As rumours about lyricist and music director Hamsalekha’s health swirled,
Hamsalekha sent out a press statement saying he was fine and there was no need to panic. He also thanked the people of
Karnataka for showering their love on him.
The music director, who successfully underwent an angioplasty in 2018, landed in a controversy, following his remarks on late Pejawar seer,
Vishwesha Theertha Swami
.
In the wake of protests against his statement, police have provided security to his house in Bengaluru. A rally in support of
Hamsalekaha
will be taken out on Friday in Bengaluru from the City railway station to
Freedom Park
.
As a judge in the popular singing reality show,
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Championship, Hamsalekha
inspires young singers by sharing his views about their singing abilities and has won many hearts. Considered the Mahaguru of the show, Hamsalekha’s comments help singers improve their skills.
Despite the controversies, the channel confirmed to us that Hamsalekha will continue as a judge on the show.