FWICE has come out in support of singer Daler Mehendi amid the Uttarakhand controversy, stating that he is not a consumer of alcohol and was recovering from health issues and surgery. The organisation urged authorities and event organisers to handle concerns about artists with sensitivity and professionalism.
Anupam Kher has backed Daler Mehndi after a video showing Uttarakhand Minister Subodh Uniyal confronting the singer on stage went viral. Kher defended the singer’s professionalism, expressed concern about his health and urged the entertainment industry to speak up.