Yo Yo Honey Singh Shares Painful Bipolar Disorder Journey, Says He Went ‘Totally Bald’ Due To Heavy Medication

Yo Yo Honey Singh has described how treatment for bipolar disorder changed daily life, career and self-image. The rapper said long-term medication affected physical appearance and confidence. Singh also spoke about withdrawing from the public eye for several years. The comments came during a detailed conversation on the ABtalks podcast.

The 43-year-old artist said years of treatment with strong medicines left lasting marks on body and mind. Singh explained that doctors prescribed multiple drugs over a long period to manage bipolar disorder. During this phase, Singh struggled with the mirror, live performances and regular social contact.

Honey Singh bipolar disorder journey and treatment details

Sharing the most visible impact, Singh recalled extreme weight gain and complete hair loss. The musician said appearance changed so much that Singh felt fans would not recognise the person on stage. Confidence dropped as health fluctuated, even while career achievements stayed in public memory.

"I was on heavy medication for seven years. I became 105 kilos because of it, and I lost my hair completely. This is fake hair, I am totally bald. This is a wig," he said during a recent appearance on the ABtalks podcast.

Aspect	Detail
Condition	Bipolar disorder
Medication duration	Seven years
Highest recorded weight	105 kilos
Drug use status	Quit drugs in 2014
Time to feel stable	Seven to eight years

Honey Singh bipolar disorder impact on career and public life

Singh said mental health struggles eventually led to walking away from a live show mid-performance. Crowds were waiting, but Singh felt something was very wrong inside. That moment became a turning point, leading to a long retreat from stage and spotlight.

Honey added, "Then I called my sister and told her that something was happening to me. She said I would still have to do the show. I left midway after singing two songs. After that, I stayed inside my house for seven years. I didn't want my fans to see me in that condition. I locked myself inside and didn't even meet my childhood friends. There was no communication, no phone calls, no TV, no internet. People used to think the devil was talking to me."

Singh also clarified that drug use stopped in 2014, yet mental balance returned only slowly. According to Singh, it took around seven to eight years after quitting drugs to feel stable again. During this period, the focus stayed on recovery and understanding bipolar disorder.

Despite these struggles, Honey Singh remains one of India’s most streamed music figures. Songs like Brown Rang, Desi Kalakaar and Lungi Dance continue to play across clubs, weddings and playlists. The new account of living with bipolar disorder adds another layer to the public image of the artist.