This Bollywood singer became Nepal’s superstar, his film enjoyed…, his record stayed for over…, he is…

Entertainment Singer from ‘90s

In the flashy and dazzling world of entertainment, many stars rise and fall, but only a handful achieve such level of fame and become legends. An example of this is a vocalist who dominated the ‘90s with their heartfelt singing.

Entertainment His entry in Bollywood then becoming Nepal’s superstar

As soon as he entered Bollywood, he mesmerised everyone with his voice. However, besides being a famous 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.

Entertainment Beginning of his journey

His journey started in the 1970s, far away from the glamour of Mumbai. He worked as a vocalist for Radio Nepal and sang at local restaurants in Kathmandu.

Entertainment Stepping into Bollywood

His first major opportunity came in 1980 when music director Rajesh Roshan offered him a playback role in the film Unees-Bees. He recorded his song alongside the legendary Mohammed Rafi.

Entertainment Who is this superstar?

It is none other than Udit Narayan, he 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.

Entertainment Highest-grossing Nepali film for 16 years

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.

Entertainment Udit Narayan’s breakthrough moment

Udit Narayan became widely recognized in Nepal, and his successful period in Bollywood also began afterward. A few of his tracks, such as Papa Kehte Hain and Akele Hain To Kya Gham Hai from Aamir Khan’s movie Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, turned into a nationwide hit in India. These songs not only topped the charts but also solidified his position in the Hindi film industry. Following the overwhelming admiration for these songs, his success skyrocketed, and he became one of Bollywood’s most legendary playback singers.

Entertainment Amazing collaborations

He became one of the most promising voices of his generation after his collaboration with Mohammed Rafi. Over the years, he collaborated with some of the greatest names in music, including Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar, and Bappi Lahiri.