Mon Feb 03 08:18:58 UTC 2025: ## Veteran Singer Udit Narayan Faces Backlash After Kissing Fan Onstage

**MUMBAI, INDIA –** Veteran Bollywood singer Udit Narayan is facing criticism after a video surfaced online showing him kissing a female fan on the lips during a live concert. The video, which quickly went viral, sparked widespread condemnation of the singer’s actions, with many labeling his behavior as “indecent.”

Fellow singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya, however, defended Narayan, claiming that women frequently pursue the singer during performances. “Udit is a superstar,” Bhattacharya told News18. “Episodes like this happen to us singers all the time. If we aren’t properly guarded, people tear our clothes apart. Women were chasing him. He didn’t pull anyone close to him.” He further emphasized that Narayan’s wife often accompanies him and urged people to let Narayan “enjoy his success.”

Narayan himself addressed the controversy in an interview with Hindustan Times, stating, “Fans are crazy. We are not like this, we are decent people. Some people encourage this and show their love through this. What is the point of making a big deal out of this?” The incident occurred during a performance of the iconic song “Tip Tip Barsa Pani,” when several women approached the stage to take selfies with the singer.

The incident has ignited a debate on social media regarding the boundaries between fan interaction and inappropriate behavior by public figures. While some defend Narayan’s actions as a product of enthusiastic fan engagement, many others criticize the singer for what they perceive as taking advantage of a fan’s affection.

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