In an interview with The Lallantop, famous rapper and singer Honey Singh revealed the painful journey through addiction he has gone through and how it affected his personal life in his marriage with Shalini Talwar. Speaking candidly, Singh said fame drove him onto the path of darkness, away from his close relatives, after he became a household name in the Indian music industry.
Recollecting those times, Honey Singh says, “I did terrible things during that phase and almost forgot about Shalini.” He admitted that the first few years of his marriage were heavenly, and once his career started going great guns, he fell prey to money, fame, addiction, and women, which led him to cut down family obligations.
Influential People at the Root of His Addiction
Honey Singh also shared that he was introduced to drugs by “big and influential names” in the industry. He says, “These personalities contributed hugely in bringing about my downfall into substance abuse, as I was so badly addicted that I remained high 24/7.” His addiction started affecting not only his mental health but also his relationship with Shalini, ultimately creating a wedge between the two.
He emphasized how during this period, he most of the time was oblivious to his surroundings and lost contact with reality. “Most of the time I was unaware of myself and my surroundings,” he revealed candidly, reflecting the intensity of his addiction.
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Awareness of Negligence and Its Results
The negligence of wife and family by the rapper acts as a haunting reminder of the personal costs of fame and addiction. Singh said his obsession with “daulat, shohrat, nashe aur aurat” had come in the way of husbandly duty. Eventually, it was the cause of the breakup in marriage, which he says was finalized between 2022 and 2023.
Our relationship wasn’t very good at that time,” he said tearfully, remembering his hurtful actions towards Shalini. “There was a distance between us because I was traveling a lot.” His admission proves that people in the spotlight have ailing sides too – ills that might often go unbeknownst.
Decision to Put Health First
After all these years of fighting addiction, Honey Singh finally made the most important decision: putting his health before his career. He shared that he never went to rehab but instead opted to stop using substances on his own. “I told people that I never needed rehabilitation to kick my addictions,” he said, and that sounded like an understatement of an intent to take control over his life.
Honey Singh says that recovery was not a piece of cake; he went into hibernation for seven years to come out of the problem which was plaguing his mind. He had kept his family in the loop and sought their cooperation, which proved to be of utmost importance in his recovery process. He mentioned that while his family was worried about possible legal repercussions because of his tight schedule, eventually they decided to prioritize his wellbeing.
A New Documentary and the Future
Now, while he is back to the musicalgındustry with his latest album Glory, Honey Singh is all set to release a documentary about his life and struggles on Netflix. This documentary, in essence, has been made to give people an insight into his addiction problems and the turmoil that happened in his personal and professional life.
Singh does not mince words and says it all as a reminder to address the issues of mental health and addiction. Similarly, many people found his story as one of the those struggles that brought forth the understanding and support needed for such victims.
Conclusion: Cautionary Tale
Honey Singh’s story of addiction and destruction of a marriage serves as a grim warning to many artists in the industry. His experiences have been proverbial in bringing into light the need for one to maintain a delicate balance between personal life and professional success. Singh, with his renewed life, may use his story to inspire others into taking on their challenges and asking for help-showing them that even after years of battling, recovery is an achievable feat.
Through his candor, Singh not only looks to make a point but also raises awareness about the realities of addiction and just how brutal it was on relationships. He will keep driving his music along with his story in the hope that more will take care of their health and well-being above anything else.