Lage Raho Himesh Bhai!

Historically the rise of new social thinkers, philosophers and inventors had generated controversy. They challenged the traditional thinking of society and dared to put their rational logic. As they were willed to create a more enlightened world so dark forces of society resisted it for their survival doubting the integrity of their creative works.

But this time, this history of controversy has repeated in bollywood. Controversy surrounded when Himesh Reshammiya became popular for his vocals which have the distinctive high-pitched nasal twang. But Music pundits declared Himesh as a junk singer. They branded his style of singing as irrational nasal one and predicted he won't survive beyond few years in bollywood where people worship their vocal cords. This controversy started when he won a Filmfare Award in 2005 for Best Male Playback Singer in his debut as a singer(for the title song of Aashiq Banaya Aapne). This song was a smash hit.

Do you feel the traditionally established group of playback singers would welcome a person who phenomenonly attained the status of star-singer apart from being a music composer? Does Himesh's style of singing produce flop songs ? Do junta seek any advice and suggestion where they themselves are mature enough to decide the fate of each artist's work?

Verdict is out: Himesh has produced largest number of HITS in recent year. His hit songs include Aashique Banaya Aapne, Jhalak Dikhlaja, Tera Suroor, Tera Mera Milna and many more. In bollywood where all singers sounding similar, Himesh maintained his distinct and original style of singing and exhibited determination and confidence under huge pressure of negative publicity. As an end user of the works of artists, Do we really want Himesh to stop singing in his original style and be another Sonu Nigam or Udit Narayan to please their critics? As a creative artist Himesh has only right to justify himself. A famous dialouge by Howard Roark, a brilliant young architect (The chief protagonist of novel The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand): He would choose to struggle in obscurity rather than compromise his artistic and personal vision by pandering to the prevailing taste in building design.

His tremendous success as singer in music album Aap Ka Suroor was only factor for his acting debut in Aap Ka Suroor - The Real Love Story. He is busy shooting for his next film-remake of KARZ. Don't you think, mimicking his style of handling the microphone and joking at trademark cap generated millions for TV channels and at the same time these shows keep Himesh in news all the time which is indirectly building his brand name? Time has come for critics to introspect their deep seated fears and take care of their works. Let Himesh to enjoy his good time. All the best for your new movie!