{
  "id": 15752807,
  "title": "What is Daler Mehndi's net worth? Minister Subodh Uniyal claims singer got ₹35 lakh for Uttarakhand event amid row",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/what-is-daler-mehndis-net-worth-minister-subodh-uniyal-claims-singer",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T14:32:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/india/what-is-daler-mehndis-net-worth-minister-subodh-uniyal-claims-singer-got-rs-35-lakh-for-uttarakhand-event-amid-row-11792501608639.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi faced criticism after Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal accused him of lip-syncing and appearing disoriented during a Navratri performance, and he claimed singer was paid at ₹35 lakh for the event.",
  "key_points": [
    "Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi paid ₹35 lakh for Uttarakhand event",
    "Minister Subodh Uniyal criticized performance, alleging non-delivery",
    "Mehndi's son Mika Singh defends brother amid controversy"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Minister stands over remarks on rape cases amid legal row",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/minister-stands-over-remarks-on-rape-cases-amid-legal-row",
        "published": "2026-10-20T05:35:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "‘Shouldn’t have come if unwell’: Uttarakhand Minister hits back as Daler Mehndi row escalates",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/shouldnt-have-come-if-unwell-uttarakhand-minister-hits-back-as-daler",
        "published": "2026-10-20T16:21:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}