Singer Kumar Sanu, whose melodious voice ruled Bollywood through the 1990s, recently opened up about his massive female fan following. During the same, he also took an indirect yet playful dig at fellow singer Udit Narayan’s recent kiss controversy. Here’s what the veteran has said.
Kumar Sanu’s playful dig at Udit Narayan’s kiss controversy
Kumar Sanu, who became a household name after his songs in ‘Aashiqui’ turned into massive hits, was known for his popularity among female fans in the 90s. During a recent interview with the Lallantop, when the host asked him about his female fan following, Kumar Sanu replied without hesitation, “Nahi mereko ko koi chumma wumma nahi khaya. Na maine kisi ko khaya. Na toh me chumma dia, na liya. Maine woh sab nahi kiya (No, nobody came and kissed me. Nor did I kiss anyone. I neither gave nor received a kiss. I didn’t do any of that).”His comment was widely seen as a veiled reference to the controversy surrounding Udit Narayan, who was heavily trolled last year after kissing a female fan on the lips during a live concert. Following the backlash, several old clips of Udit Narayan kissing fans on other occasions also went viral, keeping the controversy alive online.
Kumar Sanu and Udit Narayan’s rivalry that turned into friendship
Kumar Sanu and Udit Narayan were considered top rivals in the Bollywood music industry during the 1990s, often competing for the same songs while also collaborating on several films together. Over the years, however, their equation transformed into a close friendship.Speaking about their bond in the same interview, Kumar Sanu described his friendship with Udit Narayan as very special. He said that compared to those days, their friendship is stronger now, because there is nothing left to lose between them.The candid conversation gave fans a rare glimpse into the singer’s playful side, along with his long-standing camaraderie with Udit Narayan.