Draft:Vipin Reshammiya
Vipin Reshammiya | |
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| Birth name | Vipin Reshammiya |
| Origin | Mumbai, Maharastra, India |
| Genres | devotional, Bhajan |
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| Years active | 2023-present |
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| Spouse | Madhu Reshammiya (m.1969) |
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Vipin Reshammiya, also known as Vipin Bhai, is an Indian music director, musician, producer, and social worker.
Career
Reshammiya started his career as a musician in the film industry, working with various music directors such as Shankar Jaikishan, Laxmikant Pyarelal, R.D. Burman, Kalyanji Anandji and singers like Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar.[1] He was one of the first to introduce electronic keyboard instruments, such as the combo organ and the clavioline, in Indian film music. He played these instruments for over 3000 songs in various films, creating a distinctive sound and style. He was praised by the singer Lata Mangeshkar and the music director duo Shankar Jaikishan, who gave him the titles of “Music Wizard” and “Sangeet Wizard” respectively.
Reshammiya also ventured into film production, making films such as Shaktishaali and Insaaf Ki Jung, which featured many popular actors and actresses. He was also involved in television software programming, producing serials such as Andaz, Amar Prem, Aahaa, Dam Dama Dam, Jaan, Ashiqui, Aangan, Rishta Kachche Dhaagon Kaa, and Anupamaa. He introduced many big-screen stars to the small screen, such as Rajendra Kumar, Poonam Dhillon, Shabana Azmi, Prem Chopra, Kumar Gaurav, Farha, Anita Raj, and Rajesh Khanna.
Reshammiya was appointed as a panel member of the Central Board of Film Certification of India in 2004 by the government of India. He was also honored with the Dada Saheb Phalke Academy Award in 2012 for his lifetime achievements in cinema.
Personal life and social work
Reshammiya is the father of musician and actor Himesh Reshammiya,[2] and supports the Rotary Club.[3]
Filmography
As producer
Reshammiya, along with his son, Himesh Reshammiya, has produced and distributed films under the banner HR Musik Limited. He also produced the Hindi-language television drama series Anupamaa.
| Year | Film | Notes |
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| 2024 | Badass Ravikumar | producer under Himesh Reshammiya Melodies banner. |
| 2020 | Happy Hardy and Heer | produced by HR Musik Limited and EYKA Films |
| 2016 | Teraa Surroor | Co-produced by HR Musik Limited and T-Series |
| 2014 | The Xposé | Also wrote story and screenplay |
| 2012 | Khiladi 786 | Co-produced by Hari Om Entertainment, Sunil Lulla |
| 2011 | Damadamm! | Also wrote story |
Solo albums
| † | Denotes Albums that have not yet been released |
| Year | Album | Notes |
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| 2022 | Divine Melodies | Music by Vipin Reshammiya (father of Himesh Reshammiya), lyrics by Sudhakar Sharma Produced under Himesh Reshammiya Devotional banner. |
References
- ^ "Himesh Reshammiya recalls how Kishore Kumar re-recorded a song inspired by Lata Mangeshkar's rendition". The Times of India. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ "Himesh Reshammiya: Pressure Automatically Increases When You Have Famous Parents". The Times of India. 25 September 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ "Vipin Reshammiya". Rotary Club of Bombay Seacoast. 14 January 2022.