Quotes from Himesh Reshammiya

I agree that my films have flopped, and I have been slammed for my nasal voice, my look, and my dialogue delivery. But every time I got a negative feedback, I went out of my way to work on it.

To be good in playback, you need to modulate your voice and sing with an accent that can provide some freshness.

Before I got the desired effect in my voice, I trained in classical music under my father for several years.

I don't use conventional voices for my compositions.

I worked for a year to get into the right shape for 'Teraa Surroor.'

You should not think of business while performing your art. This advice holds true for every artiste, irrespective of what he is doing.

I make singers sing every note fully and wait till they hit the right note.

A lot of planning goes into ensuring that every project becomes a super hit.

I don't pick up fights casually. I fight for what is right.

It was a little difficult for me to get six pack abs because I wanted to get them naturally without taking any supplements, and thus it took about three times the usual time.

I am neither hurt nor disturbed by the occasional backbiting and criticism from my colleagues. By and large, the music industry has been very supportive.

Audiences are not interested in watching singers who stand stiffly and sing for three hours.

I am happy to be a composer.

'Damadamm!' is a sweet comedy, and there is always room for watching a feel-good entertainer on Diwali.

The cap that I wear on a particular day depends purely on my dress code.

I have a collection of caps, but I never count them.

I have always believed in reinventing myself and taking risks.

See, talent is important, and so is hard work. But if you don't have destiny and good karma on your side, talent cannot do the magic by itself.

Talent alone is never enough.

I know there are many great talents, much more talented than I am, but they haven't been able to achieve what I have.

Everything about me is so odd: I look weird. I have a nasal voice. I'm arrogant. my singing raises the dead from the grave. I am inspired by Altaf Raja, as one report mentioned, and so much more. I have stopped fighting all these rumours and remarks.

I'm unapologetic about multi-tasking. From being a television producer to a musician, an actor, and a film producer, I would like to believe there has been growth in my career.

I don't have the temperament of being a director.

I am keen to prove myself as an actor.