Entertainment News: Sona Mohapatra’s documentary is the only Indian film to premiere at 2020 Hot Docs Toronto Festival
The only Indian film premiering at this prestigious international festival is Sona Mohapatra’s documentary ‘Shut Up Sona’.
May 14, 2020, 18:12 PM IST
Sona Mohapatra hosts a digital musical concert for 17,000 healthcare workers
It’s, thus, heartening to see artistes like Sona Mohapatra working round the clock to prepare for a concert to boost the morale of medical professionals.
May 14, 2020, 17:40 PM IST
Sona Mohapatra attacks Kanika Kapoor for hiding travel history
In a series of tweets, Sona Mohapatra also expressed doubt that the spread of COVID-19 could efficiently be curbed in India, what with "irresponsible idiots" around, who don't follow rules and endanger the lives of everyone around.
Mar 21, 2020, 09:49 AM IST
I have not quit Indian Idol: Anu Malik
Music composer Anu Malik has refuted claims of leaving the singing reality show Indian Idol. On Thursday, a source close to the channel revealed that Malik "is stepping down as a judge from Indian Idol".
Nov 22, 2019, 17:51 PM IST
Sona Mohapatra on Anu Malik's stepping down: It's a symbolic victory
In the notice, the commission mentioned Sona Mohapatra's tweet, and asked the channel to clarify what action was taken on the matter.
Nov 21, 2019, 20:36 PM IST
#MeToo accused Anu Malik steps down as judge from 'Indian Idol' after social media outrage
Over the past days, Sona Mohapatra has mustered huge support on social media, and people have increasingly been demanding Anu Malik's removal from the show.
Nov 21, 2019, 18:10 PM IST
Sona Mohapatra 'elated' to get Tanushree Dutta's support
Tanushree, who kickstarted the MeToo campaign in Bollywood in 2018, in a recent interview said that she wanted to "stand up, raise my hands up and applaud Sona Mohapatra" for her guts to speak up against Malik.
Nov 18, 2019, 20:18 PM IST
Tanushree Dutta blasts Neha Kakkar for judging Indian Idol with #MeToo accused Anu Malik—Read full statement
She has also blasted singer Neha Kakkar for agreeing to be a part of the show as a co-judge along with Anu Malik.
Nov 18, 2019, 19:13 PM IST
Sona Mohapatra responds to Anu Malik's letter, asks him to go to court
Bollywood singer Sona Mohapatra has responded to Anu Malik's note on Twitter claiming how 'false' sexual harassment allegations have 'tarnished his career' and 'ruined his reputation'.
Nov 15, 2019, 13:12 PM IST
Anu Malik writes in his defence, says 'false' #MeToo allegations tarnished his career
Bollywood music composer Anu Malik has reacted to the sexual harassment charges levelled against him. The accusations resurfaced when he resumed chair as a judge in one of the leading reality shows on television. Malik took to social media to present his side of the story.
Nov 15, 2019, 08:29 AM IST
Sona Mohapatra hails Abhay Deol for supporting her in fight against Anu Malik
Bollywood singer Sona Mohapatra has hailed actor Abhay Deol for extending support to her in her fight against Anu Malik.
Nov 08, 2019, 16:43 PM IST
Sona Mohapatra: I am an artist, not an activist
Whether it is her rendition of the Punjabi folk song "Ambarsariyaan", her Odiya folk song "Rangabati" or the recent "Tori Surat", Sona Mohapatra has managed to make her space as a singer and independent stage performer over the past 13 years.
Oct 23, 2019, 09:56 AM IST
Sona Mohapatra slams Sonu Nigam over cancellation of gig
Singer Sona Mohapatra on Saturday slammed the "Abhi mujh mein kahin" hitmaker Sonu Nigam after one of her International Women's Day special performances got cancelled and replaced by singer-composer Kailash Kher who was accused of sexual harassment and misconduct by her.
Mar 10, 2019, 00:49 AM IST
Art, music have no boundaries: Sona Mohapatra
Singer Sona Mohapatra believes that art and music have no boundaries and says the Hindi film industry takes Pakistani singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan`s songs to recreate in every Bollywood album.
Feb 06, 2019, 14:50 PM IST
I'm concerned about country's anger: Sonu Nigam
Singer Sonu Nigam, who has been in the proverbial eye of the storm for his comments on Pakistani musicians and the #MeToo movement, says he is concerned about the "country's anger" and would like people to "smile and be a little easy".
Dec 25, 2018, 14:33 PM IST
Sona Mohapatra wants Kailash Kher out of Mayur Utsav
Singer Sona Mohapatra, who had accused Kailash Kher of inappropriate behaviour, has demanded the "Teri deewani" singer's withdrawal from Delhi governments Mayur Utsav.
Dec 15, 2018, 00:43 AM IST
Didn't think about my music career before sharing #MeToo story: Sona Mohapatra
Singer Sona Mohapatra, who accused singers Kailash Kher and Anu Malik of sexual misconduct, says she didn't think about how sharing her #MeToo story will impact her music career because it was for the bigger cause of a better future for the country.
Nov 02, 2018, 00:38 AM IST
Anu Malik's behaviour with me was sexual harassment: Sona Mohapatra
The #MeToo movement in Bollywood started after Tanushree Dutta accused senior actor Nana Patekar of sexual harassment.
Oct 22, 2018, 09:23 AM IST
#MeToo: Anu Malik no longer a part of the Indian Idol jury panel
In a statement the music director, who has been attached with the show as a judge since 2004, said he decided to step away from it as he was not able to "focus on my work".
Oct 21, 2018, 13:20 PM IST
#MeToo: Anu Malik to step down as 'Indian Idol 10' judge
Veteran music composer Anu Malik, who is under fire for numerous allegations of sexual harassment, has been asked to step down as a judge for "Indian Idol 10".
Oct 21, 2018, 12:46 PM IST
