Music composer and singer Himesh Reshammiya has wished a happy birthday to megastar Amitabh Bachchan, whom he tagged as a living legend and the biggest superstar Indian cinema has ever seen.Sharing an affectionate birthday tribute to the cine-icon, Himesh expressed, “Dearest Bachchan sahab, our living legend, the biggest superstar Indian cinema has ever seen. Oh my god. We love you, Bachchan sahab, and wish you a very happy birthday.”Seeking the veteran star’s continued blessings, Himesh concluded by saying, “Aapka pyaar, aapka aashirwaad hamein dete rahiye. We love you, Jai Mata Di, let’s rock…” (Please continue to shower us with your love and blessings. We love you. Jai Mata Di, let’s rock).The returning contestants include popular names such as Abhijeet Sawant, Salman Ali, Amit Sana, Prajakta Shukre, Rishi Singh and Sayli Kamble, among others.Himesh is known for his distinctive musical style and his experience as a composer, playback singer, and mentor on television. He has been associated with the franchise across multiple seasons.He began his career as a music composer in the late 1990s, with Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya among his early film credits. He went on to compose music for several successful Hindi films before establishing himself as a playback singer. His songs, including numbers from ‘Tere Naam’, ‘Aashiq Banaya Aapne’, and other popular Bollywood soundtracks, established him as one of the biggest musical forces in the 2000s owing to his distinctive voice and musical identity.He also made a significant mark as a solo artiste with his 2006 album ‘Aap Kaa Surroor’. The album became one of the most commercially successful Indian pop albums of its era.Talking about the show, ‘Indian Idol’ is one of India’s most popular reality singing television shows. It is based on the international Idol format. The show debuted on Indian television in 2004, and has served as a massive platform for aspiring singers from diverse backgrounds across the country to showcase their vocal talents.Over the years, the show has launched the successful music careers of several prominent playback singers, including Abhijeet Sawant, Neha Kakkar, and Monali Thakur, deeply impacting Indian pop culture.“Indian Idol Legends Return” is set to premiere on October 17 on Sony Entertainment Television.
