This Bollywood star is called Nepal’s superstar, his film ran in theatres for 25 weeks, record unbroken for 16 years; He is…, the film was…

In the glitzy and glamorous world of showbiz, many stars come and go, but there are only a few people who gather that level of stardom and become a legend. One such example of this is a singer who ruled the ’90s with their soulful voice. As soon as he entered Bollywood, he mesmerised everyone with his voice. However, besides being a celebrated voice in Bollywood, he also holds the title of Nepal’s biggest superstar. From acting in Nepali films to lending his voice to Aamir Khan’s blockbuster, his charm remains unmatched even today.

The person that we are talking about is none other than Udit Narayan.

Udit Narayan: Early Life and More.

Udit Narayan made his acting debut in the mid-80s in the Nepali film Kusume Rumal in 1985. This film turned into a classic and gave him his first taste of stardom in Nepal. He acted with famous personalities like Bhuwan KC and Tripti Nadkar in the film, and also sang four out of its six songs himself. The film went on to become a massive success, running in theaters for as long as 25 weeks. For years, Kusume Rumal held the record as the highest-grossing Nepali film until it was surpassed 16 years later, in 2001, by Tulsi Ghimire’s Darpan Chhaya. This success earned Udit Narayan the status of Nepal’s “superstar”.

Udit Narayan’s Breakthrough Moment

Soon, Udir Narayan became a household name in Nepal, and his golden years in Bollywood also started after that. Some of his songs, like Papa Kehte Hain and Akele Hain To Kya Gham Hai from Aamir Khan’s film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, became a national sensation in India. Not only were these songs major chartbusters, but they also further cemented his place further in the Hindi film industry. After attaining major love from these songs, his success soared, and he went on to become one of Bollywood’s most iconic playback singers.

Udit Narayan’s Untouched Legacy

In his long career trajectory, Udit Narayan sang many songs in multiple languages, like Hindi, Nepali, Bhojpuri, Bengali, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Assamese, Maithili, Malayalam, and Odia. His versatility and unique ability to adapt his voice to different musical styles earned him immense respect across industries. He has won four National Film Awards and several Filmfare Awards for Best Playback Singer.

He was also honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Shri in 2009 and the Padma Bhushan in 2016. From a small-town boy with big dreams to a voice that still resonates with the audience, Udit Narayan is one of the most aspiring singers in India.

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