Udit Narayan expressed his aspiration to receive the Bharat Ratna in a recent interview after , saying, “I am the recipient of several Filmfare Awards, National Awards, Padma Shri, and Padma Bhushan. I aspire to get the Bharat Ratna, like Lataji. She is my idol.”
The 69-year-old singer claimed that Lata Mangeshkar considered him her favorite co-singer, mentioning that he sang the most duets with her from his generation of artists. Unfazed by those who he believes fail to appreciate others’ success, Udit Narayan credited his achievements to the blessings of Mata Saraswati.
The viral video that sparked the controversy showed Udit Narayan performing to Tip Tip Barsa Paani. A fan approached him for a selfie, kissed him on the cheek, and in return, the singer kissed her on the lips.