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Badshah Backs Legend Daler Mehndi Amid Alcohol Claims and Public Humiliation
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News18•20-10-2026, 18:45
Badshah Backs Legend Daler Mehndi Amid Alcohol Claims and Public Humiliation
- •Rapper Badshah supported veteran singer Daler Mehndi following controversy over his performance at the Kunjapuri Fair in Uttarakhand.
- •Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal had interrupted Mehndi's performance, alleging he consumed alcohol before taking the stage.
- •Badshah stated that while people can express disappointment, publicly humiliating an artist who contributed immensely to Indian music is disheartening.
- •Other artists including Mika Singh and Palash Sen also came out in strong support of Daler Mehndi against online trolling and negativity.
- •Mika Singh publicly vowed to quit singing if anyone could prove that Daler Mehndi consumes alcohol.
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Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal interrupted Daler Mehndi's performance on October 18, 2026, alleging that the singer was lip-syncing and had consumed alcohol before taking the stage.
Rapper Badshah expressed strong disappointment on Instagram, calling Daler Mehndi a legend and stating that veteran artists who have contributed significantly to Indian music deserve dignity and respect, especially when vulnerable.
Mika Singh defended his brother by denying the alcohol claims, challenging anyone to prove Daler consumes alcohol, and explaining that Daler has been unwell and recovering from major surgery over the past two years.
