namastey London and ShakaLaka Boom Boom. All three films have chart busting songs Afreen Tera Chera, Aamin, Chakna Chakna, Rafta Rafta, Shaka Laka Boom Boom, Dil Laageyenge and many more. His new album Good Boy Bad Boy is also rocking and is anticipated to top charts considering its aggressive promotion by Subhash Ghai. Next would be his own filem Aap Ka Soorror which already has one great track “Assalaam Vaalekum”

Recently, Himesh has been in the news for controversial remarks and comments made regarding notable and popular musicians of the past. Himesh has also been heavily criticized for using what many consider repetitive music.

Acting

Himesh Reshammiya will score the music and make his film debut in Aap Ka Suroor – The Real Love Story, a movie on his life which will be filmed in Germany’s state of Hesse in March 2007. Shooting will take place in Heppenheim in Bergstraße County District[3]. This movie is scheduled for release in July 2007, The original release date is 29th june 2007

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93 Comments

  • At 2007.08.29 02:45, Jasmeek said:

    Hi Himeshji,

    everybody is doing a great job and i want to share an idea with you that with Aditya there shud be a female host also and they shud host together and I’m very much intersted doing that,please give me a chance i can assure you the finals will be very nice with two host there will be a new exictment also.
    you have made so many lives please make mine also.If intersted please contact me at moviemax2@hotmail.com I can send my pictures to you.

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    • At 2007.09.05 05:23, rahul said:

      Himesh ji,

      Aap Ache hai per,

      aap Nak se na gana gaye,

      or ek baat,

      aap aapki style change karloo,

      Q ki,

      Aap ke sare gane Ek saman lag te hai,

      or Ek baat aap ache gate hi nahi balki aap ek ache ensan bhi hai,

      esi liye main aap ko bata na chahta hu…aap nak se na gate huye dil or gale gaoo to aap ke gaano ko koii bhi piche nahi chod sak ta haiii……………exple.. tera tera suroooo..ye aap ke sabhi gano main miil ta hai ye hame nahi chaee ye hame ache gane chaee ye ………

      thanks………….Rahul

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      • At 2007.09.08 12:44, JoT said:

        kaushal ur right ..plz himesh ji bring vinit back in upcoming episodes of saregamapa ..plz plz plz

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        • At 2007.09.10 10:11, shahil said:

          namaste sir how r u mai oopar wale hmesha yhi doowa karta hoon k app jaise insaano ko hmesha khusi de gum appke nazdeek bhi nzar naa aaye mai bas ye kahna chaata hoo appse k mai bhi appka shagird bnna chaata hoo mai poori koosis kar rha hoo k mai bhi sa re ga ma pa me participate kroo lekin mujhe koi link nhi mil paa rha hai lekin mai ye janta hoo k jnha cah hai wnhi rah hai mujhe bas appka aasir wad chahiye agar app mere sir par haanth rakh de do mai doonya jeet sakta hoo.mai ranchi ka rahne wala hoo mera naam shahil khan hai agar app mujhe sa re ga ma pa me interance ka rasta bta dijye to mai apni zindgi me aage bhar sakta hoo kyoki mere city me sa re ga ma pa ka audition nhi hoota hai is liye appse goozaris kar rha hoo appka subh chintah mea email id hai shahil_khan0011@yahoo.com so lz sir send me link

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          • At 2007.09.12 05:20, puma said:

            Hi Himesh,

            If you really are a great person and if you will follow your advise to Poonam to help other people, you will not let Mussarat go back to Pakistan empty handed. People are saying you are threatened by him, becasue he can sing the higher notes like you. Only way you can show that you are a bigger person than this is by getting him some song contracts. You know you have been unfair to him. Should not be difficult for a music director like you who has maximum number of movies on hand and so many contacts. When God gives you so much, you must pass on some to others who are deserving as a way to say thank you to God. I have been a big fan of whatever you compose, but will suffer greatly if their is injustice to this innocent boy Mussarat and may not be able to have the same respect for you. However, I promise that me and friends will listen to you forever and ever if you will do something very good fro this simple very talented boy who trusts you so much.

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            • At 2007.09.14 15:06, kapil said:

              I would say that u r more a Businessman than anything else.
              You know the tactics to sell your gharana guys, even when they are not performing well. Making them best when they are really not the best.

              Hats off to you for your marketing skills !!

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              • At 2007.09.14 19:22, Bhajanjeet said:

                Hi Himesh, why are u so aggressive always? ,I thought singers are closer to saints u sound more like a businessman than a singer/director please don’t try to tell public how to vote and don’t make public hate a sweet person Mussarat because you were trying to pull down Raja He is a versatile singer and just remember you are here because of us too.

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                • At 2007.09.15 03:14, BHUPSY said:

                  God will punish u for ur manuplations…

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                  • At 2007.09.15 06:50, bkv said:

                    Himesh,
                    when I started watching you on TV, I use to like you, but your recent comments, regarding love story between Aneek and Sumedha, it shows, your cheap and dirty. Have you ever though, How Sumedha must be thinking, afterall she is Indian girl, and have you ever though of her parents, what they must be thnking.

                    Please cut out all this crap. you are loosing respect, atleast from me.

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                    • At 2007.09.15 19:25, allwayshy said:

                      Hi Himesh is good that you want to see your kids on top but why you are always bias to wards other contestant. if some one make mistake from other gharana you count it as mistake whereas if your gharana candidate make mistake you say that his voice doesn’t suit on that song even though he tried for that reason he should not get vote out,i think its bias.

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                      • At 2007.09.15 23:55, Genjuro said:

                        I would like to say something about the Mentors on this show specially Himesh and Yalgar.. Especially Himesh. No doubt that this guy has some serious Psychological problem. He is emotional and always yells as if he is trying to prove something. Most guests that come on the show get insulted, like he did to Tushar and company by saying what percentage of their movie is good and what percentages were flop. This guy and Yalgar constantly torture and abuse those poor singers. I feel bad for Poonam because her story is not supposed to be shared like that EVERY SINGLE TIME and Aneak who is a great singer is starting to look like a Clown thanks to you all and now because of this he may get few votes.
                        I have never seen such talented singers at a same contest and the quality of the singers are 100x better than any Indian or American Idol. This is why I admire this show very much and don’t really watch others nor do I know the names of the contestants form the other shows.

                        As a judge or mentor you have to say something but just do what you are paid to do and shut the hell up and let the people enjoy what they want to hear and watch and that is the songs sung by the contestants not your bitching every time.

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                        • At 2007.09.16 14:32, allwayshy said:

                          himesh stop playing dirty game,you dont deserve to be mentor of this show

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                          • At 2007.09.17 01:55, kavya said:

                            U r a good singer…But after watching u in sa re ga ma pa, I started hating u… Pls stop creating stories in the show… people watch the sa re ga ma pa mainly to listen to the songs of diifferent voices not to watch ur skid… pls dont be partial…. be little polite to other mentors and participants also… U should encourage the singing not the love stories….

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                            • At 2007.09.17 04:05, saramj said:

                              Hi friends, im a big fan of saregamapa show, but b,couse of himesh reshmiya we are losing interest in the show, ask him to stop his dirty & cheap remarks about the contestants specialy on his chela aneek, we get bored when he stars praising aneek nd his love story, give him a brake other contestant are fa….r better than aneek, specially raja and amanat these two deserve to be in no 1 position, i know himesh is playing a dirty game to remove raja.

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                              • At 2007.09.17 13:08, ash said:

                                HIMASS BESHARMIYA GO GET A LIFE AND SHUT YOUR MOUTH BEFORE FLIES START GETTING IN.STOP EXPLOITING YOUR STUDENTS AND STOP TRYING TO EMOTIONALLY TORTURE OTHER CONTESTANTS.YOU AND YOUR OINKL DESERVE TO BE THROWN OUT.JUST BECAUSE RICKSHAWALLAS LOVE YOUR REPEATED WORD STUPID MEANINGLESS COMPOSITIONS DOES NOT MAKE YOU GOD.STOP THINKING THE SHOW IS ABOUT YOU.WAKE UP AND SEE REALITY.YOU ARE FULL OF CRAP AND NOTHING IN THE WORLD WILL EVER CHANGE THAT.

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                                • At 2007.09.18 01:57, ash said:

                                  HIMASS,SARAWATI MA KI KASAM ,HINDUSTAAN AUR PUREY VISHWA KI JANTA AAP SE UUB CHUKI HAI.AAPKA SURROR SAHAN KARNEY KE LIYE HUMNE KYAA KIYA HAI KASOOR……………….WANNABE WHO WILL NEVER BE,GET A LIFE AND GET OUT OF ZEE.

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                                  • At 2007.09.19 07:43, kamal said:

                                    hai himesh u just rock on stage
                                    but dont give the negative publicity to the singers let people like the singing and decide whether the singers are capable of sing and play long innings,lets leave it the people who are the main persons who like the songs in future. if for ur TRP or for publicity use other methods to improve that ok dont make audience fools if they get angry u wont get roti kapda OK….

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                                    • At 2007.09.20 04:04, vishal said:

                                      himesh ji aap se gujarish hai ki faltu love sotry sa re ga ma pa ke stage band kar di jiye aur ek bat RAJA……………….IS GOOD SINGER THAN U……………………………………………………………

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                                      • At 2007.09.20 04:11, vishal said:

                                        Friends,

                                        Raja ke liye vote kijiye aur himesh ka muh band kijiye……………………………………………………………..

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                                        • At 2007.09.20 04:30, mohsin said:

                                          tum only singer ho sakte ho………………………….. GURU nahi………………………………pls…..sa re ga ma pa se aap nikal jaoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

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                                          • At 2007.09.21 05:36, Jobs said:

                                            Boycott Himesh Reshammiya, Boycott Himesh Reshammiya, Boycott Himesh Reshammiya,

                                            He is not fit to be a mentor or a guru, we feel that he thinks great of him self and his achievements.
                                            Can you respect a man who is talking of love all the time…… not talking in public about this wife an child,,, Kiya Yahi Piyar Hai….

                                            Boycott Himesh Reshammiya,
                                            Boycott Himesh Reshammiya,\
                                            Boycott Himesh Reshammiya,

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                                            • At 2007.09.22 12:31, BHUPSY said:

                                              Eureka!!! now i know y himesh wears a cap al the time…he has just an empty space where all of us have brains!!!Poor guy need to hide it ..

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                                              • At 2007.09.23 21:47, Simi said:

                                                Himesh,

                                                I am really dissapointed with your recent attitude and unjust!! You are loosing your popularity and respect. Please STOP blabbing about Anik all the time, you are so biased. Other contestants deserve some praise too.

                                                Only because of you and your foul talk MUSSARRAT lost. Honestly speaking I believe Mussarat is the best vocal in this contest. You do not deserve to be his GURU. You were never fair to him.

                                                If Anik looses this then that will be also because of your bad mouthing everyone and over marketing Anik.

                                                I used to love your song so much, but I do not like you anymore.

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                                                • At 2007.09.24 07:17, juhi said:

                                                  aap bahot bolte hia plzzz…thoda kum boliye……aur ha aap kehte hai aunik ne itni mehant ki usk gane se pehle hi…..etc etc ..but usko gane to do…aur har koi contestant mehant kark hi waha aata hai ya aati hai…koi is stage par aaise hi nai pahuchta….aur plz stop clearifying urself……..patent words of urs is…genuinly,mind blowing, supreb and fantastic….

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                                                  • At 2007.09.29 00:10, jmkegeo said:

                                                    @ Himesh
                                                    nihayat batameez shaks han aap
                                                    itna self love, kuch aadab-e- mehfil seekhiyea, zuban sikyea.
                                                    jitna shor mitchatae hu ander sae utnae hee khali hu.
                                                    why the hell u dont learn from others.. Man u r not fit for this muuunch … just leave.. You have made me hate saregamapa..

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                                                    • At 2007.10.02 03:24, Supriya said:

                                                      Hi Himesh,

                                                      I am a great fan of your music. Your music simply rocks. All the songs that you compose are special in their own distinct way. I also love the way you say things. Expecially in Sa re ga ma pa – Challenge 2007, the way you are fighting for Aneek Dhar is just great. Also when contestants from other gharana’s are out, the way you speak is the best. Keep it up buddy. Good going!!!!

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                                                      • At 2007.10.02 03:30, Supriya said:

                                                        Hi Himesh,

                                                        The best thing i like about you is that you speak your mind. May might have a negative thinking about you, but for me you are a true person and may whatever come your way, i know that you will rise out of it. All the Best to you and Aneek!!!

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                                                        • At 2007.10.04 17:29, aparna said:

                                                          himesh its time you stop talking nonsense. if u dont its going to cost poor aneek. It has allready affected your popularity it will affect aneeks career too. Just dont talk unnecessarily. please request from audience of saregamapa
                                                          from states. many tahnks

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                                                          • At 2007.10.06 01:55, Shadab said:

                                                            listen u proud proud man…u just dont deserve to b a judge…u act soo much…u pretend u care,…no u dont…u just do it to gain public sympathy…….if anik looses…it will be ur fault not hissn mussarat too lost becoz of u….

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                                                            • At 2007.10.06 21:12, stealthback said:

                                                              KUTAYYY….SALAAAY HIMESH BESHARMIYA..

                                                              Get your self Married FAAAATTT-ASSSSS.

                                                              Nobody wants to hear the F*** that comes out of your mouth. You’re like a damn AM radio that never shuts up. Give that mouth a rest and put a gum in your mouth, cause ur breath STINKS!!! (a word from Ismail Darbar). You are like a disease that never STFUps. I hope am making myself clear dipsh*t. Year biat*h…STFU on your next episode…horny as* b*tch

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                                                              • At 2007.10.09 01:56, shahab said:

                                                                hi himesh your voice is good and ur also good musie director. bt your not a good man why you underestimatie raja & ammanat. aneek is good singer bt your promote aneek in a dirty way, please shut your mouth in saregamapa show and speak when need. see vishal shakher, ismail bhai and bappi daa they speak only when they need. so i advise you please speak when need and dont promate aneek thats way

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                                                                • At 2007.12.03 09:16, Anonymous said:

                                                                  Himesh

                                                                  Thank you for being such a fantastic supporter for Aneek. I do not think without your moral support he would have been able to stick it out and done so well. You are a true mentor that went all out for his “shisya”. Also the camraderie that you shared on the show was so enjoyable.

                                                                  Hopefully you are going to promote him in your music and give him a chance to sing.

                                                                  Here is another idea, why don’t you come to the USA with Vineet and Aneek and do a show? I am sure many many people will go to watch it.

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                                                                  • At 2007.12.05 03:28, asha said:

                                                                    hi himesh

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                                                                    • At 2007.12.07 05:36, durga said:

                                                                      hi sir, you rock no matter what ever are the comments of your bollywood mates we still like and love your music, your music is for us and we love it.. since the release of darling i have never heard you sing for movies nor your music composition eagerly i mean very eagerly waiting for your next music launch ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha h ah sir you really rock h.r. forever….

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                                                                      • At 2008.01.31 21:11, Manish Ashok said:

                                                                        Hi Himes Reshammmiya

                                                                        AKS is a hit

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                                                                        • At 2008.03.05 00:53, simmi komal said:

                                                                          simmi
                                                                          hi himesh i m a very big fan of urs u just look like my dad exatly similar i like every thing of urs ur style ur singing ur cap
                                                                          N U .
                                                                          all the best

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                                                                          • At 2008.03.05 01:00, simmi komal said:

                                                                            hi himesh
                                                                            i have only 1 thing to say that
                                                                            DON’T CARE ABT WAT THE CRITICS SAY
                                                                            NOSTATUE IS EVER ERECTED TO THE CRITICS
                                                                            SO JUST LISTEN TO UR HEART N THEN DECIDE
                                                                            I M ALSO A SINGER NOT AS BIG LIKE U BUT I ALWAYS GET 1ST PRIZE IN IT ALL THE BEST N
                                                                            GOD BLESS U

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                                                                            • At 2008.03.06 13:04, jack said:

                                                                              himesh ji mujhea aap ki ek baat samaj nahie aati k aap hamesha side pose hi kyo dete ho ( jub aap sa re ga ma pa ke set par baith te the tab aap side pose dete the ,phir aai aap ki aap ka suroor us me bhi aap sirf side pose hi diye ) ab aa rahi hai KARZZZZ is me bhi aap ka side pose hi hai
                                                                              mrea bus itna hi khena hai ke yeh side pose ka chakker khatam karo

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                                                                              • At 2008.05.01 02:24, Poonam said:

                                                                                Dear Sir-
                                                                                I am Poonam
                                                                                From Lucknow
                                                                                09342925250

                                                                                I am willing to participate in “sa re ga ma pa” 2008.It will be very kind enough from your side to help me with the process of participation & the auditions. I chalange you best singing performance but please give me chance…. …
                                                                                Please reply me…..
                                                                                Please Sir…..
                                                                                Please Sir…..
                                                                                Please….
                                                                                I am requesting you so much.

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                                                                                • At 2008.05.01 02:25, Poonam said:

                                                                                  Poonam said…
                                                                                  Sir Please….
                                                                                  Please help….
                                                                                  Please give me a chance for performing me.
                                                                                  I will do Best… Please contact me….. 09342925250
                                                                                  I am requesting you so much…. Please contact me soon….
                                                                                  I am wating….. Please sir…..

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                                                                                  • At 2008.06.10 17:56, Soyal said:

                                                                                    jay maatadi letzzzzzzzzzz rock

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                                                                                    • At 2008.06.18 09:30, Magical Mentors of Saregamapa Challenge 2009 | Saregamapa said:

                                                                                      [...] panel. Himesh Reshammiya is the only known face from the last season, but this time you will see Himesh Reshammiya in his Karzzzz style (why 4 z?) without cap and with implanted [...]

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                                                                                      • At 2008.07.11 07:39, shadab said:

                                                                                        hi
                                                                                        this is shdab i love u really

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                                                                                        • At 2008.07.11 07:41, shadab said:

                                                                                          god will grace u dear i love u himesh
                                                                                          letzzz rock dear himesh fans of any girls please call to this no 09944656562
                                                                                          Or 9952189187

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                                                                                          • At 2008.07.14 16:37, HIMESHOOOOOOOO said:

                                                                                            HY,HIMESH WHAT’S UP?How u dong man?how r u?i mail u 2mmorow 2times so i just decided 2 mail u daily when 2day at morning i weak up i think 2 mail u bt i juzt 4got the method i was felng very very bad and upset i cry a lot and i just pry 2 GOD AND NOW I AM MAILNG U and i am felng very very very very very happy LOVE U TAKE CARE 4ROM UR FAN NO 1 HIMESHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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                                                                                            • At 2008.08.03 16:59, fed up said:

                                                                                              Can Zee do something to stop this guy Mr. Himesh. People are loosing interest in Saregamapa. It is a good show but very soon it is going to loose all the charm due to the actions of this single person. Why is he fighting all the time even with legends like Aashaji. I don’t think it is tolerable by anyone. he thinks he is best of all. Please let this show be what is supposed to be. While watching the show I am always expect an ugly turn for no reason.

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                                                                                              • At 2008.09.11 08:40, KAKU said:

                                                                                                himesh ji wat can i tell….i really love u ……..
                                                                                                himesh is a gd actor, singer n mucie director…..
                                                                                                komal should be veri happy 2 get such a wonderful honey…..

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                                                                                                • At 2009.01.13 17:30, Kya Dil neh kaha said:

                                                                                                  I am annoyed with Himesh’s comments after every single performance of vaishali..no offence that vaishali sings great , but being a mentor, Himesh is also a JUDGE, and a JUDGE CANNOT TAKE A SIDE.. Thanks to pritam and Adesh to KICK HIS ASS. However, u guys should hae fought better….

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                                                                                                  • At 2009.01.22 07:26, prasanna said:

                                                                                                    himesh is a joker in the saregamapa show,,who made him the judge,,does he think he is a hunk or something like that,,he is just a JOKER

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                                                                                                    • At 2010.09.19 12:06, anil said:

                                                                                                      Tu joker tera baap joker tera sara khandan joker madar chod

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