Recently, a video of Bollywood singer Udit Narayan kissing female fans during a performance circulated widely online, sparking significant controversy. The video ignited a debate about consent and professional boundaries. Reacting to the controversy and video again was the singer himself. He made fun of the viral incident and clarified. Read on to know!
Udit Narayan On Viral Kissing Video
On March 10th, Udit Narayan attended the pre-release event for Ganesh Acharya’s upcoming film, Pintu Ki Pappi. During the event, Udit Narayan commented on the film’s title and made a lighthearted remark about his viral video. He acknowledged the title was “beautiful” and then joked, asking if it was “Udit Ki Pappi” instead. He then stated that it was a coincidence that the music was being released now. Furthermore, he clarified that the viral video, which was from a performance in Australia, was actually two years old. Take a look at the video!
His attempt at humour was seen by some as an effort to downplay the seriousness of the issue. The discussion surrounding his actions and the questions about consent and professional conduct continued to be a topic of discussion online. One user wrote, “Shameful.” Moreover, after Udit Narayan’s video kissing his fans went viral, simultaneously, older videos resurfaced, showing the singer kissing female celebrities like Alka Yagnik, Shreya Ghoshal, and Karisma Kapoor.
For the unversed, in response to Udit Narayan’s viral kissing video, the singer stated that he felt no embarrassment or regret about the situation. He was also grateful for the criticism. What are your thoughts?