Shaan says GenZ knows me as the abusive uncle from the meme, not for my songs: ‘Kids ask my son if…'
Now, after nearly 5 years, Shaan has addressed the controversy. In an interview with Mashable India, the singer shared, 'I was reading comments without my glasses on. I didn't know that people abuse you in comments. While I was going through the comments, I read it as it is: #$%@#. But, the catch was that someone screen-recorded my live and it became a huge meme. Eventually, it became my identity.'
Shaan, who is known for songs like 'Mai Aisa Kyun Hu', 'Chand Sifarsh', 'Aal Izz Well', and 'Woh Ladki Hai Kahan', said that GenZ today don't recognise him for his singing career but that meme that went viral a few years ago.
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'Gen Z don't know me as a singer but they remember as the abuser uncle. When my sons' friends meet them, they be like, 'Arey, so he is your father?' Then they confirm it by showing them the meme. COVID ne bahaut ajab gazab cheezein karwayi hai. (COVID took us through weird experiences).'
What was the viral Shaan meme about?
During his Instagram Live session, a disappointed Shaan said, 'Stop saying $#@$%. What is all this? Who are these people? Can you please be respectful. It shows your upbringing. Please ask your teachers and parents about my identity. Haven't I voiced enough popular songs to be known by you all.' He went on to read out few more abusive comments and said, 'I don't want to be popular among these people.'
The clip of this video was also shared on Reddit, where his fans expressed anger. A user wrote, 'How does such a good singer get insulted so much?' Another user commented, 'I bet these are the same people who beg him for selfies , if they met him in real life. It's just cowardly to hide behind fake name and dp and abusing celebs.'
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