Rajpal Yadav backs Daler Mehndi after minister reprimands him:Says, ‘Daler Paaji does not drink alcohol’; Anupam Kher, Kapil Sharma and others show support

Actor Rajpal Yadav has supported Daler Mehndi following the controversy involving the singer in Uttarakhand. During an event, Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal had reprimanded Daler Mehndi on stage. The minister had accused the singer of drinking alcohol. Rajpal shared a video objecting to the minister’s conduct. Rajpal said that Daler Mehndi does not drink alcohol and is currently facing health problems. Several celebrities, including Anupam Kher, Kapil Sharma, Badshah, Mika Singh, Shaan and Jasmin Bhasin, have publicly condemned humiliating an artist on a public platform in support of Daler Mehndi. Minister’s statement against the dignity of the office: Rajpal Yadav In a video posted on social media, Rajpal Yadav said he was expressing his views as an art lover and a student. He said the way a respected minister used abusive language on stage against a legendary singer such as Daler Mehndi did not befit the office. Rajpal said the minister’s attitude made it seem as though he had bought art itself, whereas art can never be bought. He made it clear that Daler paaji does not consume alcohol and had also been unwell recently during the shooting of the film Welcome to the Jungle. Publicly humiliating someone is wrong: Jasmine Bhasin Reality show star and actress Jasmine Bhasin also defended Daler Mehndi, reacting on social media. Jasmine wrote that if an organiser or promoter had any issue with the artist, it should have been discussed privately. She said no one has the right to insult an artist in front of cameras and on stage, because the stage is a sacred place for an artist. Accusing someone of drinking alcohol without knowing the real reason is shameful. Anupam Kher said – Daler Mehndi does not drink alcohol Anupam Kher said, “I have known Daler Mehndi for the past 25 to 30 years. I can say that he does not drink alcohol. In fact, he is one of the finest human beings I have ever met. He may be unwell.” Several industry veterans express their displeasure After the incident came to light, several Bollywood celebrities came out in support of Daler Mehndi. Singers Shaan, Badshah, Palash Sen and Mika Singh, along with comedian Kapil Sharma, also condemned the public humiliation. The artists said that Daler Mehndi is a veteran of the Indian music industry and has been entertaining audiences for decades. Such behaviour is unacceptable under any circumstances. Controversy over Uttarakhand cultural programme He had arrived to perform at the Kunjapuri Mela held in Narendra Nagar, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, on Sunday night (18 October). Uttarakhand minister and local MLA Subodh Uniyal, who attended the event as the chief guest, strongly reprimanded him. Angered that he was not singing in his original voice, the minister went on stage and told Daler Mehndi, “You cannot even speak properly, so how will you sing? You were invited here to entertain the people.” A video of the incident is going viral on social media. People are alleging that Daler Mehndi arrived on stage under the influence of alcohol.