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| PadmaShree Udit Narayan |
Udit Narayan is a singer who has sung almost all types of
songs in more than 30 languages. And most of them have been widely liked. He
has bagged many national level awards and was conferred with Padma Shree Award
as well. There was a time not long ago (recall Vivaah) when he used to be a
single male singer in a movie. Not because he was popular, but he could reflect
all shades of life in his own voice without losing the touch of the actor on
screen. Here are 7 reasons why he is the best singer in Bollywood and other
film Industries.
songs in more than 30 languages. And most of them have been widely liked. He
has bagged many national level awards and was conferred with Padma Shree Award
as well. There was a time not long ago (recall Vivaah) when he used to be a
single male singer in a movie. Not because he was popular, but he could reflect
all shades of life in his own voice without losing the touch of the actor on
screen. Here are 7 reasons why he is the best singer in Bollywood and other
film Industries.
Unique Voice, Texture
Udit Narayan like many other maverick Bollywood singers has
a unique voice. His is a voice that is more masculine than other contemporary
singers and at the same time he has a natural sweetness to offer. He has the
ability to demonstrate smile, cry, and frolic emotions quite easily. He is one
of Original singers in India. And he does not follow any other legendary
singers. Though he respects all and has said that he has learnt from many, but
he still has his own style, voice, and magic.
a unique voice. His is a voice that is more masculine than other contemporary
singers and at the same time he has a natural sweetness to offer. He has the
ability to demonstrate smile, cry, and frolic emotions quite easily. He is one
of Original singers in India. And he does not follow any other legendary
singers. Though he respects all and has said that he has learnt from many, but
he still has his own style, voice, and magic.
Ability to adapt to onscreen actor’s voice
One main reason why Udit Narayan has been extremely
successful is his ability to modify according to the actor he is going to
playback for. His voice matched with the Aamir Khan and Udit Narayan has sung
all the songs of that movie. Later he was tested for Anil Kapoor and Udit
fitted well there too. Then Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan, Akshaye Kumar, he lent
his voice to all hit and flop actors.
successful is his ability to modify according to the actor he is going to
playback for. His voice matched with the Aamir Khan and Udit Narayan has sung
all the songs of that movie. Later he was tested for Anil Kapoor and Udit
fitted well there too. Then Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan, Akshaye Kumar, he lent
his voice to all hit and flop actors.
Not long ago, two movies of contrasting actors released –
one was Gadar of Sunny Deol and another was Lagaan of Aamir Khan. Udit Narayan
was the main singer in both the albums and he managed voice for both actors
perfectly. Aamir Khan on one had had a boyish voice while Sunny Deol’s voice
literally roars on screen. You can’t have a better example of voice adapting
skill of PadmaShree Udit Narayan.
one was Gadar of Sunny Deol and another was Lagaan of Aamir Khan. Udit Narayan
was the main singer in both the albums and he managed voice for both actors
perfectly. Aamir Khan on one had had a boyish voice while Sunny Deol’s voice
literally roars on screen. You can’t have a better example of voice adapting
skill of PadmaShree Udit Narayan.
Ability to sing songs of all types
Udit Narayan is one such singer who has performed all types
of songs with the same diligence and perfections. He doesn’t demonstrate his
classical mettle by humming sargam every now and then, but then when he sings
most difficult songs with commendable ease, he proves how knowledgeable he is.
of songs with the same diligence and perfections. He doesn’t demonstrate his
classical mettle by humming sargam every now and then, but then when he sings
most difficult songs with commendable ease, he proves how knowledgeable he is.
He has sung funky songs for Govinda, Gazal for Dev Anand,
sad songs for Amitabh Bachchan, and numerous romantic songs for Salmaan Khan,
Shah Rukh Kham Akshaye Kumar, Anil Kapoor, and many more.
sad songs for Amitabh Bachchan, and numerous romantic songs for Salmaan Khan,
Shah Rukh Kham Akshaye Kumar, Anil Kapoor, and many more.
Ability to bring innovative freshness in songs
His voice texture is so soft and fun filled that he can modulate
his voice anytime. To sing a line that demonstrates the closeness or cozy
nature of the actors, Udit will drop his voice to a softer level and you will
feel as if the singer is enjoying the scene himself. When it comes to singing
high raised pitches, his voice does not break, he can raise it to any level and
still sound sweet and in control.
his voice anytime. To sing a line that demonstrates the closeness or cozy
nature of the actors, Udit will drop his voice to a softer level and you will
feel as if the singer is enjoying the scene himself. When it comes to singing
high raised pitches, his voice does not break, he can raise it to any level and
still sound sweet and in control.
The ability to pair up with any singer
From Lata Mangeshkar to Shreya Ghoshal, from Mohammed Rafi
to Mika Singh, Udit Narayan has paired up beautifully for any type of song. His
ability to meet the voice level of his Co-singer is truly amazing and he makes
it look so easy that the listener feels that the two singers are complementing
each other and have been singing for years together.
to Mika Singh, Udit Narayan has paired up beautifully for any type of song. His
ability to meet the voice level of his Co-singer is truly amazing and he makes
it look so easy that the listener feels that the two singers are complementing
each other and have been singing for years together.
Nice pleasing personality
Udit Narayan has a charming personality that reflects his
down to earth approach. Although external behavior has nothing to do with the performance
behind the mic, still the people who love a singer would like to see their icon
humble and pleasing. He never is seen showing off his reputation and position.
He keeps the public above his head and shows full respect.
down to earth approach. Although external behavior has nothing to do with the performance
behind the mic, still the people who love a singer would like to see their icon
humble and pleasing. He never is seen showing off his reputation and position.
He keeps the public above his head and shows full respect.
Ability to deliver hit after hit
Udit Narayan is not just a talented artist, but he also is widely
popular. He reminds people of the amazing legendary singer of the Golden era of
Bollywood. His originality is amazing and the power he produces in his songs
makes the actor on screen look more muscular. His softness creates a sense of
romance and his ability to modify voice makes him a complete singer who can
carry an album on his shoulders.
popular. He reminds people of the amazing legendary singer of the Golden era of
Bollywood. His originality is amazing and the power he produces in his songs
makes the actor on screen look more muscular. His softness creates a sense of
romance and his ability to modify voice makes him a complete singer who can
carry an album on his shoulders.
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Yes. I fully agree with you. There are so many playback singers who can carry feelings like sad,cry, anger and laughter in their songs. But only two singers in thr world who can smile through thier songs. Md.Rafi amd Udit.
Udit voice is unique sweet and most youthfu. It is original as we can find no difference in his voice while speaking and singing
Agreed, his voice still feels so fresh. I listened to Jugrafiya song of 2019 & was thinking that his voice still has subtlety & hasn't turned grosser over the years which is rare. He might be old which takes toll on breath control but his voice is still the best.
Today, Arijeet is the best singer sir. But I cannot avoid the power Udit Narayan’s versatile singing creates.