Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh has broken his silence on the domestic abuse and infidelity accusations levelled against him by his wife Shalini Talwar. In a statement that he shared on social media late Friday, the Punjabi rapper mentioned that he is responding to the allegations now because his family – his parents and sister – has also been targetted.
Earlier this week, Honey Singh’s wife Shalini Talwar filed a case of domestic violence against him at the Tis Hazari Court in Delhi. Shalini has sought ₹10 crore in compensation.
Honey Singh wrote in a note, “I am deeply pained and distressed by the false and malicious allegations levied against we and my family by any companion/wife of 20 years, Mrs. Shalini Talwar. The allegations are severely odious. I have never issued a public statement or press note in the past despite being subjected to harsh criticism for my lyrics, speculation on my health, & negative media coverage in general. However, I see no merit in maintaining a studied silence this time because some of the allegations have been directed at my family — my old parents and younger sister — who have stood by me during some very difficult and trying times and comprise my world. The allegations are cynical and defaming in nature.”
For those unversed, Honey Singh and Talwar got married at a Delhi gurudwara in 2011. Honey Singh introduced his fans to his wife in the year 2014 during an episode of reality show India’s Rawstar. Shalini is quite active on social media and keeps on sharing posts with her husband. However, for the past few days, she has been sharing cryptic posts hinting at something wrong going on in her life.
