Kumar Sanu Takes a Jibe at Udit Narayan’s Viral Kiss Controversy, Says ‘Na Maine Chumma Diya, Na Liya’ (Watch Video)

Bollywood's 'King of Melody,' Kumar Sanu, had previously made headlines with his candid remarks, notably taking a light-hearted dig at fellow singing legend Udit Narayan. In a July 2024 interaction with The Lallantop, Sanu playfully referenced the much-discussed "kissing row" involving Narayan from late 2024, while emphasising his own professional boundaries and long-standing camaraderie with his erstwhile rival. ‘Serial Kisser Emraan Hashmi’: Udit Narayan’s New Viral Video Shows Him Kissing Female Fans at Concert, Internet Reacts – WATCH.

Kumar Sanu Takes a Jibe at Udit Narayan's Kiss Controversy

During his interview with The Lallantop, when quizzed about his immense popularity among female fans, Kumar Sanu responded with characteristic humour. Without directly naming Udit Narayan, Sanu stated, "Nahi mereko ko koi chumma wumma nahi khaya. Na maine kisi ko khaya. Na toh mein chumma diya, na liya. Maine woh sab nahi kiya (Nobody came and kissed me. Nor did I kiss anyone. I neither gave nor received a kiss. I did not do any of that)." This comment was widely perceived as a clear reference to the highly publicised controversy that engulfed Udit Narayan in late 2024.

Kumar Sanu Jokes About Udit Narayan's Kiss Row

 

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Sanu elaborated on his professional relationship with Udit Narayan, recalling their intense rivalry during the 1990s, when both singers dominated the Bollywood music scene, often competing for the same blockbuster songs. He noted that while their competition was fierce, their equation has since evolved into a strong friendship. "We used to compete with each other in the past, but now get along well," Sanu explained, adding that their current good relationship stems from having nothing to lose or prove to each other anymore.

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Udit Narayan's Viral Kiss Controversy

The controversy involving Udit Narayan originated in late 2024, when several videos from one of his live concert performances went viral across social media platforms. The clips showed Narayan interacting closely with female fans who approached him on stage for selfies. The most impactful moment, which garnered widespread attention and criticism, depicted a female fan reportedly leaning in for a kiss on his cheek, only for Narayan to turn his face, resulting in their lips briefly touching.

The incident sparked significant online debate, with many netizens raising questions about personal boundaries and consent during celebrity-fan interactions. Following the initial viral video, older clips of Udit Narayan in similar close interactions with female fans and even fellow singers like Alka Yagnik and Shreya Ghoshal also resurfaced, further intensifying the discussion.

Udit Narayan himself addressed the backlash in an interview with Hindustan Times in February 2025, defending his actions as an "act of pure affection" and a manifestation of the love between him and his fans. He attributed such occurrences to "fan frenzy," stating that there was no need to publicise the matter further and that he and other artists are "decent people." The specific concert where the primary incident occurred saw Narayan performing the popular song 'Tip Tip Barsa Pani' from the 1994 film Mohra. Who Is Ranjana Jha? Know About Udit Narayan’s First Wife Amid Her Shocking Uterus Removal Allegations Against Singer.

Kumar Sanu's comments from July 2024 recalled Udit Narayan's late 2024 controversy, offering a touch of good-natured banter between two iconic voices of Indian cinema.

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