Himesh Reshammiya Birthday 2024: On the popular music composer’s birthday, we revisit his acting journey. In the past 13 years, he has been part of 9 films.
Himesh Reshammiya
When it comes to music, Himesh Reshammiya has it all figured out. He is credited with crafting several successful songs such as ‘Aashiq Banaya Aapne’, ‘Jhalak Dikhla Jaa’, ‘Tera Suroor’, ‘Mujhko Yaad Satayae Teri’, ‘Laagi Chhute Na’, ‘Aap Ki Khatir’, and several others. Cultivating a reputation for hit tracks, Reshammiya initially gained monumental success in the music industry. However, his forays into acting have not mirrored his musical success.
In 2023, Reshammiya announced his 10th acting project titled ‘Badass Ravi Kumar.’ This film, which Reshammiya himself has penned and composed the music for, appears to be something he is optimistic about. He shared the title announcement teaser on Instagram and remarked, “Fans have always wanted a spin-off from Ravi Kumar’s character. The quirk and eccentricity in Ravi Kumar’s character and his dialogues, which have become iconic, will have a new twist with us narrating the story of Ravi Kumar in this new, huge action entertainer.” The movie is a spin-off based on his character from the 2014 film ‘The Xposé’.
On his birthday, we look back at his box office journey and his track record as an actor.
Himesh Reshammiya’s stint with acting began with the 2007 film ‘Aap Kaa Surroor.’ Having appeared in music videos before this, it marked his first feature film as the main lead. In this cinematic venture, he shared the screen with Hansika Motwani. The music, sung and composed by Himesh himself, became a massive hit, but the film itself failed to connect with audiences on a deeper level. Created on a budget of Rs 9 crore, the movie managed only average box office returns.
A year later, Reshammiya took part in Satish Kaushik’s ‘Karzzzz,’ a remake of the 1980 flop film ‘Karz.’ Unfortunately, the 2008 remake did no better.
. It performed poorly, and reports emerged that producers struggled to recover the production costs. Many joked that all the extra ‘Z’s in the title represented the snooze-fest experience the film offered viewers.
Despite the hardships faced by his first two films, Reshammiya didn’t abandon his acting aspirations. He went on to star in more films, none of which brought him notable cinematic success. He even attempted a comic role in the Akshay Kumar-starrer ‘Khiladi 786,’ but this too only managed to achieve average status at the box office.
Himesh Reshammiya’s journey in the world of cinema reveals nine films over 13 years, with none securing a hit status. However, he persists, and now his fans await his upcoming 10th film, where he reprises the role of Ravi Kumar, hoping this new venture will turn the tide in his acting career.
When it comes to music, Himesh Reshammiya is undoubtedly a maestro. His contributions to film soundtracks have consistently topped charts and won hearts. Yet, acting remains an area where he has faced considerable challenges. Whether it was the allure of playing diverse roles or the dream of achieving a dual identity as an artist, his determination is evident.
In 2023, Reshammiya shared updates about his next big project, ‘Badass Ravi Kumar,’ a spin-off of his character from ‘The Xposé.’ Speaking to his fans on social media, he expressed that there has been a long-standing demand for Ravi Kumar’s character to reappear. He reassured his audience that the film will offer new twists and an engaging storyline complete with the eccentric dialogues that made Ravi Kumar so memorable in the first place.
As we commemorate Himesh Reshammiya’s birthday, we also take a moment to consider the highs and lows of his acting career. While his musical talent has never been in question, his journey in acting has been markedly different. Nine movies and no significant hits might be discouraging to some, but for Reshammiya, it’s impetus to keep striving for that much-coveted silver screen success.
Later this year, ‘Badass Ravi Kumar’ is set to release, and one can only hope that the film brings Himesh the recognition he seeks as an actor. Until then, he remains a classic example of unwavering resolve—continuing to follow his passion for cinema even when the odds seem stacked against him.
