Popular Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi has finally broken his silence weeks after the controversy surrounding his performance at a cultural event in Uttarakhand. On the occasion of Diwali, the singer shared an emotional message on social media, thanking his fans, family members and the music fraternity for standing by him during the difficult period. Reflecting on the overwhelming support, he said, “What I have experienced recently has touched me in a way that is difficult to put into words.” His statement marks his first public reaction since the incident sparked widespread discussion on social media.
In his heartfelt Diwali post, Daler Mehndi expressed special gratitude to his younger brother and singer Mika Singh, wife Taranpreet Kaur and his children for their constant support. He described his family as his greatest strength and appreciated Mika for standing firmly by him. The singer also thanked fellow artists, industry colleagues and fans across the country who sent him messages, prayers and words of encouragement. He added that although he could not personally respond to every message, he had read and felt the love shown by his supporters.
The controversy dates back to October 18, when Daler Mehndi was performing at the Siddhpeeth Maa Kunjapuri Tourism and Development Fair in New Tehri, Uttarakhand. During the performance, state Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal reportedly interrupted the singer midway through the show and questioned his performance. The minister alleged that Mehndi was not singing properly and raised questions about whether he was performing live or lip-syncing. He also made allegations about the singer being under the influence of alcohol. Videos of the incident subsequently went viral on social media, triggering reactions from fans and members of the entertainment industry.
Following the controversy, Mika Singh publicly defended his brother, stating that Daler had been unwell for the past two years and was still recovering. He also rejected the allegations regarding alcohol consumption. Meanwhile, several people from the music industry expressed support for the singer. In his latest statement, however, Daler Mehndi chose not to directly respond to the allegations or the minister’s remarks. Instead, he focused on expressing gratitude to everyone who stood by him, saying that he would never forget their kindness and affection.