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Published 08:56 IST, November 22nd 2019

Sona Mohapatra thankful after Anu Malik steps down as Indian Idol judge; See post here

Last evening news surfaced that Music Composer Anu Malik has stepped down as judge from Indian Idol 11. Reacting ti the same, Sona Mohapatra hit out a post.

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Last evening news surfaced that Music Composer Anu Malik has stepped down as judge from Indian Idol 11. Reacting to the same Sona Mohapatra, the person who had led the social media battle against Anu Malik over his #MeToo allegations said that she is really 'thankful'. She then went on to give a shoutout to all the women and men in media who supported her campaign #MoveOutMalik. "A repeat offender like Anu Malik on National TV triggered a lot of trauma, pain & stress in many of our lives.
I have been ill for a while & I hope to sleep well tonight", read an excerpt from her post. 

READ: Anu Malik Steps Down As Indian Idol Judge After Sexual Misconduct Allegations

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Sona Mohapatra reacts 

READ: Anu Malik Steps Down, Who Could Be The Next Indian Idol Judge?

Prior to this, Anu Malik had released a statement on the sexual allegations against him by singer Neha Bhasin, Shweta Pandit, and other women, Sona Mohapatra responded to his letter. Sona Mohapatra has been one of the major names to have named Anu Malik in the #MeToo movement last October. She also lashed out at the makers of Indian Idol 11, which Anu Malik recently joined as a judge, forgetting the veteran on board.

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Anu Malik releases statement: 

Sona Mohapatra is one of Bollywood's most underrated singers. She hails from the state of Odisha and was born in the city of Cuttack. Sona Mohapatra has performed in concerts across the world and has also featured in albums, singles,  concert webcasts, music videos, and advertisements, besides Bollywood movies. Sona Mohapatra is married to music composer Ram Sampath, who is best known for composing the soundtrack of the 2011 comic-caper, Delhi Belly, produced by Aamir Khan.

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READ: Sona Mohapatra Lashes At Anu Malik's Statement, Says, 'go To A Sex-rehab Or Counselling'

08:43 IST, November 22nd 2019