Singer Udit Narayan has found himself at the centre of a social media storm after videos emerged showing him kissing female fans during a live performance. The video, which has gone viral, shows the singer engaging in unexpected intimate moments with his fans, initiating strong reactions online.
In one of the videos, a female fan is seen approaching the stage to take a selfie with Narayan. After the photo, the fan kisses the singer on his cheek, only for Narayan to turn his head and kiss her on the lips.
The crowd cheers, while the fan appears visibly startled. This has led to widespread criticism, with some internet users revisiting earlier incidents where Narayan kissed well-known singers such as Alka Yagnik and Shreya Ghoshal on the cheek, catching them off guard.
The viral video has triggered a heated debate across social media platforms.
One user on Reddit commented, “Sir, age ho rahi hai, respect hai apka thodi toh sharam karlo! Public me ye sab!” while others branded the clip as “disgusting.”
Critics have voiced concerns over the appropriateness of Narayan’s actions, particularly given his long-standing career in the music industry.
In response to the controversy, Narayan defended his actions in an exclusive conversation with a news outlet.
He suggested that there may be ulterior motives behind the online backlash. “Fans itne deewane hote hain na. Hum log aise nahi hain, hum decent log hain. 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,” he said.
Narayan also alluded to a possible agenda behind the negative response, adding, “My family’s image is such that everyone wants (a controversy to happen) Aditya (Narayan, son and singer) 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.”
Addressing the incident in question, Narayan clarified that the kiss on the lips was a spontaneous moment. “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,” he concluded.
Sources indicate that the incident occurred during Narayan’s performance of ‘Tip Tip Barsa Pani,’ when the female fan approached the stage to take a selfie with him.
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