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Udit Narayan Wiki, Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More

Udit Narayan is a Nepalese-Indian playback singer who has lent his voice to many Bollywood songs. He has sung in many languages including Nepali, Maithili, and Bhojpuri.

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Udit Narayan was born on 1 December 1955  (age 68 years; as of 2023 ) in the Baisi village of Supaul District, Bihar. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. He did his schooling from Shree Public Bindeshawari Secondary School, Rajbiraj, Nepal. Udit finished his SSC from Jageshwar High School, Kunauli, Supaul, Bihar and obtained his intermediate degree from Ratna Rajya Lakshmi Campus, Kathmandu, Nepal. He moved to Mumbai on a musical scholarship for Nepalese through Indian Embassy in Nepal to study classical music at Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan. There, he was mentored by ‘Pandit Dinkar Kaikini.’

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Physical Appearance

Height (approx.):  5′ 6″

Weight (approx.): 70 kg

Eye Colour:  Black

Hair Colour:  Black

Family, Caste & Wife

Udit Narayan’s father, Harekrishna Jha (Nepali) was a farmer, and his mother, Bhuvaneshwari Jha (Indian) was a folk singer, who encouraged his career.

Udit Narayan’s Wife Deepa, His Son Aditya, and His Mother Bhuvaneshwari Jha

He has married twice. His first wife is Ranjana Narayan Jha.

Udit Narayan’s first Wife, Ranjana Narayan Jha

He was in a relationship with Deepa Narayan while being married to his first wife, Ranjana. Narayan and Deepa (singer) got married in 1985, and the couple has a son named Aditya Narayan, who is also a playback singer.

Udit Narayan With His Wife Deepa Narayan And Son Aditya

He began his career as a Maithili and Nepali folk singer (staff artist) for Kathmandu Radio in 1970. He made his Bollywood debut as a singer with the song “Mil gaya Mil gaya” from the movie “Unees-Bees” in 1980.

A significant milestone of his career was when he sang all the songs for the movie “Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak” with Alka Yagnik in 1988. He released his first non-movie Nepalese album “Upahaar” in which, he sang along with his wife, Deepa. He has several solo albums like Bhajan Sangam, Bhajan Vatika, I Love You, Dil Deewana, Yeh Dosti, Love is Life, Jaanam, Jhumka de Jhumka, Sona No Ghadulo, Dhuli Ganga, and Ma Tarini.

Controversy

Udit Narayan was already married to Ranjana Narayan Jha when he got married to his second wife Deepa in 1985. Years later, Ranjana filed a case against the singer asking him to accord her the status of his wife. Later, an agreement was signed between Ranjana and Udit accepting each other as “husband and wife.” The agreement stated that it would give equal rights ‘of a wife’ to Ranjana and would not affect the status of his other wife Deepa and their son.

Awards & Honours

Udit Narayan Receiving Padma Bhushan

Udit Narayan Receiving Padma Shri

• Order of Gorkha Dakshina Bahu by the King of Nepal Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev in 2001
• Lata Mangeshkar Award in 2015
• National Bravery Award from Government of Maharashtra in 2016
• Maharashtra Ratna Awards from Government of Maharashtra in 2011
• Dr Ambedkar awards in 2015
• Mohammed Rafi award in 2010
• Samrat Vikramaditya Sangeet Alankaran Samman in 2006

National awards

Udit Narayan Receiving National Award

• Best Male Playback Singer for Jaane Kyon Log from the film “Dil Chahta Hai” in 2001
• Best Male Playback Singer for Chote Chote Sapne Ho from the film “Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai” in 2002
• Best Male Playback Singer for Yeh Taara Woh Taara from the film “Swades” in 2004
• Best Feature Film in Bhojpuri  for “Kab Hoi Gawna Hamar”  (producer) in 2005

Filmfare Awards

• Best Male Playback Singer for Papa Kahte Hai from the film “Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak” in 1989
• Best Male Playback Singer for Mehandi Lagake Rakhna from the film “Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge” in 1996
• Best Male Playback Singer for Pardesi Pardesi from the film “Raja Hindustani” in 1997
• Best Male Playback Singer for Chand Chupa Badal Mein from the film “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam” in 2000
• Best Male Playback Singer for Mitwa from the film “Lagaan” in 2002

Favourite Things

• Singers:  Lata Mangeshkar , Asha Bhosle , Mohammed Rafi , Kishore Kumar , Alka Yagnik
• Musician:  Rajesh Roshan, Uttam Singh,  A. R. Rahman , Ismail Darbar
• Own Song:  Jugnu from the film “Joker (2012)”
• He sang the song “Dulhe Raja” in an English independent movie “When Harry Tries to Marry” in 2011.
• He and his wife Deepa sang together in a pop album “Dil Deewana.”

• Udit Narayan was the friend of ‘Chitragupta,’ the veteran music composer and Anand-Milind’s father. He was introduced to Chitragupta through the lyricist Anjaan. Chitragupt not only gave Udit work in the Bhojpuri films but also recommended him as a singer for Anand-Milind’s film “Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988).”
• When he was in Nepal, an official in Indian Consulate in Nepal asked Udit to learn Indian classical music and even arranged the scholarship for him to study at Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai.
• When he was a child, Udit used to sing for 25 paise at small village fairs in Nepal.

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Udit Narayan Biography, Height, Age, Wife, Family, & More, Udit Narayan Jha, renowned for his mellifluous voice, is an Indian playback singer prominently recognized for his contributions to Hindi cinema. Widely acclaimed as the ‘Baadshah of Romantic Voice,’ he has bestowed upon us timeless love songs. Yet, concealed within is Udit Narayan’s personal romantic tale, largely unknown to the public. His vocal prowess extends beyond Hindi, encompassing languages like Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Bengali, Odia, Bhojpuri, Nepali, Malayalam, Assamese, Bagheli, and Maithili. Embarking on a musical scholarship granted by the Indian Embassy in Nepal, he ventured to Mumbai to pursue studies in classical music at Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan.

Udit Narayan Biography

Udit Narayan, a seasoned Indian vocalist, marked his entry into the realm of Bollywood in 1980 with the movie “Unees-Bees.” During the 1970s, he was recognized for his contributions to Maithili, Nepali, and Bhojpuri music. His musical journey saw him amass 5 National Film Awards, including 4 as a singer – 2 in 2001, 1 each in 2002 and 2004 – and 1 as a producer in 2005. Alongside these, he clinched 5 Filmfare Awards and earned an impressive count of 20 nominations, in addition to various other accolades. Udit Narayan Jha, affectionately known as Uditji, is a Nepalese playback singer renowned for his melodies featured predominantly in both Nepali and Hindi cinema.

Born on December 1, 1955, in the village of Baisi in Supaul District, Bihar, Udit Narayan is currently 68 years of age.

Udit Narayan completed his SSC from Baleshwar High School in Kunauli, Supaul, Bihar, and further pursued his intermediate degree at Ratna Rajya Lakshmi Campus in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Udit Narayan Jha was born in the village of Bhardaha, situated in the Saptari District of Nepal. His father, Hare Krishna Jha, was a farmer, while his mother, Bhuvan Eshwari Jha, was an Indian folk singer who played a pivotal role in nurturing his career. Udit Narayan has been married twice in his life. His first wife is Ranjana Narayan Jha, and his second wife is Deepa Gahatraj.

Height and Weight

Udit Narayan stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 meters) and maintains a weight of 70 kg (154 lbs).

In 1980, Udit Narayan initiated his journey in the Bollywood scene when he caught the attention of music director Rajesh Roshan, who extended an invitation for him to lend his playback singing talents to the Hindi movie “Unees-Bees.” Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Narayan emerged as one of the leading voices in Bollywood. A notable milestone was when he had the privilege to share the stage with the legendary Mohammed Rafi.

His vocal abilities became synonymous with various Bollywood stars, making him their on-screen singing voice. Notably, he contributed a couplet in the film “Swami Dada” for Dev Anand. The movie “Sannata” marked his debut in duet performances. Udit Narayan’s resonant voice has graced the songs of Bollywood luminaries such as Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Dev Anand, Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Ajay Devgn.

As of 2023, Udit Narayan’s net worth is estimated to be around $23 million.

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Bollywood playback singer Udit Narayan was born Udit Narayan Jha on December 1, 1955 in Baisi, Bihar, India. He began performing as a folk artist in the 1970s, and began his successful run in Bollywood with the 1980 Hindi language movie Unees-Bees . He continued to work steadily, all of which led to the soundtrack for the 1988 film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak , a project that garnered him his first Filmfare Award. He became a mainstay in for the next two decades winning numerous musical awards for his work in such projects as 1996’s Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge , 1997’s Raja Hindustani , 2000’s Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam , 2001’s Lagaan , 2002’s Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai , and 2004’s Swades . He won a 2005 National Film Award for his music production work on Kab Hoi Gawna Hamar . During this time he was given national honors and by the early 2010s he was capturing Lifietime Achievement awards from various institutions. He was still scoring chart success forty years after his movie debut with the 2021 single “Kisi Din Banoongi Main Raja” .

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Udit Narayan on completing 41 years in Bollywood: ‘Young boy from Mithilanchal fulfilled his ambition of becoming playback singer’

Udit narayan took to social media to thank his listeners for his successful 41 years in bollywood..

Bollywood playback singer Udit Narayan on Monday got nostalgic about his journey in the movies as he completed 41 years in the film industry. Udit Narayan, one of the biggest singing stars in the ’90s, took to Instagram to celebrate the special day and thanked his listeners for fulfilling his dream of becoming a playback singer.

“41 years ago, my first ever playback venture in the Indian Film & Music industry for the film ‘Unees Bees’ released, composed by Rajesh Roshan ji. I was fortunate to sing my debut song with my idol Shri Mohammad Rafi saab,” he wrote.

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“Thanks to everyone who gave me the opportunity to work with them, the young boy from Mithilanchal fulfilled his ambition of becoming a playback singer. Thank you fans & well wishers for recognising 5th July as Udit Narayan day,” the singer wrote, captioning a black-and-white image of himself in a studio from the early days of his career.

While Udit Narayan began his career in 1980, it was only eight years later that fame embraced him as he sang for the Aamir Khan -starrer musical romance Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak. From “Papa Kehte Hain”, “Akele Hain” to “Ae Mere Humsafar”, Narayan belted one hit after the other in the album, composed by Anand-Milind.

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He followed up the success of “Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak” with songs like “Dhak Dhak Karne Laga”, “Mujhe Need Na Aye”, “Pehla Nasha”, “Jaadu Teri Nazar”, “Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast”, ” “Kya Karen Ke Na Karen”, “Ho Gaya Hai Tujko To Pyar Sajna”, “Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna”, “Aaye Ho Meri Zindagi Mein”, ” “E Ajnabi”, “Main Nikla” and “O Ri Chori”.

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Udit Narayan’s Biography | Birth | Education | Family | Marriage | Debut | Songs | Awards

Udit Narayan is an Indian playback singer. He had his first breakthrough in the year 1980 when he sang his first song ‘Mil Gaya Mil Gaya,’ composed by Rajesh Roshan for the film ‘Unees Bees.' In the year 2009, he was honoured with the Padma Shri Award by the Government of India.

Udit Narayan is an Indian playback singer. He was born on 1 December 1955 in Saptari, Nepal. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. He completed his schooling from Shri Public Bindeshwari Middle School, Rajbiraj, Nepal, and Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus, Kathmandu, Nepal. 

His father, Hare Krishna Jha was a farmer. His mother, Bhuvneshwari Devi was a singer. 

He is married to Deepa Narayan Jha. They have a son, Aditya Narayan, who is a singer and actor.

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His hobbies include travelling and singing. 

His favourite singers are Lata Mangeshkar, Alka Yagnik, AR Rahman, Uttam Singh, Rajesh Roshan, and Ismail Darbar. 

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Udit Narayan started his career as an artist in the show ‘Radio Nepal.’

Udit Narayan had his first breakthrough when he sang his first song ‘Mil Gaya Mil Gaya,’ composed by Rajesh Roshan for the film ‘Unees Bees’ in the year 1980. Notably, Udit got his first major opportunity to sing along with the legendary singer, Mohammed Rafi. 

He has also acted in Nepali films like ‘Kusum Rumal’ and ‘Pirti.’

He has sung more than 15,000 songs in 32 languages like Hindi, Kannada, Nepali, Urdu, Bhojpuri, Garhwali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Oriya, Assamese, Maithili, Bengali, etc.

Udit Narayan received immense popularity for his song in the 1988 film ‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak.’

Udit Narayan’s Awards

Udit Narayan has been honoured with the National Film Award a total of three times. He has won more than five Filmfare Awards.

In the year 2009, he was honoured with the Padma Shri Award by the Government of India. In 2016, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan. 

Udit Narayan has worked in the music album ‘Dil Deewana’ with his wife Deepa.

In the year 2011, he sang a song ‘Dulhe Raja’ in the Hollywood movie ‘When Harry Tries to Marry.’

Udit Narayan’s songs

Some of Udit Narayan’s popular songs are, Koi Ladki Hai (1997), Dil Laga Liya Maine (2002), Yeh Bandhan Toh (1995), Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast Mast (1994), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), Main Nikla Gaddi Leke (2001), Raja Ko Rani se, Dil Ne Yeh Kaha Hain Dil se, Humko Humise Chura Lo, Pehla Nasha, Jaadu Teri Nazar, and many more.

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Some lesser known facts about udit narayan.

• Does Udit Narayan smoke?: No
• Does Udit Narayan drink alcohol?: No
• Udit began his career as a staff artiste for “Radio Nepal” show.
• He has sung  more than 15,000 songs in 32 languages like Hindi, Kannada, Ne pali, Urdu, Bhojpuri, Garhwali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Oriya, Assamese, Maithili, Bengali, etc.
• His first song in Bollywood was “Mil Gaya Mil Gaya” from in 180s “Unees Bees”, which was composed by Rajesh Roshan.
• His breakthorough came in 1988 with super-hit songs in film “Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak.”
• He acted in Nepali films “Kusume Rumal” and “Pirati.”
• He ha received presigious awards like 3 National Film Awards, 5 Filmfare Awards and Padma Shri Award.
• He and his wife Deepa, sung together in a pop album called ” Dil Deewana.”
• In 2011, he sang a song “Dulhe Raja” in a Hollywood film “When Harry Tries to Marry.”

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Udit Narayan Biography, Songs, Age, Wife, Son, Career & Facts

Udit Narayan was born on 1 December 1955 is an Indian playback singer whose songs have been featured mainly in Bollywood movies of Hindi language. He has also sung in various other languages including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Odia, Nepali, Bhojpuri, Bengali. He has won 4 National Film Awards.

Udit Narayan Biography

Udit Narayan was born on 1 December 1955 Nepali father Harekrishna Jha and Indian mother Bhuvaneshwari Jha. Udit is an Indian Bollywood playback singer He has also sung in various other languages including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Odia, Nepali, Bhojpuri, Bengali. He has won 4 National Film Awards. He is the only male singer in the history of the Filmfare Awards to have won in over three decades the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s.

Udit Narayan has been married twice, first to Ranjana Narayan Jha and then to Deepa Narayan Jha. Udit and Deepa were married in 1985. With Deepa Narayan, who is a Nepali singer and also a producer of Nepali films. they has one son, Aditya Narayan, who is also a playback singer. In 2006, Ranjana Narayan claimed to be Udit Narayan’s first wife, but Udit consistently denied it. Later, he accepted her as his wife and promised to provide funds, etc. for her maintenance.

Udit Narayan is a prolific Indian playback singer who has sung in many languages including Hindi, Nepali, Bhojpuri, Maithili, and many others. He has recorded more than 25,000 songs in his career, making him one of the most recorded vocalists in Indian music history. He has won numerous awards for his singing, including multiple Filmfare Awards and National Film Awards.

Udit Narayan Career

Udit Narayan began his Bollywood career in 1980 when he was noticed by music director Rajesh Roshan when he asked Udit to perform playback vocals for the Hindi film Unees-Bees. Udit Narayan got an opportunity to sing with singer Mohammad Rafi Usha Mangeshkar, the song which had the lyrics “Mil Gaya Mil Gaya”. And it was only in the 1980s that she got to sing with Kishore. He also sang a song in Swami Dada for Devananda. Their first duet was in the film “Sannata”. Udit has done playback singing for all the big actors from 1980 to 2020 like Amitabh Bachchan , Rajesh Khanna , Dev Anand , Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan , Salman Khan , Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn . Most of his duets are with Alka Yagnik .

Udit Narayan As an actor

Udit Narayan Jha acted in and sang all the songs in a 1985 Nepali movie called “Kusume Rumal” which is one of the All Time Classics in Nepali movie industry starring himself with Bhuwan K.C. and Tripti Nadakar,

Narayan was on the panel of judges of Indian Idol 3 in 2007 with music composer Anu Malik and playback singer Alisha Chinai on Sony TV.

Narayan was on the panel of judges on Sony TV for Waar Parriwar, a reality show based on the bringing together of a singing gharana (family of singers). He shared judging duties with fellow playback singer Kumar Sanu and Jatin Pandit of the music duo Jatin–Lalit.

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• Udit Narayan was born on December 1, 1955, in Saptari, Nepal.
• He started his career in the music industry in 1980 with the film “Unees Bees.”
• He gained popularity in the 1990s and 2000s as a playback singer for Hindi films.
• He has recorded songs in more than 36 languages, including Nepali, Hindi, Bhojpuri, Maithili, Punjabi, and others.
• He has won four National Film Awards and five Filmfare Awards for his singing.
• He has also received Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awards, two of the highest civilian awards in India.
• Udit Narayan has collaborated with several famous music composers, including A.R. Rahman, Jatin-Lalit, Anand-Milind, and others.
• His son Aditya Narayan is also a singer and actor in the Indian film industry.
• Udit Narayan is known for his distinctive voice and has sung a wide variety of songs, including romantic ballads, peppy dance numbers, and soulful melodies.
• He is considered one of the most successful and popular playback singers in the history of Indian cinema.

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Udit Narayan Jha was born to a farmer in Nepal on December 01, 1955. He did his schooling from Shree Public Bindeshawari Secondary School, Rajbiraj, Nepal.

He finished his SSC from Jageshwar High School, Kunauli, Supaul, Bihar and obtained his intermediate Degree from Ratna Rajya Lakshmi Campus, Kathmandu, Nepal and later moved to Mumbai.

On a musical scholarship for Nepalese through Indian Embassy in Nepal to study classical Music at Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan where he was mentored by “Pandit Dinkar Kaikini’” Who is known as the most prominent and successful Bollywood playback singer of all time.

His voice was just another level of melodious, he had taken a storm in 1980s and 1990s with his beautiful ‘voice, to die for ’ voice. He got to sing with legends Mohammed Rafi in his Bollywood Playback debut in movie Unees-Bees in 1980 and also with Kishore Kumar in the 1980s.

He finally made his mark in 1988 movie Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak starring Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla, his song “Papa Kehte Hain” was his notable performance which earned him his first Filmfare Award in the 1980s and he established himself in Bollywood Playback Singing.

He is the only male singer in the history of the Filmfare Awards to have won in over three decades.

Udit Narayan’s father was a Farmer while his mother was a Folk Dancer. He got married to Deepa Narayan Jha and have a son Aditya Narayan Jha who is a Playback singer in Bollywood.

In the year 1980, He got his break to sing in a Hindi film when music director Rajesh Roshan offered him to sing in the movie “Unees Bees ”.

It was big thing for Udit Narayan, as he got an opportunity to sing with his mentor, the great Mohammed Rafi. He was noticed but his real big break came in the year 1988. He sang a very famous song “ Papa Kehte Hain ” from the movie Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak

Which went on to become that year’s biggest hit. This song gave him instant stardom and he went on to bag his first Filmfare award . This movie was also the launch pad of actors Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla and female playback singer Alka Yagnik.

After the huge success of this movie, Udit Narayan and Alka Yagnik sang for movies like Dil and Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, which went on to become huge hits. Udit Narayan also tried his hand at acting and did some Nepali movies like Kusume Rumal and Pirati, which were not much successful.

But he sang in some of the most famous Nepali movies and became a famous singer in Nepal.

Though Udit Narayan was gaining much popularity, he got overshadowed by Kumar Sanu, who another famous Indian playback singer. For five years, though he was nominated in the Best Male Playback singer category,

It was Kumar Sanu who finally won. In the year 1995, his career had a turning point when he sang the hit song “ Mehendi Laga Ke Rakhna” for the movie Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaaenge.

The song went on to become a huge hit and won accolades from one and all. He won the Filmfare award for the Best Male Playback singer that year. He won his third Filmfare award the next year itself for the song “Pardesi ” from the movie Raja Hindustani.

Udit Narayan is one of the most acclaimed singers of the present generation and has been praised by senior and established singers and composers for his original style and voice quality.

He is the onscreen voice of the three major superstars of Indian cinema namely Shah Rukh Khan , Aamir Khan and Salman Khan . Many acclaimed music directors prefer to work with him since he is able to gel with almost everyone and give the exact feel to the song. He is one of the top choices of acclaimed music directors like A.R. Rahman , Nadeem Shravan, Rajesh Roshan, Shankar Mahadevan, etc.

He is also a hit with major directors like Yash Chopra, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Karan Johar. Some of his superhit movies are Darr, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Dil Toh Pagal Hai, Mohabbatein, Swades, Veer Zaara, Aashiqui, Lagaan, Taal, Beta, Swades, Rangeela, etc. In the same year, Narayan sang with Kishore Kumar in the film Kehdo Pyar Hai. Another singer he sang with was Suresh Wadkar with music composed by Bappi Lahiri.

Nepali Cinema:

Narayan’s friend Jiyand Nawab Deedag suggested he change his work from old to modern in order to be selected as a playback singer, but this didn’t work and, considering old films in 1973, Narayan sang a song for a Nepali film called Sindoor.

This was a comedy song for the famous Nepali comedians GopalRaj Mainali (Chankhe) and Basundhara Bhushal (Nakkali) . Narayan sang this song with Sushma Shrestha, now known as Poornima in Hindi films.

Narayan has also acted in two Nepali films – Kusume Rumal and Pirati in 1985. In 2004, he released his first non-movie Nepalese album, Upahaar . in which he sang duets with his wife Deepa Jha. Narayan has many solo albums as well, such as.

Bhajan Sangam

Guinness Book of Record:

In 2015 Udit Narayan was involved in a mega series campaign Melancholy, where 421 Nepali artists had sung a 33 minutes 49-second long environmental song, in which 365 artists set a Guinness World Record on 19 May 2016 at Radio Nepal Studio , Singhadurbar , Kathamandu . It is written, composed and directed by environmentalist Nipesh.

Television:

Udit Narayan has appeared on many Television shows as a Judge and as a guest. He was one of the panel of judges of Indian Idol 3 in 2007 with music composer Anu Malik and playback singer Alisha Chinai on Sony TV.

Narayan was on the panel of judges on Sony TV for Waar Parriwar, A reality show based on the bringing together of a singing gharana (family of singers).

He shared judging duties with fellow playback singer Kumar Sanu and Jatin Pandit of the music duo Jatin-Lalit. Narayan has appeared on Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star and Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs as a guest.

Collaboration:

Anand – MIlind – Meri Nayi Baansi Ki Dhun, Ae Mere Humsafar, Papa Kehte Hain, Lal Dupatta Malmal Ka, Na Jaane Kyu Me Bekarar, Mujhe Neendh Na Aaye, Hum Ne Ghar Choda Hain, Hum Pyaar Karne Wale, Dhak Dhak Karne Laga, Koyal Si Teri Boli, Phoolon Sa Chehra Tera. Laxmikant – Pyaarelal – Log Jahan Par Rehte Hain, Ek Doosre Se Karte Hain Pyaar Hum Nadeem – Shravan – Mera Dil Tere Liye Dhadakta Hain, I Love You, Aaye Ho Meri Zindagi Mein, Pardesi Pardesi, Kitna Pyaara Tujhe Rab Hain, Dil Ki Dhadkan Rehti Hain, Dil Ne Ye Kahan Hain Dil Se, Na Na Karte Pyaar, Jo Bhi Kasmein, Kitna Bechein Hoke, Zindagi Ban Gaye Ho Tum, Anu Malik – Jawani Deewani, Raja Ko Rani Se Pyaar Hogaya, Ram Jaane, Ho Nahi Sakta, Ishq Hua Kaise Hua, Dekho Dekho Jaanam, Neendh Churai Meri, Chandni Aaya Hain Tera Deewana. Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega, Dil Dil Deewana, Dekhne Waalon Ne. A.R Rahman – E Ajnabi, Taal Se Taal Mila, Radha Kaise Na Jale, Mitwa, Ghanan Ghanan, O Ri Chori, Yuhi Chala Chal, Yeh Tara, Woh Tara

Awards and Honours:

• Filmfare Awards for Best Male Playback Singer
• Papa Kehte Hai Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak – 1988
• Mehndi Lagake Rakhna Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge – 1995
• Pardesi Pardesi Raja Hindustani – 1996
• Chand Chupa Badal Mein Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam – 1999
• National & Filmfare Award  – Mitwaa Lagaan – 2000
• National Award – Yeh Tara Woh Tara Swades – 2005
• National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer Mitwaa Lagaan – 2005
• National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer Chhote Chhote Sapne Zindagi Khoobsurat Hai – 2003
• National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Yeh Tara Swades 2005
• Star Screen Award Best Male Playback – Aye Ho Meri Zindagi Mein Raja Hindustani 1996
• Star Screen Award Best Male Playback Woh Chand Jaisi Ladki Devdas 1996
• Zee Cine Awards Best Playback Male Singer – Chand Chupa Badal Mein Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam 2000
• IIFA Award for Best Male Playback – Chand Chupa Badal Mein Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam 2000
• Prabal Gorkha Dakshin Bahu from Late King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev in Nepal
• Hits FM Music Awards 2004(Nepal)- Record of the Year for the song “Kahile Timro” and Album of the Year for the album “Upahaar”

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Udit Narayan

Udit Narayan is a famous Indian playback singer. He sang huge songs for a lot of Hindi films in Bollywood. He also sang for a lot of films of other languages in India. In fact, he is one of the greatest singers in India for all time.

Udit Narayan born on 1 December in 1955 in Bihar, India. He completed his school in Bihar and intermediate in Kathmandu, Nepal. He loved music from his childhood. Udit started his musical career by singing at Radio Nepal. He sang many popular Nepali and Maithili songs. After that, he moved to Mumbai to study classical music. Rajesh Roshan, a famous composer offered him to sing playback for one of his films in 1980. Certainly, he was successful at that job. After that success, he sang for several other films which won huge popularity. He got a chance to sing with legendary singers Mohammad Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar . After that, his popularity grew so much that he didn’t have to look backwards. As a matter of fact, he sang about 30000 songs for many Hindi films.

Udit Narayan sang for many famous composers like A. R. Rahman, Laxmikant Pyarelal, Anu Malik, Viju Shah, R D Burman, Bappi Lahiri, Usha Khanna and many others. He sang many duet playback songs with Alka Yagnik, Anuradha Paudwal, Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Sadhana Sargam and many others. He sang for many films like ‘ Hum’, ‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak’, ‘Phool aur Kaante’, ‘Aashiqui’, ‘Ram Jaane’, ‘Taal’, ‘Dil Se’, ‘Lagaan’, ‘Kaho Na Pyar Hai’, ‘Koi Mil Gaya’, ‘Bade Miyan Choten Miyan’, ‘Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat’ and many others.

Udit Narayan achieved many film and musical awards. He won the National Film Award for three times and Filmfare Award five times. He won the Padma Shri in 2009 and Padma Bhushan in 2016.

• Birthday: December 1, 1955
• Birthplace: Bihar, India
• Star Sign: Sagittarius
• Profession: Singer
• Awards: Padma Shri
• Spouse: Deepa Narayan Jha (m. 1985), Ranjana Narayan Jha (m. 1984)

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Udit Narayan Jha, widely known as Udit, is a renowned singer hailed as the “King of Melody.” Born on December 1, 1955, in Bhardaha, Saptari, Nepal, he made his debut in the music industry with the film “Unees Bees” in 1980.

Udit Narayan Height, Weight, Age, Wife, Affairs & More

Throughout his illustrious career, Udit has become synonymous with emotive and soul-stirring melodies. His mesmerizing voice and impeccable singing skills have earned him a distinguished place in the hearts of music lovers worldwide.

Born on December 1, 1955, in Bhardaha, Saptari, Nepal, Udit Narayan grew up in a musical household. Encouraged by his parents, he began singing at local events. Despite financial challenges, his passion for music led him to Mumbai, India, where he pursued a career in playback singing. Today, he is celebrated as one of the most renowned playback singers in the Indian film industry.

Udit Narayan Jha, born on December 1, 1955, in Bhardaha, Saptari, Nepal, is a Sagittarius by zodiac sign. As of 2023, he is 68 years old and holds Indian nationality. His rich legacy as the “King of Melody” endures in the hearts of music enthusiasts globally.

Physical Stats

Udit Narayan Jha, also known as the “King of Melody,” is a revered singer born on December 1, 1955, in Bhardaha, Saptari, Nepal. With a height of 165 cm (1.65 m) and weighing 70 kg (154.3 lbs), he possesses a distinctive voice that has captivated audiences worldwide. His body measurements include a chest size of 37 inches, a waist of 30 inches, and biceps of 12 inches. Udit’s striking black eyes and hair complement his charismatic presence on stage.

Udit Narayan’s family includes his father, Hare Krishna Jha, a farmer, and his mother, Bhuwaneshwari Devi, a singer. He has no known siblings. He follows the Hindu religion and resides in Mumbai. His hobbies include practicing music.

Wife and Children

Udit Narayan is married and has been married twice. His first wife was Ranjana Narayan Jha from 1984 to 1985, and his second wife is Deepa Narayan Jha, a singer, since 1985. They have a son, Aditya Narayan, who is a singer and actor.

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Udit Narayan with his Second Wife Deepa Narayan Jha

Udit Narayan with his Son Aditya Narayan

Udit Narayan, a prominent playback singer in Bollywood, began his career in the 1980s. His distinct and melodious voice quickly gained him fame, and he became one of the most sought-after singers in the industry. One of his earliest hits was the song “Papa Kehte Hain” from the film “Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak” (1988), composed by Anand-Milind and penned by Majrooh Sultanpuri. This song catapulted Narayan to widespread recognition, marking the beginning of a successful journey in playback singing that continues to this day.

Udit Narayan, a renowned playback singer in the Indian film industry, has had a prolific career spanning several decades. Beginning in the 1980s, Narayan rose to fame with his distinct and melodious voice, becoming one of the most sought-after playback singers in Bollywood. He gained widespread recognition for his collaborations with music directors such as Nadeem Shravan, Jatin-Lalit, and A.R. Rahman. Narayan’s versatility allowed him to excel in various genres, from romantic ballads to upbeat dance numbers. He has lent his voice to countless iconic songs, earning numerous awards and accolades, including several Filmfare Awards and National Film Awards. Additionally, his international collaborations and performances have further cemented his status as a global musical sensation. Udit Narayan’s enduring legacy in the Indian music industry continues to inspire generations of singers and music enthusiasts worldwide.

Jury Member Of Awards

In 2012, Narayan served as a jury member for the film music jury at the Global Indian Music Academy Awards. The following year, in 2015, he participated as a jury member in the Mirchi Music Awards. Concurrently, he also acted as a judge for the Jagran Film Festival during the same year.

Outstanding Honors and Awards

• Mirchi Music Awards 2016 Jury Special Salute[62]
• Big Entertainment Award 2017 Udit Narayan won the 92.7FM Suhana Safar Legend Award[61]

International Honours and Awards

• International Brandlaureate Personality Award from Malaysia, 2011[63]

Lifetime Achievement Awards

• Sahara Awadh Samman Awardee, 2006
• Lifetime Achievement Award from Suryadatta National Awards, 2016[6
• Lifetime Achievement Award from Kalashri Award, 2010

Civil Honours

• Special Jury Salute Award from Radio Mirchi Award, 2016[
• Receiving the Kishore Kumar Memorial Award for Music from S. Krishna Kumar[
• Received BIFA awards, in 2015
• Padma Shri: fourth highest civil honor from the Indian Government, 2009
• National Bravery Award from Maharashtra at Raj Bhavan 2016
• Maharashtra Ratna Awards from Government of Maharashtra 2011
• Honored at Swabhimani Mumbaikar Awards, 2016
• First Mohammed Rafi award, 2010
• Ambedkar Awards in Mumbai, 2015
• Awarded for his exceptional performance Bhojpuri industry, in 2015
• 1st, Chitragupta Cineyatra Film Award, 2015

With a net worth of $20 million, Udit Narayan is a celebrated playback singer renowned for his versatile voice in Hindi cinema. His successful career spanning decades has garnered him widespread acclaim and a dedicated fan base. Udit’s contributions have solidified his status as an iconic figure in the music industry.

Some lesser-known facts about Udit Narayan

• Udit began his career as a staff artiste for “Radio Nepal” show.
• His first song in Bollywood was “Mil Gaya Mil Gaya” from in 180s “Unees Bees”, which was composed by Rajesh Roshan.
• His breakthorough came in 1988 with super-hit songs in film “Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak.”
• He acted in Nepali films “Kusume Rumal” and “Pirati.”
• He has sung more than 15,000 songs in 32 languages like Hindi, Kannada, Nepali, Urdu, Bhojpuri, Garhwali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Oriya, Assamese, Maithili, Bengali, etc.
• He ha received presigious awards like 3 National Film Awards, 5 Filmfare Awards and Padma Shri Award.
• He and his wife Deepa, sung together in a pop album called ” Dil Deewana.”
• In 2011, he sang a song “Dulhe Raja” in a Hollywood film “When Harry Tries to Marry.”
• Does Udit Narayan smoke?: No
• Does Udit Narayan drink alcohol?: No

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Udit Narayan Jha, widely known as Udit Narayan, is a versatile playback singer celebrated for his contributions to commercial Nepali, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema. Born on December 1st, Udit Narayan is the son of Hare Krishna Jha, a farmer, and Bhuwaneshwari Devi, belonging to the Brahmin caste.

His journey into the world of music began at a young age of 10 when he started singing for Radio Nepal, performing Maithli and Nepali folk songs. He dedicated almost eight years of his early career to Kathmandu Radio Nepal Station. His talent was recognized by the Indian Embassy, which offered him a music scholarship to study classical music at the renowned Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan in Mumbai.

Without hesitation, Udit Narayan moved to Mumbai in 1978 to pursue his musical education. His big break came in 1980 when the noted music director Rajesh Roshan invited him to sing a song in the Hindi movie "Unees Bees." This opportunity allowed him to sing alongside his inspiration, the legendary Mohammed Rafi.

However, his career soared to great heights in 1988 with the release of the superhit Bollywood movie "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak." His rendition of "Papa Kehte Hain" in this film earned him his first Filmfare Award and marked the beginning of his successful journey as a playback singer in the Indian film industry. This film also catapulted actors Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla, as well as playback singer Alka Yagnik, to stardom.

In the years that followed, Udit Narayan continued to lend his enchanting voice to numerous hit songs in both Hindi and Nepali cinema. His association with Aamir Khan, in particular, resulted in several chart-topping tracks in movies like "Dil," "Jo Jeeta Wohi Shikander," and more.

During the mid-1990s, he faced tough competition from Kumar Sanu, another immensely popular Indian playback singer. However, Udit Narayan made a remarkable comeback with the iconic song "Mehndi Lagake Rakhna" in the movie "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge," which won him his second Filmfare Award.

He continued to dominate the Bollywood playback singing scene for the next decade, collaborating with renowned music directors and film directors, including his notable partnership with Shahrukh Khan in many superhit movies.

Udit Narayan's unique voice and originality have earned him praise from legendary singers like Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Anup Jalota, Pankaj Udhas, and more. He is considered one of the greatest singers of his generation, known for his quality of voice and authenticity.

In addition to his Bollywood career, Udit Narayan has sung in various regional languages, gaining immense popularity in each. He has even released a successful private Nepali album titled "Upahaar," which earned him multiple awards in Nepal, including Record of the Year and Album of the Year during the Hits FM Awards 2004.

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