Fresh remarks from Mika Singh have brought another angle to the dispute involving Daler Mehndi and Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal, with the singer discussing the circumstances behind the performance.
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Daler Mehndi stepped in after Sunanda Sharma cancelled Uttarakhand show (PC: Twitter)
The controversy surrounding Daler Mehndi’s performance at a cultural event in Uttarakhand has taken another turn after his brother Mika Singh shared details about how the singer came to be part of the showThe dispute began after MLA Subodh Uniyal alleged that Daler was under the influence of alcohol during his performance at the Kunjapuri Mela in Narendra Nagar, TehriMika has strongly defended his brother and spoken about the circumstances that led to his appearance at the eventHe has also addressed questions about the performance and shared what he claims happened after the allegations came to light.
Mika Singh says Sunanda Sharma cancelled Uttarakhand show
Speaking at a press conference on Friday evening, October 23, Mika revealed that Punjabi singer Sunanda Sharma had originally been booked to perform at the eventAccording to him, she cancelled her appearance a day before the scheduled show and Daler stepped in instead.
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“Unhone Sunanda Sharma ko book kiya tha, unhone ek din pehle hi show cancel kar diyaI think unki koi personal problem hogi; unko bhi bukhaar ho sakta hai, tabiyat kharab bhi.”
Mika suggested that Sunanda may have had personal reasons or health concerns behind the cancellationHe did not claim to know the exact reason for her decisionDaler’s involvement, he explained, came after the organisers faced a last-minute change in the programme.
‘Woh bichare apne bed se uthkar show pe gaye’
Mika also described how his brother agreed to perform despite having to get up from his bedHe used the example to explain how people sometimes step forward to help when someone needs them, even when the timing is inconvenient.
“Woh bichare (Daler) maan gaye, apne bed se uth gaye aur show pe chale gayeKoi bhi aap video dekhoge, log enjoy kar rahe hain,” said MikaHe also pointed to videos of the event, saying the audience appeared to be enjoying the performanceHis remarks were aimed at defending Daler amid the criticism that followed the allegations.
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Mika Singh responds to lip-syncing claims
Mika also addressed claims that Daler had lip-synced during the performanceHe maintained that it was a live show and not a pre-recorded performance“Live show tha, koi CD nahi thiAaj kal log CD mein hi gaate hain, main nahi kahunga ki woh kharab log hainCulture hai, fans aate hain, apne star ko dekhne ke liye, aur woh enjoy karte hain.”
Mika claims Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami apologised
Mika has also claimed that Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami apologised to him on behalf of MLA Subodh Uniyal over the controversyThe claim adds another dimension to the dispute, which has prompted public reactions from musicians and actors.
The allegation that Daler was under the influence of alcohol remains disputedThe claims made by Mika and other supporters reflect their position on the incident, while the full circumstances surrounding the performance have not been independently established.
