Celebrities Support Daler Mehndi After Uttarakhand Stage Incident
· Entertainment · Indian Express, Times of India
Veteran singer Daler Mehndi faced public humiliation during a live performance in Uttarakhand when Minister Subodh Uniyal questioned whether he was singing live or performing to a pre-recorded track. The minister further questioned Mehndi's ability to perform, asking how he could sing if he was unable to speak properly. Following the viral circulation of the video, several prominent figures from the film, television, and music industries came forward to support the singer. Artists including Jasmine Bhasin, Aly Goni, Shaan, Badshah, Palash Sen, Anupam Kher, Kapil Sharma, and Mika Singh condemned the public criticism. Jasmine Bhasin criticised the organiser and the minister on Instagram, stating that any grievances should be addressed privately rather than humiliating an established artist publicly.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing debate surrounding artist respect and stage decorum during public events in India, drawing widespread condemnation from the entertainment industry.
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