Film Body Defends Daler Mehndi After Uttarakhand Minister's ‘Drunk’ Claim, Urges PM Modi to Ensure Artists’ Dignity
Mika Singh said his brother was unwell and not drinking, and he demanded an apology while questioning the reported Rs 35 lakh payment.
- On Sunday, October 18, Uttarakhand Minister Subodh Uniyal interrupted Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi during his performance at the Siddhpeeth Maa Kunjapuri Tourism and Development Fair in New Tehri, alleging the singer appeared intoxicated and questioning his ability to sing live.
- Minister Uniyal claimed Mehndi was paid Rs 35 lakh but failed to deliver a performance meeting professional expectations, alleging the singer seemed disoriented and lip-synced without medical confirmation of intoxication.
- Singer Mika Singh defended his brother, stating Mehndi does not drink and had recently undergone major surgery, while celebrities including Kapil Sharma and Rajpal Yadav rallied behind him, urging compassion for the senior artist.
- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami intervened Thursday, speaking with Mika and urging all sides to "put the matter to rest," stating Uniyal clarified he was unaware of Mehndi's health issues and meant no offense.
- The Federation of Western India Cine Employees wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dhami, condemning the public reprimand and urging that artist concerns be handled with "compassion and professionalism" rather than public accusations.
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Daler Mehndi row: CM Dhami speaks to singer Mika, says misunderstanding can be amicably resolved - The Tribune
Facing flak for his behaviour, Uttarakhand miniter Subodh Uniyal had on Wednesday said that the artiste should have informed in advance that he was unwell and should not have come to perform
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Daler Mehndi controversy: Anupam Kher, Rajpal Yadav back singer, raise questions over his 'public humiliation'
Veteran actor Anupam Kher and actor Rajpal Yadav have now come out in support of Daler Mehndi amid the controversy surrounding his performance. The incident took place at the Siddhpeeth Maa Kunjapuri Tourism and Development Fair in New Tehri, where minister Subodh Uniyal interrupted the singer and questioned his performance. Both actors expressed displeasure over the way the minister addressed Daler Mehndi on stage and raised concerns over his p…
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