Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya has shared his opinion on the controversy surrounding Daler Mehndi’s performance at an event in Uttarakhand. Without directly mentioning Daler’s name, Abhijeet criticised singers who use pre-recorded vocals during live shows. He also supported the minister who questioned a singer’s performance on stage, saying that the official had spoken the truth. His comments have brought fresh attention to the debate over live singing at public events.
Abhijeet recently performed at Chhattisgarh Rajyotsava 2026. A video from the event has now surfaced on social media, in which the singer can be heard speaking about the importance of performing live at concerts. His remarks appear to refer to the incident involving Daler Mehndi, although he did not directly identify the singer.
What Abhijeet Bhattacharya said about Daler Mehndi’s controversy
In the video, Abhijeet spoke about an incident in which a minister walked onto the stage and questioned a singer for allegedly not singing live. Supporting the minister’s decision to raise the issue, Abhijeet said, “If someone is not actually singing live into the microphone, then don’t allow it. A few days ago, there was an incident where a minister came onto the stage and spoke the truth. He said, ‘You are not singing. You can barely stand, and you are not really performing live.’ He spoke the truth. But he ended up becoming the villain in the eyes of many people. Yet this is something that happens on stages everywhere.”
Abhijeet’s statement reflects his concern about singers using recorded vocals during performances that are presented as live shows. He also pointed out that this is not an issue limited to one particular concert but something that happens at events across the country.
What happened during Daler Mehndi’s Uttarakhand performance?
Daler Mehndi recently faced criticism after his performance at an event in Uttarakhand. A minister publicly questioned whether the singer was actually performing live, leading to a disagreement that attracted considerable attention.
The incident sparked discussions on social media, with audiences sharing different opinions about the minister’s remarks and the singer’s performance.
The debate has also raised questions about what audiences should expect when they attend live concerts. While some performances may use backing tracks, Abhijeet’s comments highlight the importance of delivering actual live vocals when an event is presented as a live singing performance.
