Hit Me Baby, One More Time: Why Himesh Reshammiya is back with 'Main Jahan Rahoon'
Just when you thought India was safe, Himesh Reshammiya announced his come-back!
Oh, the horror, the horror!
Trade analyst and critic Taran Adarsh took to Twitter to share that Himesh Reshammiya's next, Main Jahan Rahoon, will be a love story — and (wait for it) it will be a franchise!
Nope, there's no respite.
"Himesh Reshammiya announces love story... Titled #MainJahanRahoon [will be made into a franchise]... Starring Himesh, who is currently undergoing acting workshops... Directed by Rajesh Sethi [who was associated with Yash Chopra]... Here's the first look of the film," Taran captioned a still from Himesh's upcoming film.
Himesh Reshammiya announces love story... Titled #MainJahanRahoon [will be made into a franchise]... Starring Himesh, who is currently undergoing acting workshops... Directed by Rajesh Sethi [who was associated with Yash Chopra]... Here's the first look of the film: pic.twitter.com/rnMW0fEQTz
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 1, 2019
#MainJahanRahoon marks the collaboration of Himesh and lyricist Javed Akhtar, after #NamasteyLondon... Will have seven songs [recordings commenced last year, all songs recorded]... Filming begins 27 Sept 2019 [Yash ji's birth anniversary] in Delhi and UK... 2020 release.
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 1, 2019
Taran goes on to reveal that Himesh will be collaborating with Javed Akhtar on this one — a first since Namastey London. The shooting of the film will begin on 27 September 2019 (on late director Yash Chopra's birth anniversary), and he is aiming for a 2020 release.
But that wasn't the only exposé about Himesh that came from Taran.
On Sunday, 31 March, Taran revealed that Himesh has acquired the rights of a biopic based on the life of Bishnu Shrestha — a heroic army officer who fought armed robbers in a train. The lead for this film is yet to be finalised — which gives us a tiny sliver of hope that it probably won't be Himesh himself.
Himesh Reshammiya acquires rights of biopic on Bishnu Shrestha... An army officer who fought armed robbers in a train... Lead actor under finalisation... Also, Himesh will announce four new films *as an actor*... Includes the sequel of #TheXposé, titled #TheXposéReturns. pic.twitter.com/PoZZme4S2G
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) March 31, 2019
No, no wait, there's more. Himesh is also aiming at a sequel to The Xposé, titled The Xposé Returns, along with a couple more projects.
We were almost certain that this was an April Fool's prank. But alas, it is true. Himesh is back!
Twitter, obviously, went to town with this news — can you blame 'em?
Some not-so-politely requested Himesh to stay where he is...
Bhai tu jahan hai wohi rah...Bas Actor hai iss galatfehmi me mat rah !!! ???? @iamvenk @vikas_hl
— Rushi (@iamrushi_303) April 1, 2019
While others had a more direct question. Tell us, Himesh... Twitter wants to know.
I mean... Why is he still acting!?
— Shivam Rai (@rai_shvmr2) April 1, 2019
But why???
— Raj konde (@rajkonde2151) April 1, 2019
— ????♀️Moonstruck????♀️ (@bavlichhori) March 31, 2019
Some had a very political opinion of the whole event.
Himesh learning Acting :: Rahul learning Politics - One & the same. Why are they even attempting?
— ???????????????????????? ???????????????????? (@ubnarayan) April 1, 2019
A bit too political. Mirage = sarab... Geddit?
Sad to see a fine music composer losing his basic skill and get obsessed by a field where he stands no chance. #HimeshReshammiya is chasing a mirage! https://t.co/sj669Lzc7f
— Vishal A. Singh (@Vishal_FilmBuff) April 1, 2019
Most, however, were in denial. Yeah, we get it. It's too much to take in in one go.
Hahahaha..nice April Fool joke
— barun kumar (@cavarun12) April 1, 2019
Dang!..u kidding me... ????????
— PAC (@Iampowel) April 1, 2019
Yes, the end is near. We cannot deny that...
End is nearhttps://t.co/4grewMv9dZ
— Tweet Reader (@cricket_Ashiq) March 31, 2019
Not that there is ever a good time for a Himesh Reshammiya film to drop — but NOW is definitely not. We already have Brahmastra, Tiger 3, Chhapaak, Dabangg 3, Kick 2 and oh-so-many movies to wait for. We could do without these, umm, delights, thank you very much.
Could maybe Modiji intervene and make it stop? Could somebody ban him for something? Anything?
We're keeping our fingers crossed.