Mumbai: Singer Gurdeep Mehndi has responded to veteran singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya’s recent remarks on his father, Daler Mehndi, addressing the matter during a live performance in front of an audience. In a video from the performance, Gurdeep is seen expressing his disappointment over Abhijeet’s comments while reiterating the values he has learnt from his father over the years.
Speaking about Daler Mehndi’s approach to performing, Gurdeep shared that his father has always taught him to sing live and never rely on lip-syncing. Having grown up watching his father perform, Gurdeep said that live singing has always been an integral part of the Mehndi family’s musical ethos.
Taking Abhijeet Bhattacharya’s name, Gurdeep expressed his disappointment, saying, “Dada se main yeh umeed nahi kar raha tha ki woh aisa bolenge.” His remark reflected his surprise at the veteran singer’s statement, given the respect he holds for him.
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Oct 27, 2026Gurdeep also highlighted that live performances are not always perfect, with technical and performance-related variations being a part of the experience. Emphasising this, he said, “Something’s plus-minus hota rehta hai.”
The singer’s response comes in the wake of the controversy surrounding Daler Mehndi’s performance at a cultural event in Uttarakhand, where a minister questioned the singer’s performance and alleged that he was lip-syncing. The incident subsequently drew reactions from members of the music fraternity, including Abhijeet Bhattacharya.
Through his response, Gurdeep has highlighted the importance of live performance while expressing his disappointment over the remarks made about his father. The video has brought renewed attention to the ongoing discussion around live singing and the expectations surrounding artists on stage.
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