‘Shouldn’t have come if unwell’: Uttarakhand Minister hits back as Daler Mehndi row escalates

Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi is under scrutiny after a performance controversy at a Navratri event in Uttarakhand. State cabinet minister Subodh Uniyal publicly reprimanded the artist during the event, claiming he was paid ₹35 lakh for his performance but failed to deliver. Mehndi, who is reportedly worth ₹124 crore, has an estimated monthly income of ₹40 lakh and annual income of ₹15 crore.

Allegations of him appearing disoriented and lip-syncing during the performance have been made, though these have not been independently verified. Mehndi's son, Mika Singh, has defended his brother, emphasizing his long career and questioning the validity of the accusations against him.