Famous Bollywood singer Udit Narayan mesmerised a 3,000-strong crowd at his concert at Mega Star Arena KL recently.
An award-winning performer of more than 25,000 songs in various Indian languages, Udit was the playback singer for Shah Rukh Khan (SRK), Aamir Khan, Salman Khan and Hrithik Roshan in the 1990s and 2000s.
The Dec 28, 2024 concert began at 7.30pm with local singers such as Kilafairy and Syamel performing Udit’s songs before he took the stage at close to 9pm to the audience’s delight.
The singer arrived on stage in style via a platform raised from below, appearing in a shiny gold blazer and maroon outfit amid a colourful light show.
Despite his grand entry, Udit’s opening song Papa Kehte Hain – from Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, which starred Aamir Khan – regrettably did not meet the crowd’s high energy.
His choice of a slow song – one not very well known in Malaysia (though it made him famous in India) – was a bit of a letdown, considering he could have picked any dance track from SRK’s movies.
However, he quickly captured the hearts of the audience with his next song, the fast-paced Rukh Jaa Dil Deewane from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, which made up for the slow opening number.
Then, the singer crooned romantic ballads like Pehla Nasha, receiving thunderous applause. His soulful voice and impeccable delivery were absolute treats for fans.
