The night the Siddhpeeth Maa Kunjapuri fair turned into a theater of drama, Minister Subodh Uniyal’s mic crackled into Daler Mehndi’s set. The Punjabi anthem king, who had just earned ₹35 lakh for his performance, was met with a sudden, harsh critique that suggested he had lost his mind on stage.
Mika Singh, who shares a stage name but not an alcohol habit with his brother, took to Instagram early Wednesday, thanking a legion of fans, singers and friends. He fired a challenge at the minister, demanding proof that Daler ever drank, and threatened to quit singing if the claim held water.
Uniyal, after the backlash, tried to justify his outburst in an ANI interview, saying Daler’s lip‑syncing and apparent disorientation offended the audience. He reminded that the artist was offered a big fee but failed to honor his art.
The industry’s own choir joined in – Anupam Kher, Rajpal Yadav, Badshah and Kapil Sharma all posted supportive messages, calling the minister’s tone ‘unfair’ and underscoring Daler’s commitment despite health issues.
The episode is more than a spat; it’s a litmus test for how public figures are treated on stage and how quickly a social media storm can rally a nation’s star power behind one man. With Daler’s next tour slated for early 2027, the backlash may just become a catalyst for a comeback that’s as loud as his signature ‘Bolo Bolo’.