Anupam Kher defends Daler Mehndi amid 'drunk' performance claims. Actor Anupam Kher defended singer Daler Mehndi amid allegations of being 'drunk' during his Uttarakhand performance. Criticising Daler's public treatment, Kher said the singer does not drink, to his knowledge, and has been unwell for two to three years. “I am sorry that you have to go through this,” he said, urging the entertainment industry to support Daler publicly.