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Himesh Reshammiya Caught In A Burqa At The Ajmer Shrine
June 28, 2007
Deepti Lamba
Deepti Lamba
The BBC Headline piqued my interest - Indian Male Singer In Burqa Row
As the link loaded I wondered who the singer was and had he grabbed some burqa clad woman. But much to my surprise I found myself staring at a picture of Himesh Reshammiya wearing a burqa at the Ajmer Shrine.
Himesh was quick to apologize in case he had offended any one's sensibilities but said he wore the burqa to pray in peace since his fans at the main entrance gate of the shrine had mobbed him
The shrine of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hassan Chishti, a medieval Muslim saint, dominates the town of Ajmer.
The shrine draws followers from across India's faiths, including Hindus, Sikhs, Christians, Parsees and Jains.
Reshammiya created a stir at the shrine on Tuesday night when some devotees spotted him in a burqa. They took it up with the prayer attendants.
Though the act of wearing a woman's garb by Reshammiya may not get more than a few chuckles in Bollywood since crossing dressing is seen as a form of relief comedy in Bollywood movies but it may cause an uproar in the Muslim community.
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Tanay
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June 28, 2007
08:30 AM
One more clever manoeuvre from Reshammiya's quiver. Whether it was promotional gimmick or as he mentions an act to avoid public attention, who knows it was this or that.
But one thing is sure by now, me-thinks this playact that too in a shrine will definitely draw more crowd to the theatre for the initial release. Isn't it ?
Amrita
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June 28, 2007
11:07 AM
Hahahaha, it's like he's world famous in his own head.
Deepti Lamba
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June 28, 2007
12:57 PM
One thing is for sure - he is no where close to being a Chowdary ka Chaand;)
Sanam
June 28, 2007
01:23 PM
Some websites mentioned that he was advised by the shrine authorities to don a burqa after he was mobbed by the crowd in his earlier failed attempts to seek blessings at the shrine.
@ Deepti: what is Chawdary ka chand???I am sorry I didn't catch the (hidden) message.
Deepti Lamba
June 28, 2007
02:11 PM
typo error-Chaudhvin ka chand...
Aditi Nadkarni
June 28, 2007
05:08 PM
This is hilarious! Hehehe :D I'm sure twas a publicity stunt. I just got back from watching all his scripted and televised dramas on those singing contests. He really is full of himself that man! To add to my increasing intolerance of his nasal crooning, my roommate can't stop singing "Ye tera mera milna..." :)
Deepti Lamba
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June 28, 2007
10:46 PM
Hey Aditi glad to see you back:)Himesh is an amusing character
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