Trigger Warning: This article contains references to alcohol and drug addiction.Singer and rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh once again spoke about the darkest phase of his life, revealing how superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar repeatedly warned him against taking drugs during the peak of his fame.
Honey Singh, who hid from the limelight for several years while battling addiction and bipolar disorder, spoke about his struggles during a recent appearance on the podcast.Speaking candidly with ABtalks about the years between 2011 and 2014, Honey Singh admitted that massive fame and financial success had completely changed him as a person. “I wasn’t happy. I was at my peak in 2013 and 2014. I wasn’t in my right mind.
My ideology was different at that time. When I did that, I walked differently, talked differently, and disrespected everyone. I thought I had done it all. I even confess that I used to call myself God.The singer also admitted that drugs and arrogance pushed him into a dangerous psychological state. “I was making money and achieving success at a very young age, and while doing so, I was also doing drugs. I was in a very diabolical state of mind.”
“I didn’t like this version of myself,” he added.
Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar tried to warn him
During the conversation, Honey Singh revealed that many Bollywood stars noticed his destructive lifestyle and advised him to change before it is too late. The rapper recalls his close interaction with actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar during his meteoric rise in the industry. According to him, their stable personalities left a lasting impression on him.“I don’t want to blame the entertainment industry for anything. I have had the opportunity to share screen space with legends and get personal access to their lives at a very young age. People like Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar are simple people, there is no darkness in them,” he said.Honey Singh especially remembered Shah Rukh Khan repeatedly warning him about his habits. “They were watching me and telling me to stay away from what I was doing because it was wrong.
Especially Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar. Shah Rukh Khan has told me many times that this will ruin you, destroy you, destroy you.
The fall of Honey Singh afterDesi Kalkar ‘
Honey Singh was at the peak of his popularity after the success of songs like ‘Desi Kalakaar’, but behind the scenes, his personal life was on the rise. The singer later revealed that he had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder while also struggling severely with substance abuse.
By 2017, things had become unbearable, leading him to step away from music and public life completely.In a previous interview with Lallantup, Honey Singh spoke about the seriousness of his addiction, saying: “I was drowning in drugs and alcohol, smoking 12-15 cigarettes and dropping bottles. I abandoned my family, and lost control. This time, I got so high that I bit a friend in the stomach eight times.”
Honey Singh’s return to music
After years away from the limelight, Honey Singh returned to the music scene in 2023 with the song ‘Kalaastar’, which was a sequel to his hit song ‘Desi Kalakaar’ featuring Sonakshi Sinha.
Since then, the rapper has focused on concerts, live tours and new music releases. He also recently revealed his album “51 Glorious Days.”Recently, Honey Singh lent his voice to ‘Jhoom Sharabi’, a song featured in Ajay Devgn’s upcoming film ‘De De Pyaar De 2’.Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol or drug abuse, please seek help from available helplines or support organizations.
