Just so you know, I LOVE the Yesterday movie.
Every time I watch it, I’m reminded how clever, touching, and quietly brilliant it is.
For me this film is, IMHO, one of the most underrated gems of the last decade. People talk about it as a rom-com or a Beatles tribute, but it’s so much more than that. It’s a film about dreams, about what we’d do with a second chance, and of course about the power of music to move us in ways words never can. And Himesh Patel, wow — what a revelation. He isn’t just convincing, he’s a hell of a singer and brings a raw honesty that’s rare in mainstream cinema.
There are a couple of performances in the film that always knock me sideways. His version of Yesterday itself is fragile and heart-breaking, and then there’s The Long and Winding Road, which honestly lands straight in the category of “make me cry because it’s so beautiful.”
“These are my favourites here, but the film itself is the real masterpiece.”
Both of these tracks feel like masterpieces in their own right, and both showcase not only his voice but also the emotional depth he pours into every note.
But the magic of the movie doesn’t stop there. The soundtrack is full of those moments — little reinterpretations of legendary songs that feel fresh, yet respectful. It’s a treasure chest for Beatles fans, but even if you’ve never been into their music, you’ll feel the soul in it. So do yourself a favour: if you haven’t watched Yesterday yet, put it on your list. It’s charming, funny, emotional, and in more than a few places, unforgettable.
Himesh Patel — The Quiet Chameleon
Himesh Patel was born in 1990 in Cambridgeshire, England, to a family of Indian Gujarati heritage. He grew up balancing two worlds: the modest life of his hometown and a burning curiosity about acting, storytelling, and music.
His breakout came early — long stint on the BBC soap EastEnders as Tamwar Masood gave him both discipline and exposure. From there, he took steps that turned him from soap actor to a versatile performer: Yesterday (2019) cast him in a lead role covering Beatles songs live on screen; Tenet, Don’t Look Up, and Station Eleven showed he could leap between genres — drama, sci-fi, satire — without losing his core.
What distinguishes Patel is how he lets context reshape him. He isn’t the loud star; he’s the actor who absorbs tone, carries vulnerability, and brings honest edges to everything he plays. He’s subtle in performance but bold in choice.
With every role, he asks: Who is this man under pressure? What does silence feel like when your world fades?
Himesh’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/himeshjpatel/
