He reciprocated by turning her head and kissing her on the lips.
Renowned Bollywood playback singer Udit Narayan is facing criticism after videos surfaced online showing him kissing female fans during a live concert.
The viral clips have sparked outrage, with many questioning his behaviour and calling it “inappropriate”.
Clips showed Udit performing on stage when female fans approached him for selfies.
In one instance, after taking a photo, a fan kissed him on the cheek.
He reciprocated by turning her head and kissing her on the lips.
Another video showed a woman hugging him, and he responded by locking lips with her.
These moments, captured on camera, quickly spread across social media, drawing widespread condemnation.
Online reactions have ranged from disappointment to anger, with many expressing that the singer has tarnished his legacy.
As criticism mounted, Udit Narayan responded to the controversy, stating that fans often express their admiration in different ways.
He said: “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 spreading this?
“There are so many people in the crowd, and we have bodyguards present too.
“But fans think they are getting a chance to meet, so someone extends their hands for a handshake, some kiss the hands.
“This is all madness. We should not pay attention to this.”
However, his explanation did little to quell the controversy.
Social media users continued criticising him, arguing that public figures should be mindful of boundaries, especially in professional settings.
Some accused him of misusing his influence, while others questioned why his bodyguards did not intervene.
?The woman did not seek consent.
?She kissed Udit Narayan first; in response,Udit kissed her back and subsequently faced online trolling.
?Why was the woman not subjected to the same scrutiny?
? Is she not accountable for her actions?
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The situation escalated further when older clips resurfaced, showing Udit Narayan engaging in similar interactions with other singers.
This included Shreya Ghoshal and Alka Yagnik.
In one widely shared video, Alka was singing on a television show when Udit suddenly kissed her on the cheek, causing her to recoil.
Another video from an award ceremony shows him kissing Shreya on stage, leading to visible discomfort on her part.
Many users condemned his past behaviour, stating that the singers appeared uncomfortable.
Some pointed out that these interactions should not be normalised, emphasising that personal space must be respected.
Others criticised the industry for not addressing such actions sooner.
As the debate continues, fans have demanded a formal apology from Udit Narayan.
The incident has reignited discussions about celebrity-fan interactions, consent, and the responsibility of public figures to uphold appropriate conduct.
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