Daler Mehndi breaks his silence after Uttarakhand stage controversy: 'Family is my biggest strength'; thanks Mika Singh and fans
PTC Web Desk: Singer Daler Mehndi has spoken publicly for the first time since a controversy at a cultural event in Uttarakhand, where a state minister criticised him from the stage. In a message posted on his official social media account, Mehndi said it was difficult to describe what he had been through and how it had affected him. He thanked the people who stood by him during the episode.
The message came as part of his Diwali greetings. Daler Mehndi wrote that he has received affection from audiences for years, through his songs and at performances everywhere, but that the support shown to him in recent days was something he could never fully thank people for. He extended his gratitude to his family, his fans and members of the music industry.
'Family is who stands with you'
Daler Mehndi singled out his brother, singer Mika Singh, his wife Tarundeep and their children, Rabab, Ajit and Prabhjot. He said Mika backed him firmly, his wife kept his spirits up and the children gave him unconditional love.
Reflecting on the idea of family, Daler Mehndi said it is not limited to blood relations and also includes those who stay beside a person in difficult times. He said he considered himself fortunate to have witnessed such an outpouring of affection in his own lifetime.
What happened in Tehri
The row dates back to October 18, when Mehndi performed at the Siddhpeeth Maa Kunjapuri Tourism and Development Fair in Tehri district. During the programme, Uttarakhand Health Minister Subodh Uniyal went on stage and alleged that the singer was performing while drunk and misleading the audience. The minister also referred to an incident in which another singer was assaulted and made sharp remarks in that context.
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