Aditya Narayan
| Aditya Narayan Jha | |
|---|---|
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| Native name | आदित्य नारायण झा |
| Born |
Aditya Narayan Jha Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Actor, Television Anchor, Playback Singer, Music Composer |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Parent(s) |
Udit Narayan (Father) Deepa Narayan (Mother) |
Aditya Narayan Jha(Nepali: आदित्य नारायण झा) is an Indian Bollywood actor, television host, composer and singer. He is the son of Udit Narayan and Deepa Narayan.
Early life
Aditya Narayan was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He comes from a musical family where his father, Nepalese playback singer Udit Narayan, his mother Deepa Narayan, his grandfather Hari Krishna Jha and his grandmother Bhuvaneshwari Jha are all musically inclined. Aditya was born at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai and he is still resident of Mumbai. Narayan is of Nepali origin. His father is an indigenous Maithil origin Madhesi ethnic Nepali citizen who hails from Saptari district, Bhardaha, Mithila region of Nepal, and his mother, who was born in Darjeeling, has Nepali roots.
[1] Narayan completed his schooling at Utpal Shanghvi school in 2003. He passed his junior college at Mitthibai College of Commerce.[2][3]
Biography
Aditya Narayan began his career as a singer at a very young age: he was discovered by Kalyanji Virji Shah when he sang at his 4th birthday celebration. He started training under Kalyanji and did concerts called Little Wonders, a show where children displayed their talent in various forms of art. He went on to perform at more than 300 Little Wonders concerts.
Career
Narayan's first playback song was in 1992 for the song of Nepali Film track for Mohini. In 1995 he did a cameo in a song from the film Rangeela with Asha Bhosle.[4] Later in 1995 he performed in Akele Hum Akele Tum along with his father, Udit Narayan.
His acting career as a child began when Narayan was spotted by producer and director Subhash Ghai at the 1995 Filmfare award function, as the final performer for the "Little Wonders" troupe. Ghai then signed him for his forthcoming film Pardes, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Mahima Chaudhary. His second film was Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai starring Salman Khan and Twinkle Khanna. Narayan's role as Kabir Dhanrajgir earned him a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the 1999 Zee Cine Awards.
As a child artist, Narayan performed more than 100 songs and also released the album "Aditya" at Polygram Music (now Universal Music). His most successful song was Chhota Baccha Jaan Ke from the film Masoom in 1996. It also earned him his first major film award, the Screen Awards critics' Best Child Singer in 1997. He also received a special jury award at the Screen Awards as best child singer for the same song.
In 2006 he completed a diploma in English contemporary music at Tech Music Schools, in London. On his return to India, he was called to audition for Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007, and he became the anchor for that show. In April/May 2008 he toured North America and the West Indies, giving concerts together with his father, Udit Narayan.
In 2009 Narayan signed his first film as lead actor, Shaapit, directed by Vikram Bhatt, which was released worldwide on 19 March 2010. He sang four songs and also wrote and composed the title track for the film, "Shaapit Hua".
Meanwhile, he continued working as a TV host, hosting Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs 2008 and Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2009. In 2011, he hosted the reality show X Factor on Sony Entertainment Television.
In early 2012, Narayan joined Sanjay Leela Bhansali as an assistant director for the producer/director's next directorial venture, Ram Leela. He also performed two songs for the film, "Tattad Tattad", which was originally supposed to be rendered by his father Udit Narayan, and "Ishqaun Dhishqyaun". Both the music and the movie received a positive response from critics and audiences alike.
In 2014 he released his first independent single "Tu hi Pyar hai" with Gabriella Demetriades.[5] He created a band called "The A team" in June 2014.[6]
In 2015, Narayan is again the host for Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs.[7]
Narayan has sung in more than 16 Indian languages.
Filmography
Television anchor
- Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007[8]
- Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs 2009[5]
- Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2009[5]
- X Factor India 2011[5][9]
- Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs 2014-2015[10][7]
As an actor
| Year | Film | Role | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Shaapit | Aman Bharadwaj | Debut Film |
| 1998 | Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai | Kabir Dhanrajgir | Child Actor |
| 1997 | Pardes | Potla | Child Actor |
| 1995 | Rangeela | Himself | Child Actor |
As a Playback Singer
| Year | Film | Song(s) | Music Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Carry On Maratha | "Carry On Maratha - Title Track" | Shail - Pritesh |
| 2013 | Ram Leela | "Ishqyaun Dhishqyaun" "Tattad Tattad" |
Sanjay Leela Bhansali |
| 2010 | Shaapit | "Kabhi Na Kabhi To Miloge - Rock" "Chaahata Dil Tumko" "Kabhi Na Kabhi To Miloge" "Shaapit Hua Kya Kya Hota Hain" |
Chirantan Bhatt |
| 2009 | Chal Chalein | "Chal Chal Chal Ke" "Batladein Koi" |
Ilaiyaraaja |
| 2000 | Papa the Great | Papa the Great | Nikhil Vinay |
| Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya | "Sun Lo Re Bandhu" | Jatin Lalit | |
| 1999 | Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United | Raam Laxman | |
| Taal | "Kahin Aag Lage" | A.R.Rahman | |
| Biwi No.1 | "Mujhe Maaf Karna" | Anu Malik | |
| 1998 | Pardesi Babu | "Hai Nazuk Nazuk Halki" | Anand Raj Anand |
| Chachi 420 | "Chupdi Chachi" | Vishal Bhardwaj | |
| Aakrosh: Cyclone of Anger | Anand Raj Anand | ||
| 2001: Do Hazaar Ek | "Rappa Rappa Rum Pum" | Anand Raj Anand | |
| 1997 | Bhai | "Katti Batti" "Khul Gaya Naseeb" |
Anand Milind |
| Ghoonghat | "Chim Chimni "Hotel Mobile" |
Anand Raj Anand | |
| Pardes | "I Love My India" | Nadeem-Shravan | |
| 1996 | Diljale | "Mera Mulk, Mera Desh" | Anu Malik |
| Shastra | Ladki Deewani Ladka Deewana | Aadesh Shrivastava | |
| Masoom (1996 film) | "Chota Bachcha Jaan Ke" | Anand Raj Anand | |
| 1995 | Rangeela | "Rangeela Re" | A.R. Rahman |
| Akele Hum Akele Tum | Akele Hum Akele Tum | Anu Malik |
As a Music Director
| Year | Film | Song(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Shaapit | "Shaapit Hua Kya Kya Hota Hain" |
Awards
Film Awards:
- 1997 - Screen Awards - Special Jury Award for his song 'Chhota baccha jaan ke' from the film Masoom(1996 film).[11][12]
Television Awards:-
- 2008 - Glamour Star of the Year
- 2007 - The Global Indian Film and Television Honours|The Global Indian TV Honours 2008: Fresh Face of The Year (Male)
- 2007 - Indian Television Academy Awards: Star of the Year
- 2007 - Sansui Television Awards: Face Of The Year
- 2007 - New Talent Awards- Best New Anchor
- 2007 - Lions Clubs International|Lions Gold Awards]]: Best Anchor of a Television Program
- 2007 - Cinegoer's Award: Best Anchor of a Television Program
- 2007 - Kalakar Awards Best Anchor of a Television Program
References
- ↑ "Singer Aditya Narayan loves Antakshari". myantakshari.com. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
- ↑ "Success Stories". Retrieved 9 June 2016.
- ↑ "Universal Music signs Aditya Narayan; to launch debut album". Retrieved 9 June 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 9 February 2015. Retrieved 2015-01-29.
- ↑ "Aditya Narayan, Gagan Grewal - BBC Asian Network". Retrieved 9 June 2016.
- 1 2 "OZEE Watch Movies, Shows, Music and Gossip videos Online". Retrieved 9 June 2016.
- ↑ "saregamapashow.com - saregamapashow Resources and Information.". Retrieved 9 June 2016.
- ↑ "X Factor India – X Factor India on Sony TV – Musical Reality Show X Factor India Launched on May 29 - TV Series and New TV Shows of All TV Channels". Retrieved 9 June 2016.
- ↑ "Nissan SaReGaMaPa Li'l Champs 5: OZEE Show - Watch Nissan SaReGaMaPa Li'l Champs 5 TV Serial latest Episodes and Videos Online at OZEE.COM () Zee TV - English". Retrieved 9 June 2016.
- ↑ "Aditya Narayan Biography". Planetradiocity.com. 1987-08-06. Retrieved 2012-07-19.
- ↑ Suruchi Sharma (2010-03-10). "I am still single says Aditya Narayan - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2012-07-19.