Sun Feb 02 02:37:50 UTC 2025: ## Veteran Singer Udit Narayan Faces Backlash After Kissing Fans Onstage
**MUMBAI, INDIA** – Renowned Bollywood singer Udit Narayan is facing a social media firestorm after a video surfaced showing him kissing female fans during a live performance. The video, which quickly went viral, depicts Narayan interacting with fans, taking selfies, and sharing kisses, sparking widespread criticism.
The clip shows the singer, dressed in a wine-red blazer, performing his hit song “Tip Tip Barsa Paani” when several female fans approach the stage. While accommodating them for selfies, he kisses several on the cheek, culminating in a lip kiss with one fan, which ignited the controversy.
In response to the backlash, Narayan told the Hindustan Times that the incident was a result of overwhelming fan enthusiasm, characterizing the actions as “madness” and suggesting that such intense interactions are common during his performances. He defended his actions, stating that he and his family are “decent people” and that he was simply responding to the intense affection of his fans. He emphasized his long career and insisted that his image doesn’t reflect the forceful kissing of fans.
Narayan did not specify the date or location of the incident. He also noted his son Aditya Narayan’s avoidance of controversy as a contrast to his own experience. The singer maintains that he tries to please his adoring fans, but the incident has nonetheless led to significant online debate regarding the appropriateness of his actions.
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