# Kumar Sanu pokes fun at Udit Narayan’s kiss controversy 2026-08-10T06:10:30+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Veteran singer Kumar Sanu has taken a playful dig at Udit Narayan's kissing controversy during an interview with The Lallantop. When asked about his female fan following, Sanu said, "Na maine chumma diya, na liya" (I neither gave nor received a kiss). His remark is seen as a reference to Narayan's viral concert clip from 2024, where he kissed female fans on the lips, sparking debate over consent. Sanu and Narayan were fierce rivals in 1990s Bollywood but have since become close friends. Sanu said their friendship is now stronger because they have "nothing left to lose." Narayan earlier defended his actions, calling it "deewangi" (fan madness) and urging people not to make a fuss. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - hindustantimes.com Tags: Bollywood singers, celebrity friendship, kiss controversy, Kumar Sanu, Lallantop interview, Udit Narayan Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/kumar-sanu-takes-playful-dig-at-udit-narayans-kiss-row/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/kumar-sanu-takes-playful-dig-at-udit-narayans-kiss-row/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.