Udit was born in Bihar. It is true; like a lot of Madhesis do. But he has so far carried Nepali passport.

I wouldn't trust what Bihari journalists write. It is always hard to trust them. nepali patrakar haru ta jathabhawai lekhchan, why would one believe Bihari patrakars?

He definitely feels a sense of gratitude to India. He studied there, and he earns his bread there. His both wives are from India. He has done a lot for India. He definitely deserves Padamshree or whatever it is their biggest honor. I mean he is doubtless their best playback singer, the way he has been dominating their music scene says it all.

As a Nepali, we can be glad that he excelled in his country of adoption. Furthermore, I have heard he rarely charges money for singing in Nepali movies, and generously helps our musicians. So, let's try to be happy in his happiness. if he wants padamshree, I think we should encourage him to change his passport, and get it. sabai americama baseko nepali le change garna hune, udit le nahune?