Mumbai, Oct. 20 -- Rapper Badshah has extended his support to Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi following the controversy over his performance at an event in Uttarakhand, saying artists who have contributed significantly to the music industry deserve dignity and respect.

Badshah took to social media to defend the veteran singer after Mehndi faced criticism over his on-stage appearance at the Maa Kunjapuri Mela in Tehri Garhwal.

The controversy erupted after Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal alleged that the singer appeared disoriented and was lip-syncing during his performance.

"Daler Mehndi paaji is a legend. Period. You can express disappointment. But publicly humiliating an artist who has given so much to our music industry is ex...