Singer Daler Mehndi faces an ongoing controversy after an on-stage confrontation during a performance in Uttarakhand, involving a cabinet minister who reprimands him over allegations that he was intoxicated and was not singing live. Daler Mehndi’s son, Gurdeep Mehndi, publicly addresses the incident, describing it as hurtful to the family. He says he was outside India when the controversy surfaced and returned to speak with his father.
Across outlets, the focus stays on Gurdeep’s account and the broader backlash from the entertainment industry. Gurdeep thanks supporters, including Punjabi singer Mika Singh, and says his father responded with humour and positivity when they discussed what happened. Other celebrities also condemn the minister’s handling of the situation, arguing it should have been handled privately rather than in front of an audience. Times of India reports that Uttarakhand’s chief minister has stepped in to ease tension around Daler’s reputation, while Free Press Journal highlights additional reactions from prominent figures such as actor Neil Nitin Mukesh, who calls the moment humiliating and urges respect for artists.
