What Is Daler Mehndi's Net Worth? Minister Subodh Uniyal Claims Singer Got ₹35 Lakh For Uttarakhand Event Amid Row

(MENAFN- Live Mint) Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi is in the spotlight after a controversy over his performance at a Navratri event in Uttarakhand, where state cabinet minister Subodh Uniyal publicly reprimanded him on stage. The minister has since claimed that the singer was paid ₹35 lakh for the performance but failed to deliver as expected.

The incident, which happened at the cultural evening of the historic 'Siddhpeeth Maa Kunjapuri Tourism and Development Fair' in New Tehri, has also renewed interest in Mehndi's earnings and wealth.

The singer's reported wealth is estimated to be around ₹124 crore. His monthly income is estimated at ₹40 lakh, while his annual income is pegged at ₹15 crore, according to Moneymint. He is also said to own miscellaneous assets valued at approximately ₹9.36 crore.

However, this is an unofficial estimate and has not been independently verified or confirmed by the singer.

What Uniyal claimed

Speaking to ANI, the Uttarakhand minister said the singer appeared disoriented and was allegedly lip-syncing instead of singing live.

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"He is a big artist. If a big artist doesn't do justice to their art...He seemed disoriented on stage and didn't seem to be able to even keep standing. Besides this, he was only lip-syncing to his songs. I told him that he is a big artist and he should do justice to his art; he had been offered ₹35 lakh to come and perform, but he was not even singing. So, I expressed my resentment," Uniyal said.

During the on-stage exchange, the minister was also heard telling the singer,“You cannot even speak, so how are you going to sing?”

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Uniyal also questioned whether Mehndi had maintained the decorum expected at the religious event, which was being held during Navratri. The minister alleged that the singer was under the influence of alcohol. These allegations have not been independently established.

Uttarakhand event controversy: Mika Singh, Kapil Sharma and Badshah defend Daler Mehndi

Mika Singh defended his elder brother Mehndi in an Instagram video on Tuesday, challenging claims that the 59-year-old singer was under the influence of alcohol during his Uttarakhand performance. He said Mehndi had remained a superstar for three decades and questioned whether anyone had ever seen him drinking. Mika also stated that artists sometimes honour performance commitments despite being unwell, including when they have a high fever.

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Comedian Kapil Sharma shared Mika's post, revealing that Mehndi had recently undergone a serious surgery and urging people to be more considerate of others. Singer Badshah also slammed the public humiliation of Mehndi, describing him as a legend who deserved dignity and respect, particularly when dealing with health challenges.

Mehndi is known for hits such as "Tunak Tunak Tun", "Bolo Ta Ra",“Ho Jayegi Balle Balle” and others.

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