Honey Singh reveals years of bipolar treatment left him completely bald

Singer-rapper Honey Singh has said he is “totally bald” after years of treatment for bipolar disorder, revealing that the condition and its medication left him with severe weight gain and complete hair loss.

Speaking on the ABtalks podcast, Singh said he wore a wig to cover the hair loss and pointed to the physical toll of his long treatment. Singh said, “This is fake hair; I am totally bald. This is a wig,” while adding, “I was on heavy medication for seven years.”

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The recluse years

Singh also said the illness pushed him out of public life for years. He stayed inside his home for seven years and did not want fans to see him in that condition.

The singer said the period marked a difficult phase in which he withdrew from regular public appearances and performances. He described the period as one of isolation, fear and delusion before recovery began.

In the same interview, Singh said his condition worsened while he was juggling major professional commitments, including a music reality show in Mumbai and an international tour with Shah Rukh Khan.

The recluse years, as the old world dimmed

The hair loss angle is not unusual in the context of bipolar treatment.

Psychiatric medication, chronic stress, sleep disruption, substance abuse, and nutritional deficiencies can all affect the hair growth cycle. Some mood stabilizers, especially valproate, have been associated with alopecia, while lithium can contribute indirectly through thyroid dysfunction.

The hair loss caused by medication is often reversible once the underlying trigger is addressed, though doctors caution against stopping psychiatric treatment abruptly because of the risk of relapse.

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Too many spotlights, too little stillness

Singh said a change in treatment eventually helped him recover and begin meeting people again. He has since returned to touring and music, with projects including Honey Singh 3.0, Glory, and 51 Glorious Days, alongside his My Story World Tour.

The rapper had earlier discussed his struggles with bipolar disorder and addiction in the Netflix documentary Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous.

His latest remarks add a personal account to a condition he has spoken about publicly before, while also drawing attention to the physical side effects of prolonged psychiatric treatment.