I Honey Singh has postponed the release of the teaser for his upcoming track ‘Moonlight’ due to the ongoing student-led protests across the country. The musician shared the update on Instagram, explaining that he wanted to respect the feelings surrounding the protests before releasing new music. Earlier in the day, Honey Singh had announced that the teaser of ‘Moonlight’ would be unveiled at 11 am. However, as the protests gained momentum and conversations surrounding the movement intensified online, he decided to postpone the launch.
Yo Yo Honey Singh delays ‘Moonlight’ teaser after expressing solidarity with students protesting alleged NEET irregularities: ‘India’s youth is immortal’
Honey Singh stands with the youth of India
Through a series of Instagram stories, Honey Singh expressed his solidarity with the protesting students and praised the determination of the country’s youth.Calling the ‘Youth of India’ ‘immortal’, the singer said he had chosen to postpone the teaser release due to the prevailing atmosphere. He also prayed to Lord Mahadev to bless the youth with strength and endurance before concluding his message with ‘Jai Hind’. ‘Moonlight’ teaser has now been rescheduled for a July 24 release.
The film industry is rallying behind the movement
Honey Singh joins a growing list of celebrities who have publicly supported the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest and the students taking part in it. Actors Prakash Raj, Sonakshi Sinha, Shabana Azmi, Dia Mirza and Sonu Sood have shared messages of support for the movement on social media.Sonakshi Sinha also posted emotional photographs showing injured protesters from the ‘Chalo Sansad’ march, expressing her concern over the developments.
Diljit Dosanjh also reacts
From the music industry, Diljit Dosanjh also spoke out against the alleged brutality faced by protesters during the demonstrations. His reaction drew widespread attention, especially since he had previously responded to criticism for his silence on the issue before extending his support to the movement.
Veteran actors join the protest
Veteran actors Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi were present at the CJP protest, where they were seen alongside the students participating in the demonstration. Several videos from the protest site showing the two actors interacting with protesters have gone viral on social media. Actor Vijay Varma also reacted to the developments, taking a swipe at people who unfollowed him after he expressed his support for the CJP protest.
Honey Singh’s musical journey
Yo Yo Honey Singh emerged as one of the biggest names in Indian pop and rap after introducing a mix of Punjabi pop and desi hip-hop to mainstream audiences. With chartbusters like ‘Brown Rang’, ‘Angrezi Beat’ and ‘Lungi Dance’, the singer established himself as one of the most popular and highest paid music artists in Bollywood.Her upcoming track ‘Moonlight’ has already created quite a buzz online, with fans eagerly awaiting its release, which is now slated for July 24.