Aditya Narayan

Aditya Narayan Jha (born 6 August 1987) is an Indian playback singer, actor and television host. The son of veteran playback singer Udit Narayan, Aditya began his career as a child singer and actor and later established himself as a popular host of music reality shows including Sa Re Ga Ma Pa and Indian Idol. He has worked as a playback singer for films, released independent singles, acted in feature films and appeared on several reality programmes.

Aditya Narayan
Born	6 August 1987 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality	Indian
Education	Mitthibai College, Mumbai; Diploma in English Contemporary Music (Tech Music Schools, London)
Occupation	Playback singer, Actor, Television host
Years active	1992–present
Known for	Hosting Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, Indian Idol; playback songs; child artist roles
Spouse	Shweta Agarwal (m. 2020)
Parents	Udit Narayan (father) Deepa Narayan Jha (mother)

Early life and education

Aditya Narayan Jha was born on 6 August 1987 in Mumbai to singer Udit Narayan and Deepa Narayan Jha. Growing up in a musical family, he performed publicly from a young age. He attended school in Mumbai and later studied at Mitthibai College. In 2006 he completed a diploma in English contemporary music from Tech Music Schools, London, furthering his musical training.

Career

Child artist and early playback (1992–2006)

Aditya’s first recorded playback assignment was for the Nepali film Mohini (1992). As a child performer he sang extensively and released the album Aditya (Polygram). His child-artist playback for films such as Rangeela (song: "Rangeela Re") and the hit Chhota Baccha Jaan Ke from Masoom (1996) brought him early recognition and awards.

He made early on-screen appearances as a child actor in films including Rangeela (1995), Pardes (1997) and Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998).

Transition to adult roles, music and hosting (2006–2015)

After completing musical studies in London, Aditya returned to India and moved into television hosting and adult playback singing. He hosted Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007 and went on international concert tours with his father. He also sang playback for films and composed tracks — notably contributing songs to Shaapit (2010) in which he also played the lead role, and later lending vocals to Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013) including Tattad Tattad (recorded as a vocalist).

Television prominence and independent music (2015–present)

Aditya became a familiar TV face hosting multiple seasons of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, Indian Idol and other reality formats. He also released independent singles (for example Tu Hi Pyar Hai, Lillah, Kyun) and formed a band, The A Team. In addition to hosting, he appeared on reality shows such as Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9 (2019; first runner-up) and Rise and Fall (2025).

He has continued to sing for films and release independent music, while balancing hosting assignments and occasional acting appearances.

Filmography

Films

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1995	Rangeela	Himself	Child actor (special appearance)
1997	Pardes	Potla	Child role
1998	Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai	Kabir Dhanrajgir	Child actor; Zee Cine nomination
2010	Shaapit	Aman Bhargav	Lead role; also composed/sang for the film
2018	22 Days	Himself	Special appearance (song)

Television

Year	Title	Role
2007	Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge	Host
2008	Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs	Host
2009	Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge	Host
2011	X Factor India	Host
2015	Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs	Host
2016	Sa Re Ga Ma Pa	Host
2017	Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs	Host
2018	Entertainment Ki Raat	Host
2019	Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9	Contestant (1st Runner-up)
2019	Rising Star 3	Host
2019	Indian Idol 11	Host
2020–2021	Indian Idol 12	Host
2021	Sa Re Ga Ma Pa: Sapnon Ki Shuruwaat	Host
2022	Superstar Singer 2	Host
2023	Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2023	Host
2024	Pandya Store	Himself (Special appearance)
2024–2025	Indian Idol 15	Host
2025	Rise and Fall	Contestant

Discography

Selected playback singing (films)

• 1992 – Mohini (Nepali) – "Yo Gaun Ko Thito Ma"
• 1995 – Rangeela – "Rangeela Re" (with Asha Bhosle)
• 1996 – Masoom – "Chhota Baccha Jaan Ke"
• 2010 – Shaapit – "Shaapit Hua" (composer & singer)
• 2013 – Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela – "Tattad Tattad", "Ishqyaun Dhishqyaun" (recorded vocals)
• 2020 – Dil Bechara – "Mera Naam Kizzie"

Selected independent singles

• 2014 – "Tu Hi Pyar Hai" (with Gabriella Demetriades)
• 2019 – "Lillah"
• 2020 – "Kyun"
• 2020 – "Main Dooba Rahoon"
• 2020 – "Tere Bagair"

Achievements and recognition

• Screen Award — Special Jury (as child singer; Masoom, 1997).
• Zee Cine Awards — Best Supporting Actor nomination (for Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai, 1999).
• Indian Television Academy Awards — Glamour Face of the Year – Male (Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007).
• Noted as a successful television host with multiple seasons of top music shows.
• Runner-up on Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9 (2019).

Personal life

Aditya Narayan married actress and model Shweta Agarwal in 2020. He is the son of noted playback singer Udit Narayan. He continues to split his time between singing, television hosting, live performances and independent music projects.

External links

• IMDb
• Instagram – Aditya Narayan