7 Songs by Himesh Reshammiya in his signature nasal tone

On his birthday today, we are raising a toast to the man who gave us some of the most unforgettable tracks of the 2000s. Himesh Reshammiya has always ensured that his tracks are dramatic, emotional, and addictive, all with that unmistakable nasal tone. And he has always been open about his singing style too. At his recent concerts in Mumbai and Delhi, he even joked with the crowd, “Naak se gaun ya gale se?” Here are 7 of his best songs that truly define the Reshammiya Era.

1. Aashiq Banaya Aapne: From the 2005 film Aashiq Banaya Aapne, featuring Emraan Hashmi and Tanushree Dutta, this was the song that changed the game for Himesh. Himesh rose to fame with this track, which became an instant chartbuster. Composed by Himesh himself, with lyrics by Sameer, the track was raw, passionate, and full of heartbreak, and let’s be honest, every 2000s teenager was singing this on loop.

2. Tera Suroor: This emotional track came from the 2007 film Aap Ka Suroor, where Himesh starred alongside Hansika Motwani and Mallika Sherawat. The song, composed and sung by Himesh with lyrics by Sameer, was filled with dard and drama. His nasal tone, paired with the haunting melody, made it unforgettable.


3. Jhalak Dikhla Ja: From the thriller movie Aksar, featuring Emraan Hashmi and Udita Goswami, this track became an anthem of its own. Himesh composed the song and sang it with full swag, while Sameer wrote the catchy lyrics. It had everything, starting from a killer hook, an addictive beat, and Himesh’s signature singing style that made it impossible to ignore.

4. Naam Hai Tera: This romantic track was in Himesh’s 2006 album Tera Suroor. Composed and sung by Himesh, and written by Sameer, the song had a dreamy yet melancholic vibe. This was one of those tracks that played on repeat in many hearts (and headphones).

5. Aap Ki Kashish: Another hit from Aashiq Banaya Aapne, which was an absolute chartbuster. This track featured Emraan Hashmi and Tanushree Dutta once again. Himesh brought his magic as the composer and singer, while Sameer penned the poetic lyrics. The song was smooth, romantic, and packed with Himesh’s signature nasal tone.


6. Hookah Bar: ‘Hookah Bar’ is from the movie Khiladi 786, starring Akshay Kumar and Asin. Himesh composed and sang the song, while Shabbir Ahmed wrote the lyrics. This track is loud, flashy, and a perfect desi song for your desi parties. You definitely rolled your eyes at it, but you danced to it anyway.

7. Tandoori Nights: From the movie Karzzzz, where Himesh starred opposite Urmila Matondkar, this track was pure entertainment. Himesh was the one-man army in the movie. He was the actor in this movie, and he also sang and composed this track, with lyrics by Sameer. The track is all quirky and fun. Only Himesh could make ‘Tandoori Nights’ sound like a chartbuster, and he did just that.


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