Udit Narayan is one of the most celebrated playback singers in the history of Indian cinema. His deep voice has captivated millions of people worldwide during the course of his more than 40-year career. Music lovers adore him because of his flexibility and unique singing style, which can be heard in everything from romantic ballads to upbeat dance numbers. His unmatched contributions to Indian music and Bollywood have made him a legendary figure in the field.
However, his recent video in which he was seen kissing multiple female fans during a live concert has become a hot topic of controversy. As a result of this, he is currently facing the anger of internet users. Now, he has also reacted to the controversy.
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Singer Udit Narayan seen kissing female fans in a viral video
In a recently viral video, when Udit Narayan was performing Tip Tip Barsa Paani, a large number of his female fans gathered close to the stage to take photographs with him. After turning around, one of his female fans gave the singer a cheek kiss. However, things took a sharp turn when the singer kissed her on the lips in return.
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This was startling enough, but then another woman tried to hug and kiss Udit Narayan. But this time, the singer kissed her on the cheek. As the audience applauded, the singer was soon spotted kissing yet another woman on the lips, and the women continued to line up to take photographs with her.
Have a look at the video
WTF! what is Udit Narayan doing 😱 pic.twitter.com/Rw0azu72uY
— Abhishek (@vicharabhio) January 31, 2025
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However, as soon as the video of the incident went viral, the controversy erupted. Eventually, Udit Narayan became a target of hatred on social media.
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How Udit Narayan reacted to the viral video?
In an interview with HT City, Udit Narayan addressed the criticism regarding his recent video. In response to the publication’s request for his thoughts on the continuous criticism, the singer said that they are fans who are very passionate and he is different. He said:
Some people encourage this and show their love through this. Udaake kya karna hai ab iss cheez ko? There are so many people in the crowd, and we have bodyguards present too. But fans think they are getting a chance to meet, so someone extends their hands for a handshake, some kiss the hands…yeh sab deewangi hoti hai. Uspe itna dhyaan nahi dena chahiye.
Udit Narayan claimed that there was no use in making a big issue out of what happened and described himself as a respectable person. He added:
I have been in Bollywood for 46 years now; my image hasn’t been such (that I forcefully kiss fans). In fact, I fold my hands when I see the love my fans shower on me, while on stage, I bow down, thinking phir aaj ka yeh waqt laut ke aaye na aaye.
During the same discussion, Udit Narayan raised the possibility that the controversy may have a hidden agenda. He said:
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My family’s image is such that everyone wants (a controversy to happen) Aditya chup chaap rehta hai, controversy mein aata nahi hai. Many must feel that. There is madness when I am singing on stage, fans love me, I think let them be happy. Otherwise iss type ke log hum hain hi nahi. Humein bhi unko khush karna hota hai.
Video of Udit Narayan kissing female fans faced criticism on social media
However, internet users did not like the footage of singer Udit Narayan kissing female fans. The singer has received a lot of trolling since the video went viral. While many called the whole incident very disturbing, others wanted Udit Narayan to apologize publicly. Here are some of the comments:
Agar AI generated nahi he then dude just destroyed his whole legacy…although iska purana case bhi he.
— Johns (@JohnyBravo183) January 31, 2025
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There are multiple videos like that which are in circulation and he done that with every single lady who tries to kiss him on the cheeks and then he go wild. Not expecting this kind of behaviour in public.
— vikas kumar singh (@Vik_only) February 1, 2025
Tharki ho gya budhha tharki ho gaya.
— Sonu (@Rambovicky) February 1, 2025
If it’s not ai…then it’s really horrible..🥲🥲
— prithvijit mukherjee (@prithvijit4) February 1, 2025
Arrest this wannabe Enrique Iglesias. Getting obscene at this age.
— Ishwar Singh (@IshwarBagga) February 1, 2025
I think he felt she wanted to kiss him, so he, strangely followed on??? Maybe he should remember he is Married, is Not Amir Khan or Hritikh Roshan, and cannot allow a kiss, like this in any way.
— TheLastOracle (@theMillionSandy) February 1, 2025
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While veteran singer Udit Narayan continues to actively engage with his audience through live performances, these kinds of events have proved to be a blot on his musical legacy. What do you think about this? Do share your thoughts with us in the comment section of this article.
