Udit Narayan faces backlash for kissing female fans during concert
What's the story
Bollywood singer Udit Narayan (69) is facing backlash after videos of him kissing a number of female fans during a live performance recently went viral on social media.
The incident reportedly took place while he was performing the hit song Tip Tip Barsa Paani and fans came to the stage for selfies.
In one case, after a fan kissed him on the cheek, Narayan kissed her on the lips.
Twitter Post
Here is the video from the live show
Udit narayan, tham jao sir. ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ pic.twitter.com/AtIYhYt6ZX
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) January 31, 2025
Social media reaction
'What a nightmare. Beyond the boundaries of disgust'
The videos triggered a storm of criticism on X and Reddit, with several users condemning Narayan's behavior.
"What a nightmare. Beyond the boundaries of disgust," wrote one user.
"A singer of his stature should be super conscious of his deeds in public," wrote another.
"Cannot believe this is real," wrote another shocked netizen.
Unresolved questions
Narayan yet to address the incident publicly
Till now, Narayan has not spoken about the incident publicly.
The singer is trending heavily on X, with many netizens posting that he should have avoided kissing anyone altogether, citing personal boundaries and appropriateness.
Narayan is counted among Bollywood's biggest singers and has lent his voice to iconic melodies such as Dil Ne Yeh Kaha Hai, Pyaar Ki Kashti Mein, and Aankhein Khuli, among others.