"I am only a commodity"

Bollywood singer Himesh Reshammiya spoke to Editor Prabhu Chawla about his image, music and acting

Q. I'm confused about what you really are-a singer, composer or an actor?

A. I'm just an emotional human being.

Q. What kind of work do you like most?

A. My root is in compositions. A singer can never be bigger than a music director, but a singer can be successful through his compositions. Good live shows can turn a singer into a rock star. My forthcoming film is a fast thriller based on my love story. After the success of the album Aapka Suroor, Vijay Taneja is producing the film with Prashant Chaddha as the director.

Q. You are an expert of pakki gayaki. Doesn't commercial music bore you?

A. Pakki gayaki involves method and modulation of voice and correct singing. It doesn't mean that a song can't be commercial. The singer should sing from the core of his heart and his sur and laya should be perfect.

Q. You are a successful singer and you've also acted in 16 films.

A. I'm currently doing just four films. If I do not give my hundred per cent, it will affect the Himesh Reshammiya brand image. I got a very good response after Namaste London and Red.

Q. But Namaste London and Red aren't commercially successful.

A. I believe in numbers. Namaste London got three lakh orders. Red's music is Sufi rock but Namaste London's music is different. I worked with Javed (Akhtar) saheb for the first time.

Q. Now you want to become an actor. Why?

A. Vijay Taneja and Prashant Chaddha think that questions raised by common people can be a convincing story with the answers delivered in a thriller style.

Q. Do you get paid to act?

A. I'm only a commodity. I will try my best to do a good film. But in that people will get all the answers related to romance in my personal life.

Q. You were in love?

A. I will answer all your questions before July 5 in the form of a thriller film with romantic songs. The romantic angle of the film is related to my personal life.

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