Patel was born on 13 October 1989 in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire as Himesh Jitendra Patel. He attended Prince William School & Sixth Form in Oundle, Northamptonshire.
His mother is from Zambia and his father is from Kenya. Before he was born, his parents moved to England via India. His mother's favourite song is John Lennon's "Imagine". It was popular when she moved to England.
Himesh began to learn the piano at an early age and, at 13, bought a cheap electric guitar and taught himself how to play. The actor can also sing as illustrated by his performance in Yesterday.
2003-2007 Himesh Patel was a member of The Young Actors Company in Cambridge. Through the Young Actors Agency, Himesh was put up for the role of Tamwar in EastEnders.
Patel began his acting career playing Tamwar Masood in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. His first appearance was in the episode shown on 1 October 2007. Patel also appeared as Tamwar in the 2010 spin-off series EastEnders: E20 and co-wrote an episode of EastEnders: E20 with EastEnders co-star Charlie G. Hawkins. Patel's departure from EastEnders was announced on 12 March 2016.
In 2014, Patel starred in the short film Two Dosas as Pavan.
He played the role of social worker Nitin in Channel 4 sitcom Damned from 2016 to 2018. He is a member of the National Youth Theatre.
He is set to appear in the 2019 films The Aeronauts and Yesterday.
In My Life
Himesh Patel Lyrics
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All my life, though some have changed
Some forever, not for better
Some have gone, and some remain
All these places had their moments
With lovers and friends, I still can recall
Some are dead, and some are living
But of all these friends and lovers
There is no one compares with you
And these memories lose their meaning
When I think of love as something new
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life, I love you more
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life, I love you more
In my life, I love you more
The Himesh Patel song, "In My Life," is a powerful ballad that speaks to the importance of memories and the impact that people and places leave on our lives. The opening lines of the song set the scene for a reflection on the past, with the singer acknowledging that there are places that they will always remember - even though some of them have changed.
Through the course of the song, the singer reflects on the various people and places that have touched their life, acknowledging that some have remained constant while others have come and gone. While some of these relationships were not necessarily positive, the singer recognizes that they all had their moments, and they hold a significant place in their heart and memory.
However, the song takes a turn when the singer sings about the one person who stands out above all the others - the person who has left the most meaningful impact on their life. In comparison to all of the other memories and relationships, this one holds the most weight, and the singer recognizes that none of the other memories can compare to this one.
Overall, "In My Life" is a song that speaks to the power of memories and the way that people and places shape us as individuals. While some memories may fade or disappear, and relationships may come and go, there are certain connections that will remain strong in our hearts forever.
Line by Line Meaning
There are places I'll remember
I have visited many places, all distinct in their own way but still memorable.
All my life, though some have changed
Although life moves on and things change, these places are still a cornerstone in my memories.
Some forever, not for better
Some of the places have remained and have a bittersweet memory attached to them.
Some have gone, and some remain
Some of the places are no longer there, while others still exist.
All these places had their moments
Each place has its own special memories and moments that I can recollect.
With lovers and friends, I still can recall
These places hold memories with both friends and people I have loved, that I can still remember fondly.
Some are dead, and some are living
Some of the people who were a part of those memories are no longer alive, while others still exist in this world.
In my life, I've loved them all
Despite the change that has happened, I still hold love for all the people and places that have been a part of my journey.
But of all these friends and lovers
Even with all these beautiful memories, there is one person who stands out.
There is no one compares with you
You are the one who stands out above the rest.
And these memories lose their meaning
Although these memories are beautiful, they seem to lose meaning when compared to the love I have for you.
When I think of love as something new
The love I have for you is new and separate from all the other love I have experienced.
Though I know I'll never lose affection
Even with this new love and appreciation, I will always hold affection for the people and things of my past that have touched my heart.
For people and things that went before
I will always cherish the memories and love of those who have left and things that are no longer there.
I know I'll often stop and think about them
Even with my focus on this new love, I will still stop and think about all the amazing memories of the past.
In my life, I love you more
Despite my love for all these places and memories in my life, I hold the most love for you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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