Mumbai, Oct. 20 -- Singer Mika Singh has come out in support of his elder brother, Daler Mehndi, after the veteran singer faced allegations of lip-syncing during a recent performance.

Expressing his disappointment over the controversy, Mika Singh urged the media to verify facts before publishing reports, adding that such unverified claims can damage an artist's reputation.

"A special request to our media friends: Please verify the facts before publishing any news! If someone makes allegations without proof, please don't believe them blindly or spread the news without checking the truth. The way Daler Mehndi was treated on stage was disappointing. A respected minister came on stage and made allegations about him drinking alcohol. But bef...