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Anupam Kher supports Daler Mehndi after concert controversy in Uttarakhand
- •Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal stopped singer Daler Mehndi's live concert midway at the Kunjapuri Fair in Tehri.
- •The minister accused Daler Mehndi of being drunk and questioned his ability to perform on stage.
- •Bollywood actor Anupam Kher came out in support of the singer, criticizing the minister for publicly reprimanding him.
- •Anupam Kher revealed that Daler Mehndi has been suffering from an illness for the past two to three years and deserved respect for his decades of contribution to music.
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During the cultural evening of the Siddhapeeth Maa Kunjapuri Tourism and Development Fair in Tehri, Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal interrupted Daler Mehndi's live concert on stage. The minister accused the singer of being drunk and unable to perform properly, citing religious sentiments and the sanctity of the Navratri event.
Bollywood actor Anupam Kher supported Daler Mehndi in a social media video, stating that the singer does not drink and has been ill for the past two to three years. Kher criticized the minister's decision to reprimand Mehndi publicly in front of the audience, arguing that any concerns should have been addressed privately.
Actor Anupam Kher noted that Daler Mehndi has been unwell for two to three years but likely performed to fulfill a commitment. Additionally, Mehndi's brother, Mika Singh, disclosed that the singer had recently undergone a major surgery and defended him against alcohol allegations.
