Published 19:44 IST, September 11th 2020

Yo Yo Honey Singh opens up about his 'dark phase', says Deepika Padukone helped him

In a recent interview, Yo Yo Honey Singh opened up about his dark phase of life. He said it was a terrible time but his family and friends supported him.

Reported by: Mamta Raut
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Yo Yo Honey Singh is one of famous rap sensations of Indian music industry. From Blue Eyes to Desi Kalakaar, he has given several iconic foot-tapping numbers that yet makes audiences groove. Honey Singh’s journey wasn’t an easy one and his alcohol diction haven’t been a secret.

At a point, in his career, his worsened condition compelled him to take a 2-year-long hiatus from his music career. w, in a recent interview with Pinkvilla, musician got candid about his dark phase of life and how people from industry supported him

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Honey Singh opens up about alcoholism

During interaction, Honey said that it was a ‘terrible’ phase for him and revealed that his diction to alcohol took a major toll on his mental health. He ded that he was unable to sleep at nights and it almost took him 3-4 months to actually understand crisis and accept it. Honey believes that an artist is thing less than a mirror to his audiences and hence he decided to speak up about issue rar than keeping it under wraps.

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According to musician, whenever people asked him ‘where he h disappeared for two years’. He took responsibility and justified that he was ‘unwell’. He recalled making 'Dheere Dheere' for Hrithik Roshan and revealed he me it while he was struggling with mental issues. Giving credit to his family, artist ded that his loved-ones h his backbone even during dark days.

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While concluding his interview, he revealed that even acquaintance from Bollywood industry extended ir support to him. Mentioning name of his Lungi Dance partner, Deepika Pukone, he exclaimed that Pmaavat actor went through a similar phase in her life and understanding Honey’s situation, she immediately shared her Delhi-based doctor’s contact with rap artist. Expressing that he feels blessed after recovering, he stated that everyone ‘prayed for him’.

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On professional front, In 2020, Honey Singh has released 4 independent singles in collaborating with prominent singers from industry. Loca, Moscow Mashuka and Billo Tu Agg Ae were some of his recent art pieces. His recently released music single is namely First Kiss.

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19:44 IST, September 11th 2020