Amid controversy, old videos of Udit Narayan kissing co-singers Alka Yagnik and Shreya Ghoshal go viral

Bollywood singer Udit Narayan recently faced backlash after a viral clip showed him kissing a 21-year-old female fan on the lips. He later defended himself, calling himself a decent person.
Amid the controversy, an old video resurfaced showing Udit kissing singers Shreya Ghoshal and Alka Yagnik on stage, further fueling criticism on social media.

In the viral video, Udit Narayan is seen kissing Alka Yagnik on the cheek without her consent while she was singing on stage, leaving her visibly shocked as she quickly moved away. Another photo shows him kissing Shreya Ghoshal on the cheek.
As these old clips resurfaced, netizens criticised the singer even more. Despite the backlash, it's worth noting that Udit has worked with both Alka and Shreya for years, and they share a good professional bond.

A video of Udit Narayan performing Tip Tip Barsa Pani recently went viral, showing female fans gathering around him for selfies. One fan kissed him on the cheek, and Udit responded by kissing her on the lips. Later, he reportedly kissed another 21-year-old female fan the same way. Though the timing of the incident is unclear, the clip caused an uproar online, with netizens criticizing the singer for his behaviour.
Amid the backlash, Udit Narayan addressed the controversy in an interview with HT City. He insisted he's a decent person and wouldn’t forcefully kiss anyone. The singer, with 46 years in the industry, explained that the excitement during stage performances often leads to fans shaking hands or hugging him. He emphasized that people shouldn’t focus on such moments, as he usually bows and greets his fans respectfully.