New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi is in the spotlight after a controversy over his performance at a Navratri event in Uttarakhand, where state cabinet minister Subodh Uniyal publicly reprimanded him on stage. The minister has since claimed that the singer was paid Rs.35 lakh for the performance but failed to deliver as expected.

The incident, which happened at the cultural evening of the historic 'Siddhpeeth Maa Kunjapuri Tourism and Development Fair' in New Tehri, has also renewed interest in Mehndi's earnings and wealth.

The reported wealth of the singer is estimated around Rs.124 crore. His monthly income is estimated at Rs.40 lakh, while his annual income is pegged at Rs.15 crore, according to Moneymint.com. He is al...