Udit Narayan on the kiss controversy -“I’m not embarrassed or ashamed”

Udit Narayan Kissing Controversy

Entertainment

Author: Hriday Verma

Published: February 3, 2025

The controversy came when a video of playback singer Udit Narayan kissing female fans on the lips during one of his live performances surfaced, and the reason for the furor is that he has been performing his hit song “Tip Tip Barsa Paani”.

Abhijeet Bhattacharya, a close friend and fellow singer defended Udit Narayan saying, “He is the khiladi of Indian songs. There cannot be a relation more intimate between a singer and his audience, than between Udit Narayan and his. He is our own,” but Udit Narayan explained the situation with a statement claiming that he doesn’t feel shameful or sorry. He said this was shot six months ago, and he did not feel nice about the person who released the video.

The kiss, he said, had been proof of the intimacy that he has with his public. He asserted that his relationship was not sleazy or sly but public kissing.

Udit Narayan was not defensive despite the tirade against him; instead, he welcomed these attackers, telling them they boosted his rating.

This has also dug up earlier movies in which Udit Narayan kisses other singers Alka Yagnik and Shreya Ghoshal at public functions, thereby reviving a debate on personal boundaries and consent in the entertainment industry. On social media, people have been divided, some asking for a less restricted personal life and others saying there has to be a lot more setting of boundaries.

Udit Narayan Kissing Alka And Shreya

As the conversation unfolds, Udit Narayan continues unperturbed, stating that his heart is pure and that he feels sad for those who perceive his conduct negatively. The singer, who has received numerous Filmfare Awards, National Awards, and the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awards, remains concentrated on his great career and his desire for greater recognition.

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