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I'm not basking in my dad's glory'
Aditya Narayan, singer Udit Narayan's 19-year-old son, may not be on a song yet, but he's working towards it.
ARUNIMA SRIVASTAVA
He made his debut as a child singer in Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995), where he sang a duet with his dad Udit Narayan. He has also acted as a child artiste in movies like Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai and Pardes. But that was then. Aditya Narayan, now 19, is back as an anchor of a talent hunt show with renewed confidence or should we say attitude?
We begin by asking him why he chose an anchor's role to make a comeback? "See, it's a music-based show, and I love music. Plus, here I'm singing, dancing and performing all the time, which I thought was a good deal and a perfect combo of singing and acting. So, when I got the offer, I quickly said yes." Continuing in the same breath, he adds, "Moreover, before me, Shaan bhaiya and Sonu (Nigaam) bhaiya have played anchors on this show and are still remembered. And I see this as a challenge. I really wish to anchor the show well so that when people refer to it, our names are taken in the same breath."
And how does being a celeb's son help him in Bollywood? "I agree that success comes a little early if you are a celeb's son, for you are already known. But ultimately it is your talent that sustains you. And after my first movie, I did get offers for other movies, which came to me because of my talent. So, I have not been basking in my dad's glory."
Okay. So, having done both – singing and acting – which one does he find more appealing? "Oh, there's nothing that I don't want to try. However, music remains my first love. My mom tells me that when I was just two and couldn't even speak properly, I used to try singing! So, there's no way I'd give up singing. But I've kept all options of acting open." And which actor does he wish to lend his voice to? "Aditya Narayan, of course!" Any actress he would like to work with? "Kangana Ranaut or Jiah Khan. They are closer to my age."
Having trained in 'Contemporary English Music' in London, Aditya has plans "to make my own English album one day. And that's precisely why I pursued English music despite having trained in Indian classical music."
But doesn't he feel that Indian music is gradually losing its essence with fast tracks and Hinglish lyrics being churned out everyday? "Not at all. This is the kind of music that is selling these days. People have different tastes. Now obviously, people of my age can't be expected to listen to the likes of Kumar Sanu. Even earlier, songs like Bappi Da's I'm A Disco Dancer and numbers like Yamma Yamma were hits. Then what changing tastes are we talking about? And anyway, Bollywood has never been tagged as 'melodious', so any music that sells, is good."
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