A recent video of veteran singer Udit Narayan kissing a female fan on the lips has taken the internet by storm, sparking outrage among netizens.
Udit Narayan Faces Criticism as Video of Him Kissing Female Fans Goes Viral
In a widely circulated video, Udit Narayan can be seen performing the iconic song Tip Tip Barsa Paani when a group of female fans gathered near the stage for selfies. One of the fans kissed him on the cheek, but the situation escalated when Narayan responded by kissing her on the lips.
As the event continued, another woman attempted to embrace and kiss the singer. This time, Narayan kissed her on the cheek. However, in yet another moment, he was seen kissing a different woman on the lips as the crowd cheered. The exact date of the incident remains unknown.
Netizens Slam Udit Narayan for His Actions
The video has triggered massive backlash on social media, with users condemning the singer’s actions. Many expressed their disappointment, calling it inappropriate. Some speculated whether the video was AI-generated, while others criticized him for being careless in public.
A user wrote, “Tell me this is AI. Please! This is beyond disgusting.” Another commented, “A singer of his stature should be mindful of his public behavior.” Someone else added, “If this is real, it destroys his entire legacy.” Another user pointed out, “The cheering crowd makes it even worse.”
Watch viral video here:
WTF! what is Udit Narayan doing 😱 pic.twitter.com/Rw0azu72uY
— Abhishek (@vicharabhio) January 31, 2025
Udit Narayan Reacts to the Controversy
In an interview with HT City, Udit Narayan addressed the controversy. He stated that while some fans express their admiration in different ways, he does not condone such behavior. Calling himself a “decent person,” he downplayed the incident, saying it should not be blown out of proportion.
“”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. 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”
Udit Narayan Suggests a Possible Motive Behind the Viral Video
The singer also hinted that there might be an ulterior motive behind the controversy. He claimed that people often look for opportunities to create a scandal, especially targeting his family’s reputation.
““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.”