All the people of the 90s have relished it. Be it during a period of heartbreak or during those blissful moments of blooming love, Udit Narayan’s mellifluous voice made us believe in the existence of true love. The truth in his voice, reflected in the songs sung, by him is no longer found anymore. Udit Narayan has been that one talent of Bollywood who can never be replaced.
He has sung more than 25000 songs in 34 different languages. His duets with Alka Yagnik will always be evergreen. This veteran singer turned 63 today and though it has been a while since we have heard him as a playback singer, there are some immensely talented singers who have kept the melodies of this soulful singer alive. Some of the most popular covers of Udit Narayan include:
Pehla Nasha By Sanam Puri – The Evergreen Romantic Number
No matter how old we become, this is a song that can still make us connect to it at a different level. Generations after generations have had this track in their playlist to manifest the feelings of first love and this song never gets old. Sanam Puri is by now already a sensation for his lovely voice and he has been successful in keeping the exact verve of the song intact through this cover.
Pardesi Pardesi By Rahul Jain – Reliving The Good Old 90s
Pardesi Pardesi continues to be one of the greatest classic songs of Indian cinema from the movie Raja Hindustani. The song brought to us the on screen romance of Aamir Khan and Karisma Kapoor. While we haven’t forgotten the magic created by Udit Narayan, Rahul Jain’s beautiful cover of the song brought back many buried memories and his profound voice expresses the deepest of the emotions.
Ae Mere Humsafar By Suyyash Rai – The One That Will Last An Eternity
Ae Mere Humsafar is not just a few words woven into a song, it is an emotion. It reminds us of the undying love between Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla from Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, and this beautiful rendition by Udit Narayan and Alka Yagnik was given new life by Suyyash Rai. This cover has a twist in it as it begins with a message from the singer to his beloved and is almost as euphonious as the original track.
Hare Hare Hare By Sachin Mourya – The Heartbreaking Tale Of Love
None of us have forgotten this track from the movie Josh, and till date, it continues to touch those soft spots of our heart. Udit Narayan and Alka Yagnik gave birth to this song of heartbreak, and Sachin Mourya brought it back to us after ages. The beautiful tune of the piano and the voice of Sachin oozing out the agony in the song will make you think of the love that could have been, but sadly is not.
Udd Ja Kaale Kanwan By Vicky Singh – Heart-touching As Always
Even after seventeen years of its release, this song from the movie, Gadar – Ek Prem Katha, is as fresh as new. Udit Narayan indeed did his best in this song. We have not forgotten his silvery voice, and the cover of this song by Vicky Singh can be called as harmonious as the original track.
However popular or nice may a remake of his songs be, Udit Narayan’s talent can never be ousted. Here’s wishing Udit Narayan a very happy 63rd birthday.
