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Uttarakhand minister reveals Daler Mehndi paid ₹35 lakh for event
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 01:33 PM
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An Uttarakhand minister disclosed that singer Daler Mehndi was paid ₹35 lakh for a state event, a statement made while criticizing the artist's professional conduct.
A senior minister from Uttarakhand has disclosed the financial details regarding a recent event featuring the popular singer Daler Mehndi. According to the minister, the state government paid a sum of ₹35 lakh to the artist for his performance.
The revelation of the fee came alongside a critique of the singer's professionalism. The minister expressed dissatisfaction with Mehndi's conduct during the engagement, suggesting that the artist did not meet the expected standards of professional behavior for such an official or public event.
While the specific nature of the event was not detailed in the immediate statement, the focus of the minister's remarks was on the contrast between the significant payment made and the perceived lack of professionalism from the performer. This incident has sparked discussion regarding the contractual obligations and conduct of celebrities hired for state-sponsored functions.
The revelation of the fee came alongside a critique of the singer's professionalism. The minister expressed dissatisfaction with Mehndi's conduct during the engagement, suggesting that the artist did not meet the expected standards of professional behavior for such an official or public event.
While the specific nature of the event was not detailed in the immediate statement, the focus of the minister's remarks was on the contrast between the significant payment made and the perceived lack of professionalism from the performer. This incident has sparked discussion regarding the contractual obligations and conduct of celebrities hired for state-sponsored functions.