Himesh Reshammiya Reveals How Wife Sonia Kapoor Inspired His Latest Romantic Song
MUMBAI–Music composer and singer Himesh Reshammiya has revealed that his relationship with wife Sonia Kapoor inspired his latest romantic composition, which explores the emotions of love at first sight and features in filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya’s upcoming movie “Yeh Prem Mol Liya.”
Appearing on the television singing competition “Indian Idol Legends Return,” Reshammiya shared the personal story behind the song and explained how conversations with Barjatya helped shape its melody and emotional direction.
The composer introduced the romantic number, “Tum Jeene Ki Wajah Ho,” as a reflection of his affection for his wife, joking that their everyday disagreements often remind him how deeply he loves her.
“Ghar mein daant khata hoon roz-roz. Mujhe daantti hai, pareshan karti hai, lekin dost, itna pyaar karta hoon ki usse kuch keh nahi pata hoon. Toh uske baad thodi si muskurahat lane ke liye maine yeh compose kiya, ‘Tum Jeene Ki Wajah Ho’, kyunki yeh jo situation hai humari,” Reshammiya said.
He explained that he composed the song to bring a smile to Kapoor’s face, drawing inspiration from the emotions and experiences they share as a couple.
Reshammiya also recalled discussing the film’s central romance with Barjatya, who described a pivotal moment involving the characters played by Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari.
According to the composer, the filmmaker wanted a song that would capture the depth of emotion experienced when someone falls in love at first sight.
Reshammiya said the conversation reminded him of his own feelings for Sonia and inspired him to develop the romantic melody “Pehli Nazar Mein Pehli Mohabbat.”
He subsequently presented the composition to Barjatya, who responded enthusiastically. The song was developed further with lyrics by Kumar and vocals by Vishal.
The composer revealed that the film features two versions of the melody, with separate male and female solo performances designed to reflect different emotional perspectives.
The composition was later performed on the “Indian Idol” stage by contestants Rishi Singh and Anshika Chonkar.
Their rendition impressed Khurrana and Sharvari, who joined the contestants onstage to congratulate them.
Khurrana, who plays Prem in the film, said the performance captured the emotions of an important romantic sequence in which his character encounters Sharvari’s character for the first time during a train journey.
“Bahut achhi lagi, that’s why we were on stage right now, kyunki hum nahi rok paaye. Jaise HR ne bola, yeh film ki situation aisi hai ki train mein pehli baar Sharvari ko dekhta hoon aur pehli nazar mein pyaar ho jaata hai. It’s like that love at first sight. Bahut rare hota hai aajkal filmon mein,” Khurrana said.
The actor praised both contestants for their vocal performances, particularly highlighting Singh’s range and Chonkar’s ability to match it.
Barjatya also discussed the creative process behind the song, explaining how a seemingly simple expression of love gradually developed into a more emotionally layered composition.
The filmmaker recalled initially questioning whether the phrase “Tum Jeene Ki Wajah Ho” was too simple before appreciating how Reshammiya expanded its meaning through the melody.
Reshammiya, meanwhile, praised lyricist Kumar for capturing the song’s romantic themes through words that complement its musical arrangement.
The composer expressed confidence that the song would connect with audiences and become a major success following its release.
“Indian Idol Legends Return” airs on Sony Entertainment Television and streams on Sony LIV. (Source: IANS)
