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Composer and singer Himesh Reshammiya has outlined the specific business model he now requires for his film music collaborations. Reshammiya, who founded the music label Himesh Reshammiya Melodies with his wife, Sonia Kapoor, in 2021, stated that he now insists on acquiring the music rights for any film he composes for. Speaking on the Game Changers podcast, Reshammiya explained that his model involves paying the production house the market price for the music rights, separate from his fees as a composer. He noted that this condition is non-negotiable, even for long-standing professional relationships. He cited a recent instance involving Rajshri Films, the production house behind his upcoming project Yeh Prem Mol Liya, where he declined a request to compose the music without acquiring the rights. Reshammiya acknowledged that this stance has resulted in him losing potential projects, as some producers may seek higher bids for their music rights elsewhere. However, he maintained that he is not insecure about this approach, stating, "I’ll not do it for anyone. I don’t have any desperation." Regarding his creative process, Reshammiya emphasized that he prioritizes musical compatibility before financial negotiations. He stated that he prefers to work on projects that allow for romantic compositions, noting that such tracks perform significantly better for his brand. "I want to do romantic songs. I don’t want to do films where there are no romantic songs," he said. Reshammiya has a busy schedule in November with the release of two films for which he served as the sole music composer: Yeh Prem Mol Liya, directed by Sooraj Barjatya and starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari, and Gunmaaster G9, directed by Aditya Datt and starring Emraan Hashmi, Genelia D’Souza, and Aparshakti Khurana. The latter project marks a reunion for Reshammiya, Datt, and Hashmi, 21 years after their collaboration on Aashiq Banaya Aapne. Article source: Indian Express | Image credit: Indian Express
Composer and singer Himesh Reshammiya has outlined the specific business model he now requires for his film music collaborations. Reshammiya, who founded the music label Himesh Reshammiya Melodies with his wife, Sonia Kapoor, in 2021, stated that he now insists on acquiring the music rights for any film he composes for. Speaking on the Game Changers podcast, Reshammiya explained that his model involves paying the production house the market price for the music rights, separate from his fees as a composer. He noted that this condition is non-negotiable, even for long-standing professional relationships. He cited a recent instance involving Rajshri Films, the production house behind his upcoming project Yeh Prem Mol Liya, where he declined a request to compose the music without acquiring the rights. Reshammiya acknowledged that this stance has resulted in him losing potential projects, as some producers may seek higher bids for their music rights elsewhere. However, he maintained that he is not insecure about this approach, stating, “I’ll not do it for anyone. I don’t have any desperation.” Regarding his creative process, Reshammiya emphasized that he prioritizes musical compatibility before financial negotiations. He stated that he prefers to work on projects that allow for romantic compositions, noting that such tracks perform significantly better for his brand. “I want to do romantic songs. I don’t want to do films where there are no romantic songs,” he said. Reshammiya has a busy schedule in November with the release of two films for which he served as the sole music composer: Yeh Prem Mol Liya, directed by Sooraj Barjatya and starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari, and Gunmaaster G9, directed by Aditya Datt and starring Emraan Hashmi, Genelia D’Souza, and Aparshakti Khurana. The latter project marks a reunion for Reshammiya, Datt, and Hashmi, 21 years after their collaboration on Aashiq Banaya Aapne.
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