Abhay Deol stands by Sona Mohapatra amidst her fight with Anu Malik

Many victims opened up with allegations of sexual harassment by singer Anu Malik during #MeToo movement last year. Singers Shweta Pandit, Neha Bhasin, and Sona Mohapatra were among few who recounted ir horror tales about Anu Malik's inappropriate behavior with m. in midst of se allegations, Sony TV had banned Anu Malik from being judge of ir reality show 'Indian Idol'. However, for latest season, channel has reinstated singer as one of judges.

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Support for efforts

Sona Mohapatra has taken to her social media account to protest this decision taken by Sony TV. In a detailed te addressed to TV channel, Mohapatra has reprimanded channel for ruining Indian culture and society, at large, by letting a sexual predator like Anu Malik be in a position of power through ir reality show. Actor Abhay Deol was one of first celebrities to support Sona in her tussle with SonyTV through his comment on Sona's te. His effort was reciprocated by singer with praise for being ' first actor from industry' to back her in her efforts. Sona Mohapatra took to Twitter to share a screenshot of actor's mess along with her ackwledgment of same.

Take a look at Sona Mohapatra's tweet:

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Apart from support from Abhay Deol, Sona Mohapatra's efforts have also received criticism from singer Hema Sardesai. In a te shared by Sardesai, she defended Anu Malik by calling him a 'decent' person and crediting him with success of or singers. Singers Sona Mohapatra and Neha Bhasin later slammed veteran singer for supporting Anu Malik. 

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