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Babul Supriyo: Himesh Reshammiya derailed my Bollywood career
22 Apr
Summary
- Himesh Reshammiya's rise signaled a drastic shift in music trends.
- Supriyo felt his romantic song career was shattered by the new trend.
- He experienced a painful career downturn after his success.

Singer and politician Babul Supriyo recently spoke candidly about the significant downturn his Bollywood music career experienced. He attributed this shift primarily to evolving musical trends within the industry.
Supriyo highlighted the arrival of Himesh Reshammiya as a pivotal moment, stating that Reshammiya's new musical style led to a drastic change in song preferences. This shift, according to Supriyo, resulted in the overshadowing of romantic songs, which were central to his success.
The singer explained that after a period of success with romantic tracks following his hit song 'Hum Tum,' the industry's changing soundscape negatively impacted his career. He described this phase as personally painful and a significant low point.
Despite acknowledging industry politics, Supriyo chose not to elaborate on specific issues, expressing gratitude for the platform his career provided. He also recently released a new single, 'Intehaa Ho Gayi Intezaar Ki,' featuring the late Asha Bhosle.