Aditya Narayan

{{Short description|Indian actor, host and singer}}

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| nationality = Indian

| alma_mater = SIES College of Arts, Science, and Commerce

| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|television presenter|actor}}

| years_active = 1992–present

| spouse = {{marriage|Shweta Agarwal|1 December 2020}}

| father = Udit Narayan

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| children = 1

| known_for = Indian Idol
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9

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Aditya Narayan Jha (born 6 August 1987){{cite news |url=https://www.newsnation.in/photos/entertainment/aditya-narayan-32nd-birthday-special-interesting-facts-about-the-singer-4-2901/slide1 |title=Aditya Narayan 32nd birthday special Interesting facts about the singer- News Nation |work=newsnation.in |access-date=3 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190419162613/https://www.newsnation.in/photos/entertainment/aditya-narayan-32nd-birthday-special-interesting-facts-about-the-singer-4-2901/slide1 |archive-date=19 April 2019 |url-status=live}} is an Indian singer, host and actor. He is the son of singer Udit Narayan. He is known for hosting Indian Idol and participating in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9.

Personal life

Narayan was born to singer Udit Narayan and Deepa Narayan.{{cite news |title=Indian Idol's Neha Kakkar and Aditya to get married on Valentine's Day? She calls his mother 'Sasu maa'; watch hilarious video |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/indian-idols-neha-kakkar-and-aditya-to-get-married-on-valentines-day-she-calls-his-mother-sasu-maa-watch-hilarious-video/articleshow/73232215.cms |access-date=6 November 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=14 January 2020 |archive-date=19 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919070742/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/indian-idols-neha-kakkar-and-aditya-to-get-married-on-valentines-day-she-calls-his-mother-sasu-maa-watch-hilarious-video/articleshow/73232215.cms |url-status=live }} In November 2020, he announced his marriage with Shweta Agarwal to be held in December the same year.{{cite news |last1=Trivedi |first1=Tanvi |title=Exclusive: Aditya Narayan: I plan to get married to Shweta Agarwal by the end of this year |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-aditya-narayan-i-plan-to-get-married-to-shweta-agarwal-by-the-end-of-this-year/articleshow/78607354.cms |access-date=6 November 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=12 October 2020 |language=en |archive-date=13 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013110502/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-aditya-narayan-i-plan-to-get-married-to-shweta-agarwal-by-the-end-of-this-year/articleshow/78607354.cms |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Aditya Narayan on Instagram: "We are getting married! ❤️ I am the luckiest man alive to have found Shweta, my soulmate, 11 years ago & we are finally tying the knot in…" |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CHII-s_DRYU/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/CHII-s_DRYU |archive-date=26 December 2021 |url-access=registration |website=Instagram |access-date=6 November 2020 |language=en}}{{cbignore}} They married on 1 December 2020, in a close-knit ceremony in Mumbai attended by a small number of people.{{cite news |title=Aditya Narayan marries Shweta Agarwal LIVE UPDATES |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/aditya-narayan-and-shweta-aggarwal-get-married-today-live-updates-7074795/ |access-date=1 December 2020 |work=The Indian Express |date=1 December 2020 |language=en |archive-date=1 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201052424/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/aditya-narayan-and-shweta-aggarwal-get-married-today-live-updates-7074795/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |title=Inside Aditya Narayan-Shweta Agarwal's wedding: First pics from ceremony are here, Udit Narayan dances in the baraat. See here |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/aditya-narayan-wedding-bride-shweta-agarwal-and-groom-twin-in-ivory-udit-narayan-dances-in-the-baraat-see-pics-and-video/story-eBYEBvxeMrOOQ0nEPYVdoI.html |access-date=1 December 2020 |work=Hindustan Times |date=1 December 2020 |language=en |archive-date=1 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201114439/https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/aditya-narayan-wedding-bride-shweta-agarwal-and-groom-twin-in-ivory-udit-narayan-dances-in-the-baraat-see-pics-and-video/story-eBYEBvxeMrOOQ0nEPYVdoI.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |title=Aditya Narayan Marries Shweta Agarwal. See Pics From The Wedding |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/aditya-narayan-marries-shweta-agarwal-see-pics-from-the-wedding-2332757 |date=1 December 2020 |first=Pranita |last=Chaubey |access-date=2 December 2020 |work=NDTV.com |archive-date=25 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725075357/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/aditya-narayan-marries-shweta-agarwal-see-pics-from-the-wedding-2332757 |url-status=live }} They had a child, a girl, in March 2022.{{cite news |last1=PTI |title=Aditya Narayan, Shweta Agarwal welcome baby girl |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/aditya-narayan-shweta-agarwal-welcome-baby-girl-375042 |access-date=5 March 2022 |work=Tribune |date=4 March 2022 |language=en |archive-date=5 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220305175101/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/aditya-narayan-shweta-agarwal-welcome-baby-girl-375042 |url-status=live }}

Career

Narayan's first playback song was for the Nepalese film Mohini in 1992{{cite news |url=https://www.newsnation.in/photos/entertainment/aditya-narayan-32nd-birthday-special-interesting-facts-about-the-singer-2-2901/slide1 |title=Aditya Narayan 32nd birthday special Interesting facts about the singer- News Nation |website=newsnation.in |access-date=3 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190419162233/https://www.newsnation.in/photos/entertainment/aditya-narayan-32nd-birthday-special-interesting-facts-about-the-singer-2-2901/slide1 |archive-date=19 April 2019 |url-status=live}} and then a Hindi film Rangeela with Asha Bhosle.{{cite web |url=http://businessofcinema.com/music/universal-music-signs-aditya-narayan-to-launch-debut-album |title=Universal Music signs Aditya Narayan; to launch debut album |date=13 January 2009 |access-date=9 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160601060345/http://businessofcinema.com/music/universal-music-signs-aditya-narayan-to-launch-debut-album |archive-date=1 June 2016 |url-status=live}} Later in 1995 he performed a song for 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. Narayan 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 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, Goliyon Ki Raasleela 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".{{citation needed|date=March 2015}}

In 2014 he released his first independent single "Tu Hi Pyar Hai" with Gabriella Demetriades.{{cite web |url=http://www.adityanarayan.com/timeline/ |title=Adita Narayan Timeline |website=aditanarayan.com |access-date=29 January 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150209191400/http://www.adityanarayan.com/timeline/ |archive-date=9 February 2015}} He created a band called The A Team in June 2014.{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04bf6cl |title=Aditya Narayan, Gagan Grewal - BBC Asian Network |access-date=9 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180619074356/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04bf6cl |archive-date=19 June 2018 |url-status=live}}

In 2015, Narayan hosted yet another successful season of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs.{{cite news |url=http://www.zeetv.com/shows/sa-re-ga-ma-pa-lil-champ |title=OZEE Watch Movies, Shows, Music and Gossip videos Online |access-date=9 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150726234013/http://www.zeetv.com/shows/sa-re-ga-ma-pa-lil-champ |archive-date=26 July 2015 |url-status=live}}

Narayan released his second Hindi single on his birthday, 6 August titled "Tera Ishq Jee Paaun", starring Yoshika Verma, composed by Arijit Chakraborty and written by Manoj Yadav under the music label T-Series.

Narayan's first commercially successful single was released in December. Titled "Zindagi", the video starred Evgeniia Belousova and had music composed by Harshit Chauhan and written by Prashant Ingole under the music label T-Series.

In 2016, Narayan was back as host for SaReGaMaPa. The grand finale garnered record breaking TRP's and Narayan beat his own record of the most watched Grand Finale back when he was hosting Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2009.

In March, Narayan released his fourth single titled "Mohabbat", composed and written by himself under the music label T-Series. It was the first music video to not to feature him in it and also the first single to be composed and written by Narayan. Both the song and music video under performed.

In August, Narayan released his fifth single titled "Behka Behka", composed and written by himself under the music label T-Series. It was the first music video in India to be shot entirely in reverse and flipped backwards and also the first music video to feature his band, Aditya Narayan & The A Team.

In December, Narayan released his sixth single titled "Yaara", starring Evgeniia Belousova, composed by Aditya Narayan and written by Prashant Ingole under the music label T-Series.

In 2017, Narayan hosted the sixth season of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs on Zee TV. He also took part in Entertainment Ki Raat on Colors TV.

In 2018, Narayan yet again hosted another successful season of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa on Zee TV.

In 2019, he participated in the ninth season of Colors TV popular stunt-based reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi where he ended as the runner-up losing to Punit Pathak. In March 2019, he started hosting the third season of singing reality show Rising Star. In April and May, he has many episodic appearances in Khatra Khatra Khatra. On 2 October, he released another single named "Lillah" on his YouTube channel. A music video was released on 7 October, featuring himself and Sushrii Shreya Mishraa.

In February 2020, Narayan featured in Tony Kakkar and Neha Kakkar's song "Goa Beach".{{cite news |title=Neha Kakkar, Aditya Narayan fly to Goa, he says they 'had a blast'. See pic |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/music/neha-kakkar-aditya-narayan-fly-to-goa-he-says-they-had-a-blast-see-pic/story-4mVwlbKpLbC5w65w3v6mzO.html |access-date=15 November 2020 |work=Hindustan Times |date=2 February 2020 |language=en |archive-date=29 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129144636/https://www.hindustantimes.com/music/neha-kakkar-aditya-narayan-fly-to-goa-he-says-they-had-a-blast-see-pic/story-4mVwlbKpLbC5w65w3v6mzO.html |url-status=live }} In April, Narayan sang "Main Dooba Rahoon".{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/aditya-narayan-main-dooba-rahoon-music-video-is-a-six-year-old-dream/article31373131.ece |title=Aditya Narayan: 'Main dooba rahoon' music video is a six-year-old dream |date=18 April 2020 |work=The Hindu |access-date=19 April 2020 |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=20 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200420013440/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/aditya-narayan-main-dooba-rahoon-music-video-is-a-six-year-old-dream/article31373131.ece |url-status=live }} In August, Narayan releases another independent single titled "Kyun".{{cite web |title=Aditya Narayan - Kyun? {{!}} Official Lyric Video {{!}} Akash Sawant {{!}} Tushar Kama |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6s-XewPZUY |via=YouTube |access-date=15 November 2020}} In September, Aditya Narayan was featured as the lead character as well as the associate director and producer of the Udit Narayan's solo single titled "Tere Bagair".{{Citation needed|date=November 2021}}

Filmography

=Television=

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! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Year

! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Title

! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Role

! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Notes

2007Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challengerowspan="9"| Host
2008Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs
2009Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge
2011X Factor India
2015Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs
2016Sa Re Ga Ma Pa
2017Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs
rowspan="2" | 2018Entertainment Ki Raat
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa
rowspan="7" | 2019Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9Contestant1st Runner Up
Khatra Khatra KhatraGuestRecurring
Rising Star 3rowspan="3"|Host
Kitchen Champion
Indian Idol 11
The Kapil Sharma Showrowspan="4"| Guest appearance
Bigg Boss 13
rowspan="2" | 2020India's Best Dancer
The Kapil Sharma Show
2020–2021Indian Idol 12rowspan="2"|Host
rowspan="2" |2021

|Sa Re Ga Ma Pa :Sapnon Ki Shuruwaat

|{{Cite web |title=Let's welcome the extremely talented and handsome #AdityaNarayan as the official host of #SRGMP2021. |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CSWEt07rUKQ/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/CSWEt07rUKQ |archive-date=26 December 2021 |url-access=registration |url-status=live |access-date=15 August 2021 |website=instagram.com}}{{cbignore}}

Zee Comedy Show

|Comedian

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2022

|Superstar Singer 2

|rowspan="2"|Host

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2023

|Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2023

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2024

|Pandya Store

|Himself

|Special appearance{{Cite web |title=Aditya Narayan describes his cameo in Pandya Store as 'magical' after he shares stage with the cast |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/features/aditya-narayan-describes-cameo-star-plus-pandya-store-magical-shares-stage-cast/ |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=29 January 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024 |archive-date=29 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240129165244/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/features/aditya-narayan-describes-cameo-star-plus-pandya-store-magical-shares-stage-cast/ |url-status=live }}

2024–present

|Indian Idol 15

|Host

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=Films=

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! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Year

! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Title

! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Role

! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Note(s)

1995

| Rangeela

| Himself

| rowspan="3"| Child actor

1997

| Pardes

| Potla

1998

| Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai

| Kabir Dhanrajgir

2010

| Shaapit

| Aman Bhargav

| Debut film

2018

| 22 days

| Himself

| Special appearance in the song "Black Magic"

=Music videos=

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! style=" | Year

! style=" | Title

! style=" | Singer(s)

rowspan="2" | 2020

| "Tere Bagair"

| Udit Narayan

"Goa Beach"

| Tony Kakkar and Neha Kakkar

Discography

=As a playback singer=

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! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Year

! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Film

! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Song(s)

! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Music Director

! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Notes

1992

| Mohani

| "Yo Gaun Ko Thito Ma"

| Sambhujeet Baskota

|Nepalese Film

rowspan="2" |1995

|Rangeela

|"Rangeela Re"

|A. R. Rahman

|

Akele Hum Akele Tum

|"Akele Hum Akele Tum"

| rowspan="2" |Anu Malik

|

rowspan="3" |1996

|Diljale

|"Mera Mulk, Mera Desh"

|

Shastra

|"Ladki Deewani Ladka Deewana"

|Aadesh Shrivastava

|

Masoom

|"Chota Bachcha Jaan Ke"

|Anand Raaj Anand

|

rowspan="3" |1997

|Bhai

|"Katti Batti"
"Khul Gaya Naseeb"

|Anand Milind

|

Ghoonghat

|"Chim Chimni"
"Hotel Mobile"

|Anand Raaj Anand

|

Pardes

|"I Love My India"

|Nadeem-Shravan

|

rowspan="4" |1998

|Pardesi Babu

|"Hai Nazuk Nazuk Halki"

|Anand Raj Anand

|

Chachi 420

|"Chupdi Chachi"

|Vishal Bhardwaj

|

Aakrosh: Cyclone of Anger

|"Picnic Mein Ho Gaya"

| rowspan="2" |Anand Raaj Anand

|

2001: Do Hazaar Ek

|"Rappa Rappa Rum Pum"

|

rowspan="2" |1999

|Taal

|"Kahin Aag Lage"

|A. R. Rahman

|

Biwi No.1

|"Mujhe Maaf Karna"

|Anu Malik

|

rowspan="2" |2000

|Papa The Great

|"Papa The Great"

|Nikhil-Vinay

|

Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya

|"Sun Lo Re Bandhu"

|Jatin–Lalit

|

rowspan="2" | 2001

| Aaghat

| "Tumi Amar Ke"

|

|Bengali Film

Aashirbad

|"Pani Ghatta"

|

|Nepali Film

2009

| Chal Chalein

| "Chal Chal Chal Ke"
"Batladein Koi"

| Ilaiyaraaja

|

2010

| Shaapit

| "Kabhi Na Kabhi To Miloge - Rock"
"Chaahata Dil Tumko"
"Kabhi Na Kabhi To Miloge"
"Shaapit Hua Kya Kya Hota Hai"

| Chirantan Bhatt

|

2013

| Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela

| "Ishqyaun Dhishqyaun"
"Tattad Tattad"

| Sanjay Leela Bhansali

|

2015

| Carry On Maratha

| "Carry on Maratha title track "

| Shail Hada, Pritesh Mehta

| Marathi film

2020

| Dil Bechara

| "Mera Naam Kizzie"

| A.R. Rahman

|

rowspan=2| 2022

| rowspan=2| Himesh Ke Dil Se

| "Duaa Mein Yaad Rakhna"

| rowspan=2| Himesh Reshammiya

| rowspan=2| Music Album

"Teri Dillaggi Mein"
2022

|Shamshera

|"Ji Huzoor"

|rowspan=2|Mithoon

|

2023

| Gadar 2

|"Main Nikla Gaddi"

|

=As a music director=

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! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Year

! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Film

! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Song(s)

2010

| Shaapit

| "Shaapit Hua Kya Kya Hota Hain"

=Independent singles=

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! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Year

! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Song(s)

2019

| Lillah{{cite news |last1=IANS |title=Aditya Narayan launches new single 'Lillah' |url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/aditya-narayan-launches-new-single-lillah-1.66989092 |access-date=16 October 2020 |work=Gulf News |date=8 October 2019 |language=en |archive-date=9 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709221437/https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/aditya-narayan-launches-new-single-lillah-1.66989092 |url-status=live }}

rowspan="2" | 2020

|Kyun{{cite web |title=Aditya Narayan - Kyun? |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6s-XewPZUY |via=YouTube |access-date=16 October 2020 |archive-date=16 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201016231018/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6s-XewPZUY&feature=youtu.be |url-status=live }}

Main Dooba Rahoon{{cite news |title=Aditya Narayan: 'Main dooba rahoon' music video is a six-year-old dream |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/aditya-narayan-main-dooba-rahoon-music-video-is-a-six-year-old-dream/article31373131.ece |access-date=16 October 2020 |work=The Hindu |date=18 April 2020 |language=en-IN |archive-date=5 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200505233744/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/aditya-narayan-main-dooba-rahoon-music-video-is-a-six-year-old-dream/article31373131.ece |url-status=live }}

Controversies

In February 2024, he held a concert where he grabbed a concert-goer's phone and threw it away at a distance.{{Cite news |title=Why did Aditya Narayan throw a concertgoer’s phone in the crowd? Event management responds |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/why-did-aditya-narayan-throw-a-concertgoers-phone-in-the-crowd-event-management-responds-9160384/ |work=The Indian Express |date=14 February 2024 |access-date=17 February 2024 |archive-date=17 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240217081314/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/why-did-aditya-narayan-throw-a-concertgoers-phone-in-the-crowd-event-management-responds-9160384/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |title='File a case against him'; Netizens slam Aditya Narayan as he throws away phone of a fan during concert |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/aditya-narayan-controversy-throwing-fans-phone-during-concert/articleshow/107632342.cms |work=The Times of India |date=12 February 2024 |access-date=17 February 2024 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=15 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240215004601/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/aditya-narayan-controversy-throwing-fans-phone-during-concert/articleshow/107632342.cms |url-status=live }}{{Cite magazine |title=Singer Aditya Narayan hits fan with mike, throws his phone away during concert |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2024/02/12/singer-aditya-narayan-throws-fan-phone-viral-video.html |magazine=Manorama |date=12 February 2024 |access-date=17 February 2024 |archive-date=17 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240217081314/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2024/02/12/singer-aditya-narayan-throws-fan-phone-viral-video.html |url-status=live }} The singer refused to comment, however his management team defended him, claiming that the fan was not even a student and was "dragging Aditya's feet".{{Cite news |title=Aditya Narayan breaks silence on his viral concert video where he threw away fan's phone |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/aditya-narayan-on-his-viral-concert-video-where-he-threw-away-fan-phone-101707912461075.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=14 February 2024 |access-date=17 February 2024 |archive-date=16 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240216223957/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/aditya-narayan-on-his-viral-concert-video-where-he-threw-away-fan-phone-101707912461075.html |url-status=live }} The fan, who was indeed a student, claimed that he was handing out his phone for a selfie, but was hit by the singer with the microphone for no apparent reason and had his phone forcefully taken and thrown away.{{Cite news |last=Narain |first=Yatamanyu |date=16 February 2024 |title=Fan Claims Aditya Narayan Threw His Phone For No Reason: 'He Was Taking Selfies With Everyone So... |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/fan-claims-aditya-narayan-threw-his-phone-for-no-reason-he-was-taking-selfies-with-everyone-so-8781388.html |work=News18 |access-date=17 February 2024 |archive-date=17 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240217014336/https://www.news18.com/movies/fan-claims-aditya-narayan-threw-his-phone-for-no-reason-he-was-taking-selfies-with-everyone-so-8781388.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |title=Aditya Narayan Concert Incident: Student Shares What Happened, Says Singer Threw His Phone For No Reason |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/celebrities/aditya-narayan-concert-incident-student-shares-what-happened-at-the-concert-when-aditya-threw-the-phone-1665045 |work=ABP |date=16 February 2024 |access-date=17 February 2024 |archive-date=17 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240217081316/https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/celebrities/aditya-narayan-concert-incident-student-shares-what-happened-at-the-concert-when-aditya-threw-the-phone-1665045 |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |last=Pait Chowdhury |first=Madhumanti |date=16 February 2024 |title=Aditya Narayan Row: Student Whose Phone Was Thrown Says, "He Hit My Hand With His Mic" |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/aditya-narayan-row-student-whose-phone-was-thrown-says-he-hit-my-hand-with-his-mic-5068925 |work=NDTV |access-date=17 February 2024 |archive-date=17 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240217003600/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/aditya-narayan-row-student-whose-phone-was-thrown-says-he-hit-my-hand-with-his-mic-5068925 |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |title=Aditya Narayan concert row: Student whose phone was thrown says 'he hit my hand' |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/aditya-narayan-concert-row-student-whose-phone-was-thrown-says-he-hit-my-hand-2503148-2024-02-16 |magazine=India Today |date=16 February 2024 |access-date=17 February 2024 |archive-date=17 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240217081314/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/aditya-narayan-concert-row-student-whose-phone-was-thrown-says-he-hit-my-hand-2503148-2024-02-16 |url-status=live }} A viral video from the concert shows Aditya forcefully taking the phone, and striking the hand with microphone on resistance.

Awards and nominations

  • 1997 – Screen Awards - Special Jury Award for his song "Chhota Baccha Jaan Ke" from Masoom{{cite web |author=Suruchi Sharma |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/I-am-still-single-says-Aditya-Narayan/articleshow/5662923.cms |title=I am still single says Aditya Narayan |date=10 March 2010 |access-date=19 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217034946/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-03-10/news-interviews/28119430_1_shaapit-horror-aditya-narayan |archive-date=17 December 2013 |work=The Times of India |url-status=live}}
  • 1999 – Zee Cine Awards - Nominated for the Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Male for Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khan-recalls-wiping-aditya-narayan-s-nose-in-jab-pyaar-kisise-hota-hai-singer-says-bhai-is-still-young-101638007407017.html|title=Salman Khan recalls wiping Aditya Narayan's nose in Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai, singer says 'bhai is still young'|date=27 November 2021|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=25 January 2025|archive-date=18 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318083719/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khan-recalls-wiping-aditya-narayan-s-nose-in-jab-pyaar-kisise-hota-hai-singer-says-bhai-is-still-young-101638007407017.html|url-status=live}}
  • 2007 – Indian Television Academy Awards – Won Glamour Face Of The Year – Male for Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007{{cite web |title=The 7th ITA Awards 2007 |url=https://indiantelevisionacademy.com/the-ita-awards/the-07th-ita-awards-2007/ |work=The Indian Television Academy |access-date=27 June 2024 |archive-date=26 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240626001022/https://indiantelevisionacademy.com/the-ita-awards/the-07th-ita-awards-2007/ |url-status=live }}
  • 2011 – Ghanta Awards - Won Worst Breakthrough for Shaapit{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Aishwarya-wins-Ghanta-Award-2010/articleshow/7450617.cms|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216084609/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-08/news-interviews/28547990_1_movies-bollywood-worst-actor|url-status=live|archive-date=16 February 2013|work=The Times of India|title=Aishwarya wins Ghanta Award 2010}}
  • 2014 – Producers Guild Film Awards - Nominated for the Best Male Playback Singer for "Tattad Tattad" & "Ishqyaun Dhishqyuan" from Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/9th-edition-renault-star-guild-awards-deepika-padukone-amitabh-bachchan-shah-rukh-khan-bollywood-177126-2014-01-15|title=9th Renault Star Guild Awards releases list of nominees|website=India Today}}

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