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A video from Daler Mehndi's Uttarakhand performance went viral after a minister interrupted him.
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News18•21-10-2026, 10:36
Sona Mohapatra Backs Uttarakhand Row Claims Against Daler Mehndi
  • •Singer Sona Mohapatra recalled that Daler Mehndi appeared disoriented and struggled to hold a note during a show in Delhi earlier this year.
  • •She highlighted the importance of professional accountability towards fans and questioned if staying silent out of respect was actually enabling the issue.
  • •Sona emphasized that while veteran artists deserve dignity and empathy, paying audiences and organizers also deserve honesty and respect.
  • •She noted that an artist's legacy does not exempt them from fulfilling their professional duties or acknowledging when they are unable to perform.

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Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal interrupted Daler Mehndi's live Navratri concert on stage, stating that the singer was struggling to speak properly and questioning how he could sing. Local reports and allegations also claimed the singer appeared intoxicated and was using recorded tracks instead of singing live.

Sona Mohapatra recalled that Daler Mehndi also appeared disoriented and struggled to hold a note during a show in Delhi earlier this year. While acknowledging his veteran legacy, she emphasized that professional accountability, respect for audiences, and honest performances are essential.

Mika Singh strongly defended his brother Daler Mehndi on Instagram, criticizing people for trolling him without knowing the facts and questioning whether anyone had actually seen the 30-year superstar drinking alcohol.