Udit Narayan Jha is a renowned Nepali-Indian playback singer widely celebrated for his melodious voice and major contributions to South Asian film music. He was born on December 1, 1955, in Baisi, Saptari, Nepal. Udit Narayan began his musical journey by singing for Radio Nepal before moving to India to pursue a professional career in playback singing.
He gained international recognition after singing the hit song “Papa Kehte Hain” in the 1988 Hindi film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, which established him as one of Bollywood’s leading singers. Over the decades, he has recorded thousands of songs in Hindi, Nepali, and many other languages.
Throughout his long and successful career, Udit Narayan has received numerous honors, including multiple Filmfare Awards as well as India’s prestigious civilian awards, the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan. He remains one of the most respected and influential voices in Nepali and Indian film music.
