In a fiery and emotional response that’s sent ripples through the music industry, singer and former Indian Idol contestant Amit Tandon has taken a firm stand against legendary playback singer Udit Narayan over a controversial moment during a recent live concert. The issue stems from an incident where Udit Narayan was seen kissing a fan on stage — a gesture Amit Tandon publicly condemned as inappropriate.
Speaking in an interview, Tandon didn’t hold back. While he expressed admiration for Narayan’s musical legacy, he drew a sharp line between talent and conduct. “I love his singing but I just have to say he’s a horny old man. I don’t know. Is that okay to say that? I mean, wahi hai, kisi ne line maari aur unhone line puri khich di (He took advantage when someone made a move). That’s all it is,” he stated.
Amit Tandon explained that while fan enthusiasm is common at concerts, it’s ultimately the artist’s responsibility to manage those moments with maturity and restraint. “Fans do this with you. I also have shows where people try to get close, but it depends on you how much you allow them. This thing needed to be limited,” he emphasized.
His reaction didn’t stop with the senior Narayan. He also took a dig at Udit Narayan son, singer and host Aditya Narayan, referring to him as a “spoilt brat.” The remark suggests Tandon sees a pattern of entitlement and lack of boundaries, not just in the recent incident, but in the public behavior of the family as a whole.
Amit Tandon offered a hypothetical scenario to underline his frustration. “If I were a guy and my girlfriend or wife tried to take a photo on stage and something like that happened, I would have beaten him a lot,” he said, adding, “But I respect him a lot as a singer, and I’m sure the atmosphere at that time was something like that. Still, it’s very important for us to set some limits for ourselves. Ek dayra rakhe (Be in limit).”
His candid take has sparked mixed reactions, with some praising him for speaking out about the need for professional boundaries in the entertainment industry, while others feel his words might have been too harsh given the legacy of the veteran singer.
