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'We are decent people': Udit Narayan on controversy over lip-kissing a female fan during concert

The videos of Udit Narayan lip-kissing a female fan during a live performance went viral on social media. Now, the veteran singer has finally addressed the controversy. 

'We are decent people': Udit Narayan on controversy over lip-kissing a female fan during concert

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Last Updated: 01.52 PM, Feb 01, 2025

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Udit Narayan recently faced a major backlash from a section of social media after he lip-kissed a female fan during his live performance. The singer was performing Tip Tip Barsa Pani when a female fan came to him to take a selfie. The fan kissed him on the cheek and the singer lip-kissed her. The videos went viral in no time. Now, the veteran singer finally addressed the controversy in an interview with HT City.

Udit Narayan on lip-kiss controversy

In an interview with HT City, Udit Narayan addressed the controversy surrounding him, where he was seen kissing a female fan at a live concert. He explained that some passionate fans express their affection through such gestures. 

"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. Hum log aise nahi hain, hum decent log hain. Uspe itna dhyaan nahi dena chahiye."

(What do you want me to do about this now? 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 hand for a handshake, some kiss the hands... this is all madness. We are decent people. We shouldn't pay too much attention to it)

He also explained that the incident of kissing a female fan on the lips was unplanned and added that he has been in Bollywood for 46 years now and his image hasn't been such.

"In fact, I fold my hands when I see the love my fans shower on me," he added. The legendary singer also mentioned that while on stage he bows his head and wonders if the moment will come back.

Here's how Internet reacted to Udit Narayan's lip kiss

Reacting to the viral video, one X user wrote, “Tell me it’s AI tell me it is!! What a nightmare. Beyond the boundaries of disgust." Another wrote, “A singer of his stature should be super conscious of his deeds in public." A third user wrote, “Udit Narayan…no way… I hope this is AI… if not… the whole legacy is completely destroyed…" Another added, “The crowd cheering is making it worse."

Meanwhile, Udit Narayan's first song was Mil Gaya, Mil Gaya from the 1980 Bollywood film Unees Bees. He is popularly known for songs such as Chand Chupa Badal Mein, Ae Mere Humsafar, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Ae Ajnabi, Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam, and more.

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