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Born
Aditya Narayan Jha

(1987-08-06) 6 August 1987 (age 37)
Nationality Indian
Alma mater SIES College of Arts, Science, and Commerce
Occupation
  • Singer
  • television presenter
  • actor
Years active 1992–present
Known for Indian Idol
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9
Spouse(s)
Shweta Agarwal
(m. 2020)
Children 1
Parent(s)
Musical career
Genres
  • Filmi
  • Bhangra
  • Classical

Aditya Narayan Jha, born on August 6, 1987, is a talented Indian singer, TV host, and actor. He is the son of famous singer Udit Narayan. Aditya is well-known for hosting the popular music show Indian Idol. He also participated in the exciting reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9.

About Aditya's Life

Aditya Narayan was born to singer Udit Narayan and Deepa Narayan. In November 2020, he shared that he would marry Shweta Agarwal. They got married on December 1, 2020. It was a small ceremony held in Mumbai. In March 2022, they welcomed their first child, a baby girl.

Aditya's Career Journey

Aditya's first song was for a Nepalese film called Mohini in 1992. He then sang for the Hindi film Rangeela with Asha Bhosle. In 1995, he sang with his father, Udit Narayan, for the film Akele Hum Akele Tum.

His acting career started when he was a child. Director Subhash Ghai saw him perform at an awards show in 1995. Ghai then cast him in his film Pardes. This movie starred Shah Rukh Khan and Mahima Chaudhary. Aditya's second film was Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai. He acted alongside Salman Khan and Twinkle Khanna. His role in this film earned him a nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

As a child artist, Aditya sang over 100 songs. He also released his own album called Aditya. His most famous song from that time was "Chhota Baccha Jaan Ke". This song was from the 1996 film Masoom. It won him his first big award for Best Child Singer in 1997.

In 2006, Aditya studied English contemporary music in London. When he returned to India, he auditioned for Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007. He became the host of this popular music show. In 2008, he went on a concert tour with his father in North America.

In 2009, Aditya signed his first film as a main actor. The movie was called Shaapit and was released in 2010. He sang four songs for the film. He also wrote and composed the title song, Shaapit Hua.

Aditya continued to be a TV host. He hosted Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2009. In 2011, he hosted the reality show X Factor on Sony Entertainment Television.

In 2012, Aditya worked as an assistant director for the film Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela. He also sang two songs for the movie: "Tattad Tattad" and "Ishqaun Dhishqyaun".

In 2014, he released his first independent song, "Tu Hi Pyar Hai". He also started his own band called The A Team. In 2015, Aditya hosted another successful season of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs.

He released his second Hindi song, "Tera Ishq Jee Paaun," on his birthday. His first big hit single was "Zindagi," released in December.

In 2016, Aditya returned as the host for SaReGaMaPa. The show's grand finale broke records for viewership. Aditya also released his fourth single, "Mohabbat," which he composed and wrote. Later, he released "Behka Behka," a music video shot entirely in reverse. His band, Aditya Narayan & The A Team, was featured in it. In December, he released his sixth single, "Yaara."

In 2017, Aditya hosted the sixth season of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs. He also appeared on Entertainment Ki Raat. In 2018, he hosted another season of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa.

In 2019, Aditya took part in Khatron Ke Khiladi 9. He finished as the runner-up in this stunt-based show. In March 2019, he began hosting Rising Star 3. He also made guest appearances in Khatra Khatra Khatra. In October, he released a new song called "Lillah" on his YouTube channel.

In 2020, Aditya was featured in the song "Goa Beach" by Tony Kakkar and Neha Kakkar. He also sang "Main Dooba Rahoon" and released his independent song "Kyun." Aditya was also the lead character and associate director for his father Udit Narayan's song "Tere Bagair."

Aditya's TV Shows and Movies

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2007 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge Host
2008 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs
2009 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge
2011 X Factor India
2015 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs
2016 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa
2017 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs
2018 Entertainment Ki Raat
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa
2019 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9 Contestant 1st Runner Up
Khatra Khatra Khatra Guest Recurring
Rising Star 3 Host
Kitchen Champion
Indian Idol 11
The Kapil Sharma Show Guest appearance
Bigg Boss 13
2020 India's Best Dancer
The Kapil Sharma Show
2020–2021 Indian Idol 12 Host
2021 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa :Sapnon Ki Shuruwaat
Zee Comedy Show Comedian
2022 Superstar Singer 2 Host
2023 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2023
2024 Pandya Store Himself Special appearance
2024–present Indian Idol 15 Host

Films

Year Title Role Note(s)
1995 Rangeela Himself 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

Year Title Singer(s)
2020 "Tere Bagair" Udit Narayan
"Goa Beach" Tony Kakkar and Neha Kakkar

Aditya's Music

As a Playback Singer

Year Film Song(s) Music Director Notes
1992 Mohani "Yo Gaun Ko Thito Ma" Sambhujeet Baskota Nepalese Film
1995 Rangeela "Rangeela Re" A. R. Rahman
Akele Hum Akele Tum "Akele Hum Akele Tum" Anu Malik
1996 Diljale "Mera Mulk, Mera Desh"
Shastra "Ladki Deewani Ladka Deewana" Aadesh Shrivastava
Masoom "Chota Bachcha Jaan Ke" Anand Raaj Anand
1997 Bhai "Katti Batti"
"Khul Gaya Naseeb"
Anand Milind
Ghoonghat "Chim Chimni"
"Hotel Mobile"
Anand Raaj Anand
Pardes "I Love My India" Nadeem-Shravan
1998 Pardesi Babu "Hai Nazuk Nazuk Halki" Anand Raj Anand
Chachi 420 "Chupdi Chachi" Vishal Bhardwaj
Aakrosh: Cyclone of Anger "Picnic Mein Ho Gaya" Anand Raaj Anand
2001: Do Hazaar Ek "Rappa Rappa Rum Pum"
1999 Taal "Kahin Aag Lage" A. R. Rahman
Biwi No.1 "Mujhe Maaf Karna" Anu Malik
2000 Papa The Great "Papa The Great" Nikhil-Vinay
Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya "Sun Lo Re Bandhu" Jatin–Lalit
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
2022 Himesh Ke Dil Se "Duaa Mein Yaad Rakhna" Himesh Reshammiya Music Album
"Teri Dillaggi Mein"
2022 Shamshera "Ji Huzoor" Mithoon
2023 Gadar 2 "Main Nikla Gaddi"

As a Music Director

Year Film Song(s)
2010 Shaapit "Shaapit Hua Kya Kya Hota Hain"

Independent Songs

Year Song(s)
2019 Lillah
2020 Kyun
Main Dooba Rahoon

Awards and Recognitions

  • 1997 – Screen Awards - Won a Special Jury Award for his song "Chhota Baccha Jaan Ke" from Masoom.
  • 1999 – Zee Cine Awards - Nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai.
  • 2007 – Indian Television Academy Awards – Won Glamour Face Of The Year – Male for hosting Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007.
  • 2011 – Ghanta Awards - Won Worst Breakthrough for Shaapit.
  • 2014 – Producers Guild Film Awards - Nominated for Best Male Playback Singer for "Tattad Tattad" & "Ishqyaun Dhishqyuan" from Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela.

See also

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