Daler Mehndi

Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi has released his first public statement following the recent controversy surrounding his live performance in Uttarakhand. Expressing gratitude to his fans and supporters, the veteran artist shared an emotional note on Diwali.

Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal has said he would rather resign than apologise in the Daler Mehndi row, claiming the party high command had asked him to say sorry. The controversy erupted after Uniyal confronted the singer during a performance at a fair in New Tehri on October 18.

Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal has denied apologising to singer Daler Mehndi over the recent on-stage row. He refuted singer Mika Singh's claims of a reconciliation and asserted that Mehndi should have informed the audience about his health condition.

Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal reportedly apologised to Daler Mehndi by telephone after disrupting his Kunjapuri Mela performance. The call followed Pushkar Singh Dhami's intervention and Mika Singh's demand that artists be treated with respect.

Daler Mehndi's son Gurdeep Mehndi has broken his silence on the singer's controversy. He said the family is stressed but is dealing with the matter together.

Following the heated altercation at Tehri's Kunjapuri Devi Mela, Uttarakhand Minister Subodh Uniyal defended his criticism of Daler Mehndi. He insisted that the singer should have disclosed his health issues beforehand instead of lip-syncing.

Singer Mika Singh revealed that his brother Daler Mehndi broke down during their call after the Uttarakhand concert row. He said the incident left Daler shaken, prompting him to speak out in his defence.

Singer Mika Singh said Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami apologised on Minister Subodh Uniyal's behalf. The assurance followed Uniyal's allegation that Daler Mehndi performed while drunk.

Pushkar Singh Dhami spoke to Daler Mehndi after the singer's disputed Tehri performance. The outreach followed Mika Singh's demand for an apology from BJP MLA Subodh Uniyal for 'disrespecting' Mehndi during the show.

Mika Singh spoke to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and urged him to seek an apology from Subodh Uniyal. The appeal came after allegations about his elder brother Daler Mehndi's condition during a Navratri performance in Tehri snowballed into a controversy.

Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal confronted singer Daler Mehndi during his performance at the Kunjapuri Mela, triggering a debate over artistic dignity, audience expectations and professional accountability. Here’s what happened and everything you need to know about the controversy.

Ila Arun has backed Daler Mehndi after Uttarakhand Minister Subodh Uniyal questioned whether the singer was drunk during his performance at a fair. She called the incident humiliating and said any concerns should have been addressed privately.

Pushkar Singh Dhami spoke to Mika Singh after Subodh Uniyal publicly reprimanded Daler Mehndi during a performance. The chief minister urged an amicable resolution as calls mounted for the minister to apologise.

An Uttarakhand minister’s onstage rebuke of the Punjabi pop artiste has reignited an uncomfortable debate on the line between artistic dignity and audience entitlement in who gets to judge a performance gone wrong

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has approached PM Modi after Daler Mehndi's confrontation with Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal. The film body has urged public representatives to treat artistes with sensitivity.

Mika Singh challenged MLA Subodh Uniyal to prove Daler Mehndi's Rs 35 lakh payment and apologise. The demand followed allegations that Daler performed under the influence of alcohol at an Uttarakhand event.

Sona Mohapatra has questioned the silence surrounding Daler Mehndi's performances after the Uttarakhand controversy. Her remarks have widened the debate over artistic dignity, professional accountability and respect for audiences.

Veteran actor Anupam Kher defended singer Daler Mehndi after BJP minister Subodh Uniyal confronted him on stage. The actor questioned the public rebuke and urged the entertainment industry to support Mehndi.

Rapper Badshah and comedian Kapil Sharma defended Daler Mehndi after BJP MLA Subodh Uniyal accused him of being intoxicated on stage. Badshah called the public humiliation of an artist “extremely disheartening”.

Singer Mika Singh backed his brother Daler Mehndi after a viral video showed MLA Subodh Uniyal accusing him of being drunk at a show, explaining that the singer is actually recovering from surgery.