Renowned playback singer Udit Narayan recently found himself at the center of controversy after a video of him kissing female fans during a live concert went viral. The clip, which captured Narayan performing Tip Tip Barsa Paani while female fans gathered for selfies, showed the singer kissing them on the lips, sparking widespread backlash on social media.

Amid the uproar, Narayan made an appearance at the success party for The Roshans documentary series, where paparazzi playfully referenced the incident. As he posed for photos, photographers quipped, “Sir, ek kiss ho jaye?”—a remark that drew laughter from the singer, who chose to walk away without responding.

The moment quickly went viral on Reddit, with users reacting to the exchange. One comment read, “It’s all fun and games till Udit grabs the pap and fulfils his wish,” while another observed, “That lady looked worried he might suddenly attack her with a kiss on his way in!”

Following the controversy, past videos resurfaced, further fueling the debate. Clips showed Narayan kissing fellow singers Alka Yagnik and Shreya Ghoshal at various public events. One particular video from Indian Idol captured Alka Yagnik looking visibly startled as Narayan kissed her on the cheek, prompting her to step away. In another instance, she appeared uncomfortable as he repeated the gesture at a separate event.

Addressing the backlash in an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Narayan defended himself, stating, “Have I ever done anything to bring shame to myself, my family, or my country? Then why would I do something now, at this stage of my life, when I have achieved it all? There is a deep, pure, and unbreakable bond between my fans and me. What you saw in that so-called scandalous video was simply an expression of love between us. They love me, and I love them back even more.”

Despite his clarification, the debate continues, with social media divided over the singer’s action