| Narendra, from the village of Koilakh in Bihar's Madhubani, has been passionate about acting since childhood due to the village's theatrical heritage since 1923. |
| His father and brother were involved in village theatre activities. |
| Despite his father's wish for him to pursue a career as an IAS officer, Narendra followed his passion for acting and enrolled in a diploma course at Shri Ram Centre. |
| After moving to Mumbai, he kick-started his career by appearing in numerous ad films and over 150 projects. |
| In 1996, he emerged victorious in the 'Star Track' competition organized by ABCL (Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited). |
| Narendra became well-known for his portrayal of Dr. Hilal Meer in the film 'Haider' (2014) among his various film and TV roles, leading to more significant projects. |
| His voice bears a strong resemblance to that of actor Parikshat Sahni. |
| Pankaja Thakur, his wife, formerly held the position of CEO at CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification). |
| He shared a close friendship with Ravi Khemmu, the father of actor Kunal Khemmu and a director. |
| On 25th January 2017, he played substantial roles in the simultaneous releases of Shah Rukh Khan's 'Raees' and Hrithik Roshan's 'Kaabil.' |
