After rising to fame during his childhood years as a Bollywood playback singer, Narayan pursued a career as a film actor, appearing in Jab Pyaar Kisi Se Hota Hai, Shaapit, and several other movies. Also a television personality, he hosted the 2011 season of The X Factor India. When he was just nine years old, he received a Screen Award in the "Best Child Singer" category for his performance of "Chhota Baccha Jaan Ke" in the 1990s film Masoom.
