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Veteran music director Vipin Reshammiya, father of singer-composer Himesh Reshammiya, passed away at the age of 87 on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. He was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai due to breathing difficulties and age-related health issues. His passing was confirmed by a close family friend, Vanita Thapar, who said, “He was in Kokilaben and passed away today at 8.30 pm.”

Vipin Reshammiya had a significant influence on Himesh’s career, and the two shared a close bond. Vanita Thapar, who had known Vipin for a long time, mentioned their strong connection, adding that she considered him like family. The last rites for Vipin Reshammiya will be held in Juhu on September 19, 2024.

In 2021, Himesh Reshammiya had spoken fondly of his father on *Indian Idol 12*. He shared that Vipin had composed a song with legendary singers Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar that had never been released. Himesh had planned to release this...

Musician Himesh Reshammiya, who is currently seen among the panel of judges on the singing reality show ‘Indian Idol 13’, was stunned to listen to an amazing performance by contestant Kavya Limaye on Lata Mangeshkar’s emotional and romantic track ‘Agar Mujhse Mohabbat Hai’ from 1964 movie ‘Aap Ki Parchhaiyan’.

Kavya is the daughter of Gujarati singer Sachin Limaye who known for many devotional albums like ‘Gopala’, ‘Krishna Kanha’ and others. Himesh said that he can understand her pressure of being a daughter of a well-known singer as he himself is a son of film producer Vipin Reshammiya.

He said: “You are Sachin’s daughter. When you have famous parents, the pressure automatically increases. People keep a watch on you to see if you are doing better than them or not. The struggle is different. I can relate to your pressure, and I feel that you are doing a fabulous job. Keep singing and make everyone proud.

Mumbai, Aug 31 (Ians) Bollywood and Gujarati music composer and singer Himesh Reshammiya released his latest track titled ‘Ganpati Gajaanann’ on Wednesday to mark the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. The song is the first single from his third label Himesh Reshammiya Devotional.

Commenting on the occasion of the song release, Himesh said in a statement: “Our first music label has crossed 3 billion views on the first 75 songs out of which the first 3 songs of ‘Surroor 2021’ album has contributed 1.5 billion across YouTube and our 2nd music label which was launched last month is doing exceptionally well.”

The song has been composed by Reshammiya’s father Vipin Reshammiya and Himesh has lent his voice for the track. This is the first time the father son duo have collaborated.

Sharing his excitement over the collaboration, the composer added: “Now with our 3rd music label, which is a devotional music label, we are launching with Dad’s song,...