{
  "id": 17067190,
  "title": "‘Artists Are Human Too’: Punjabi Singer Gurdas Maan Backs Daler Mehndi After Uttarakhand Event Row, Asks People To Approach Situation With Compassion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/artists-are-human-too-punjabi-singer-gurdas-maan-backs-daler-mehndi",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-29T12:51:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/artists-are-human-too-gurdas-maan-backs-daler-mehndi-after-uttarakhand-event-row-asks-people-to-approach-situation-with-compassion"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Punjabi singer Gurdas Maan has come to the defense of Daler Mehndi, emphasizing that artists are human too and should be given understanding. The controversy erupted after Mehndi's performance at the Siddhpeeth Maa Kunjapuri Tourism and Development Fair in Uttarakhand, where Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal accused the singer of performing under the influence of alcohol and criticized his ability to sing. Uniyal suggested that Mehndi was disoriented and lip-syncing during the event, claims that have not been substantiated by a medical examination. In an interview with The Times of India, Gurdas clarified that artists always strive to give their best to their fans, even when facing health issues or personal challenges. He stated, “An artist’s journey is often more complex than what we see from the outside.” Gurdas urged people to approach the situation with empathy, advising them to “approach every situation with compassion, give the benefit of the doubt, and allow due process to take its course.”",
  "summary": "Punjabi singer Gurdas Maan has reacted to the controversy surrounding Daler Mehndi , emphasising that artists are human too and deserve understanding. Coming out in support of Daler, Gurdas said that artists always try to give their best to their fans, even when dealing with health issues or personal challenges. Speaking to The Times of India, Gurdas said, “An artist’s journey is often more…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "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."
}