Daler Mehndi issued his first statement after a controversy where Uttarakhand MLA Subodh Uniyal stopped his Navratri concert. The singer thanked his brother Mika Singh and wife Taran for their support. He said, "My brother Mika stood up for me like a force to reckon with." He felt truly grateful.
Daler Mehndi has issued the first statement after his drunk video controversy during Navratri. In a not shared on the occasion of Diwali, the singer thanked his brother Mika Singh and family members for supporting him.
Daler Mehndi, a Punjabi singer who was landed in a controversy after Uttarakhand MLA Subodh Uniyal stopped his concert during the Navratri fair by claiming that he sang songs under the influence of alcohol, has shared his first statement on social media. In his statement on Diwali, the singer thanked fans and family for giving abundant love and support to him. Especially, Mehndi mentioned his brother Mika Singh, wife Taran and other family members by standing by him like strong pillars of support. Daler shared his statement on his Instagram handle and added a heart emoji in the caption.
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In the note, Daler Mehndi mentioned that he never experienced such a situation in his three-decade-long singing career. He stated, "Over the years, I have received so much love through my music, and on every stage I have stood. But what I have experienced recently has touched me in a way that is difficult to put into words. The way you stood by me, the way you spoke for me, the faith you showed in me and the love you gave me - I don't think I can ever fully express what it has meant to me."
Daler Mehndi thanked his singer-brother Mika Singh for supporting him like a force to reckon with. While talking about Mika Singh, the Rang De Basanti singer said, "My family has been my greatest strength through this time. My brother Mika stood up for me like a force to reckon with." He also thanked his family members and people from the entertainment industry for showing their support in the controversy.
While referring to Ik Onkar, the singer stated that the spirit of togetherness and the importance of people is very important during difficult times. He wrote, "Through all of this, you have reminded me of IK ONKAR in its truest spirit - that we are all one, bound by love and respect. I have always believed that family is not only the people we are born into but also the people who stand beside us when we need them most. Today, I understand that feeling more deeply than ever."
The Punjabi singer also reflected on how such controversies affect an artist. He feels fortunate to get support from his fans and family. He concluded his note by stating, "This Diwali, the diyas will shine in every home, but mere dil mein jo roshni aap sabke pyaar ne jagayi hai, woh mere liye sabse khaas hai."
Subodh Uniyal Denies Apologising To Daler Mehndi
A few days ago, Mika Singh officially announced that he has put the issue to the rest after he claimed that Uttarakhand MLA Subodh Uniyal apologised to Daler Mehnd. However, the minister denied such claims and said that Mika is spreading false news. Stay tuned for more updates!