Happy Birthday Udit Narayan! Fans worldwide celebrate his musical legacy, wishing him health, happiness, and many more milestones

Image credit : Udit Narayan / Instagram Happy Birthday, Udit Narayan! Fans worldwide celebrate his musical legacy, wishing him health, happiness, and many more milestones.

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