Controversy continues to swirl around Punjabi rockstar Daler Mehndi following an incident in Uttarakhand where a cabinet minister stopped his performance and reprimanded him on stage. As the video went viral across social media platforms, triggering an outpouring of support from various prominent entertainment personalities, veteran actor Anupam Kher has now added his voice to the growing chorus, releasing a video statement from abroad to express his deep dismay.
Anupam Kher Condemns Public Humiliation From Abroad
Sharing his thoughts through a video post, Anupam Kher revealed that he was deeply hurt after watching the footage from overseas. He questioned the approach taken by cabinet minister Subodh Uniyal, pointing out that grievances could easily have been expressed privately rather than publicly humiliating a veteran artist on stage. He emphasized that there are multiple civil ways to communicate dissatisfaction while maintaining the basic dignity of the individual standing before the audience.
Decades-Long Friendship And Health Issues
In his accompanying caption and video message, Anupam Kher strongly defended his long-time friend, noting that he has known Daler Mehndi for 30 to 35 years. He firmly stated that to his personal knowledge, the singer does not consume alcohol. Furthermore, the actor explained that the musician has been battling health complications for quite some time, which has affected his stage performances and physical stamina.
Wider Industry Support For The Singer
The incident has united a large segment of the music and film fraternity behind Daler Mehndi. Artists such as Mika Singh, Badshah, Palash Sen, Kapil Sharma, Harshdeep Kaur, and Alisha Chinai have rallied to his defence, repeatedly highlighting that the singer was struggling with health issues rather than anything else. Following in their footsteps, Anupam Kher has urged other members of the entertainment industry to stand by the singer during this controversy.
