A family tragedy brought Yo Yo Honey Singh back to Punjab from Dubai. The rapper rushed to Jalandhar after his 18-year-old nephew, Vidit Aulack, died in a road accident along with his friend Aarav Talwar. The sudden loss has left the family grieving, with Honey Singh sharing an emotional tribute and travelling home to stand by his relatives.
Honey Singh reaches Jalandhar to support grieving family
Honey Singh arrived in Jalandhar on Monday, November 2, after cutting short his Dubai engagements. He visited the Aulack family’s residence to offer condolences and support his relatives during a difficult time. The singer had earlier shared his grief on Instagram Stories, writing: “It’s a dark decade for me. Loss of my nephew is devastating.” He also tagged Vidit’s father, Dinesh Aulack, who heads Punjabi music label Speed Records.
What happened in the Jalandhar road accident?
Vidit and Aarav were returning from a birthday party in the early hours of Sunday, November 1, when their Volkswagen car collided with a stationary municipal tractor-trolley on a flyover near the Police Lines area in Jalandhar.
According to several media reports, the crash happened around 3 am. Both young men died at the scene. Three other people who had been travelling in the car survived. Police are examining the circumstances of the collision, including how the municipal vehicle was parked on the flyover.
Punjabi music industry mourns the loss
Vidit was the son of Dinesh Aulack, the managing director of Speed Records, a prominent Punjabi music label. The tragedy has drawn condolences from people in the Punjabi entertainment industry. Singer Gippy Grewal and other artists reportedly visited the family to offer support. The loss has also prompted an outpouring of messages from fans and well-wishers. For Honey Singh, the journey from Dubai was more than a return home. It was a chance to be with his family after a devastating loss.
