Seasoned playback singer Udit Narayan has broken his silence on the buzz surrounding viral clips showing him kissing female fans during a concert. The 69-year-old music icon made a rare comment about the incident while gracing the trailer launch event for the forthcoming movie Pintu Ki Pappi.

Speaking at the event, which was also attended by choreographer Ganesh Acharya, Udit quipped about the film’s title, saying, “Khubsurat title hai aapki, Pintu Ki Pappi. Aur Udit Ki Pappi toh nahi?” He further commented on the timing of the controversy, stating, “Ye bhi ek ittefaq hai ki abhi hi ye release hona tha… matlab music. Waise 2 saal pehle ka video hai Australia ka jo aap abhi dekh rahe hai.”

The singer faced backlash after a clip from his live performance of Tip Tip Barsa Paani went viral. The footage showed Udit kissing a woman on the cheek before later kissing another on the lips, leaving her visibly shocked. The incident sparked debate online, with many criticising his behavior.

In an interview with Hindustan Times, Udit defended himself, saying, “Fans are so crazy, right? We are not like that; we are decent people. Some people encourage this and show their love through this. Why blow this thing out of proportion? 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 their hands… This is all just fan craze. One shouldn’t pay too much attention to it.”

Meanwhile, Pintu Ki Pappi, directed by Shiv Hare, follows the story of a young man who realizes that every girl he kisses ends up marrying someone else. The film features newcomers Sushant, Janya Joshi, and Vidhi, along with seasoned actors Vijay Raaz and Murali Sharma.

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