{
  "id": 16276709,
  "title": "‘Daler Mehndi broke down crying’: Mika recalls brother’s reaction after controversy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/daler-mehndi-broke-down-crying-mika-recalls-brothers-reaction-after",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T03:53:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/daler-mehndi-broke-down-crying-mika-reaction-after-controversy-10934580/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After a cultural performance in Uttarakhand, cabinet minister Subodh Uniyal accused singer Daler Mehndi of being intoxicated on stage. The incident sparked controversy, but Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has now extended support to Mehndi. Mika Singh, Daler's brother, met the CM and affirmed that Daler will be invited to the event with respect and love. Mika recounted that Daler broke down in tears after the incident, expressing emotional distress. The CM assured Mika and Daler that they would always be welcomed to Uttarakhand.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Daler Mehndi cried after cultural performance controversy.",
    "Subodh Uniyal accused Mehndi of being intoxicated.",
    "Mika Singh confirmed brother's emotional distress."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}