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Daler Mehndi thanks supporters after Uttarakhand concert controversy
Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi thanked supporters in a Diwali message after a controversy over a performance in Uttarakhand.
At a cultural event in New Tehri, minister Subodh Uniyal interrupted and reprimanded Mehndi on stage.
Uniyal questioned Mehndi’s conduct and suggested he was intoxicated; Mehndi’s brother, singer Mika Singh, said Mehndi had been unwell.
The confrontation spread widely on social media, and Mika and other celebrities criticised the minister.
In his message, Mehndi praised his family, fans and colleagues for standing by him, especially Mika, but did not explain what happened at the event.
He said he would remember their kindness, and no further action or response was given.
Daler Mehndi thanked his family, fans and entertainment colleagues for supporting him during a controversy over his Uttarakhand performance.
In an Instagram note shared around Diwali, he said their support had deeply affected him and that he would remember their kindness.
He singled out his brother, singer Mika Singh, and also thanked his wife and children.
Mehndi did not directly address the allegations about his performance.
The controversy followed a public confrontation with Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal at a cultural event.
- Who
- Singer Daler Mehndi, Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal and supporters including singer Mika Singh.
- What
- Mehndi thanked supporters after a controversy over his performance at a Uttarakhand event. Uniyal had reprimanded him on stage and questioned his conduct.
- When
- Mehndi shared his note around Diwali 2026, weeks after the performance. The event took place on October 18, according to the Indian Express.
- Where
- The Siddhpeeth Maa Kunjapuri Tourism and Development Fair in New Tehri, Uttarakhand.
- Why
- Uniyal alleged that Mehndi seemed disoriented and was lip-syncing; Mika Singh said Mehndi was unwell. Mehndi’s note did not directly address the dispute.
Subodh Uniyal
Daler Mehndi and his supporters
Performance conduct
Subodh Uniyal
Uniyal said Mehndi seemed disoriented and was not singing live.
Daler Mehndi and his supporters
Mika Singh said Mehndi was unwell, and supporters criticised Uniyal for reprimanding him publicly.
Daler Mehndi performed at the Siddhpeeth Maa Kunjapuri Tourism and Development Fair in Uttarakhand, according to the Indian Express.
Uniyal reprimanded Mehndi on stage, and a clip of the confrontation circulated widely on social media.
Mika Singh and other celebrities criticised Uniyal; Mika said Mehndi was unwell during the performance.
Mehndi shared an Instagram note thanking his family, fans and entertainment colleagues for their support.
- Event
- Siddhpeeth Maa Kunjapuri Tourism and Development Fair
- Location
- New Tehri, Uttarakhand
- Performance date
- October 18, according to the Indian Express
- Minister
- Subodh Uniyal
- Singer and supporter
- Daler Mehndi and Mika Singh
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What people are saying
You cannot even speak, so how are you going to sing?
He seemed disoriented on stage and didn't seem to be able to even keep standing. Besides this, he was only lip-syncing to his songs.
I have read your messages, heard your words and felt your prayers. And through it all, I have felt deeply humbled and grateful.
My brother Mika stood up for me like a force to reckon with.