Synopsis
Udit Narayan faced backlash after a video of him kissing a fan during a concert surfaced online. The incident has sparked outrage among social media users, highlighting the responsibilities of public figures.Key Takeaways
- Udit Narayan kissed a fan on the lips during a concert.
- The incident has gone viral on social media.
- Fans have expressed strong reactions online.
- Narayan has a long and illustrious career.
- He has received numerous awards and accolades.
Mumbai, Feb 1 (NationPress) Renowned artist Udit Narayan ignited controversy after an undated clip surfaced online showing him kissing a female admirer on the lips while capturing a selfie during his concert.
In the video, Udit Narayan was performing the famous song “Tip Tip Barsa Paani”, originally featuring Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon, when a female fan turned to him and pecked him on the cheek. The singer then reciprocated by kissing her on the lips.
Another attendee attempted to kiss and embrace the singer, to which Narayan responded with a kiss on her cheek. These moments are now circulating widely on social media.
Although Udit Narayan, who is the father of singer Aditya Narayan, has not released any statements regarding the incident, reactions from social media users have been largely negative.
One user commented: “AI is getting dangerous.”
Another remarked: “If this isn’t AI-generated, then he just ruined his entire legacy... although there’s a history with him too.”
“A singer of his caliber should be extremely mindful of his actions in public,” noted a netizen.
The 69-year-old vocalist has performed in numerous languages, including Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Bengali, Sindhi, Odia, Bhojpuri, Nepali, Malayalam, Assamese, Bagheli, and Maithili.
He has received four National Film Awards, and the Government of India honored him with the Padma Shri in 2009 and the Padma Bhushan in 2016.
Udit made his Hindi playback debut in Unees-Bees in 1980 alongside the legendary Mohammed Rafi and collaborated with the versatile Kishore Kumar in the 1980s. He rose to fame with the song “Papa Kehte Hai” from the 1988 film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, featuring Bollywood star Aamir Khan.
In recognition of his contributions, the King of Nepal Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev awarded him the Order of Gorkha Dakshina Bahu in 2001 for his impact on Indian cinema and music, alongside the Chitragupta Cineyatra Samman in 2015 for his work in Bhojpuri cinema.
