Udit Narayan and his son Aditya Narayan have long been celebrated figures in the Indian music industry. Aditya has now addressed the controversy surrounding him that occurred in 2017. A video of the singer having a heated exchange with airline staff went viral on social media. In the clip, staff members claimed the singer had verbally abused them. Aditya denied the allegation and was heard saying, “Teri chaddhi na utaari maine toh mera naam bhi Aditya Narayan nahi.”Aditya Narayan breaks silence on his viral 2017 video In a conversation with News18, Aditya reflected on navigating fame, mistakes, and the downside of being in the public eye. He shared that he never promised anyone to be a perfect human being, and he believes that’s the reason why people listen to his music.Aditya expresses that everyone is imperfect and that life is shaped by both good and bad experiences. He believes making mistakes is a natural part of being human and shouldn’t be grounds for harsh judgement.The singer further acknowledged his own missteps, “Do we admit that these are mistakes? Absolutely, why would we not? I am imperfect. Yes, I have made mistakes. I mean, this is just one mistake probably caught on camera, but I have also made other mistakes. I accept who I am because when you look at the larger picture, the love we receive is incomparable to the scrutiny.”
He further reflected on the reality of being a public figure, admitting that while celebrities enjoy certain privileges and advantages, they are still human and bound to make mistakes. He stated that public outrage tends to be short-lived and often fades as new things come up. He believes it’s important to embrace one’s true self, which has both strengths and imperfections. Aditya emphasises that fame shouldn’t take away a person’s right to be human, and he refuses to pretend to be flawless just because he is in the public eye.Aditya about father Udit Narayan’s viral kissing videoThe singer has also reacted to his father Udit Narayan’s viral kissing video that created different opinions among industry insiders. He shared, “Just because he’s a living legend now doesn’t mean he has suddenly become a demi-god. He’s very much human. Trust me. I interact with him regularly, and we have a lot of disagreements (laughs). It’s a part of the human experience.” Aditya Narayan about social media and its negative spaceAditya also talked about how social media often magnifies negativity while ignoring the good. He compares its nature to thriving on controversy. He acknowledged that public figures are just regular people whose personal moments get exaggerated online.