In a creative outburst, he composed the music for ‘Tandoori Nights’ over a meal of grilled chicken. “I was getting too frustrated controlling my diet, eating boiled, bland and grilled meals. That has found expression in Tandoori Nights. It’s doing so well now.”

Although ‘Karz’, the 1980 original, won Laxmikant- Pyarelal awards, Reshammiya has a feeling that his music may not quite bring home the coveted trophy. “I don’t know why I am saying that. I just have a feeling. Anyway, I made Pyarelalji listen to my rendition of Ek Hasina Thi. He loved it. And FYI, I have abandoned my nasal twang in this one, I’ve sung it normally.”

Reshammiya’s date book looks quite scribbled in. “I am doing five films, and they are all in the big-budget category. Then, I’m making music for others. I intend to take it easy on films for fear of over-exposure,” he says.

Clearly, Reshammiya is the most famous package to come out of Gujarat. He says, “I am a good Gujju boy at home. I refrain from talking about my family because they are media-shy. They are happy being in the background. My 10-year-old son, Swayam, is my biggest fan and critic. He’s going to give me feedback on Karzzz tonight. You also pray for me, okay?” Okay.