Published 14:11 IST, October 31st 2019
Sona Mohapatra questions Sachin Tendulkar for praising Indian Idol
''Won't Shut up'', wrote singer Sona Mohapatra as she penned an open letter addressing the channel for hiring back Anu Malik as Indian Idol judge. Read details
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Singer Sona Mohapatra took to her Twitter handle and questioned cricketer Sachin Tendulkar after he praised some young contestants on Sony TV's 'Indian Idol' show. Sona addressed Tendulkar in a tweet and asked him if he was aware of all the #MeToo stories of multiple women against the judge of the same show — Anu Malik? For those unaware, Sona Mohapatra had earlier called out the channel for hiring back Anu Malik as a judge on the singing reality show post #MeToo allegations against him. Below is the tweet -
Dear Sachin, Are you aware of all the @IndiaMeToo stories of multiple women, some minors who came forward in the public domain about Anu Malik, the judge in this same Indian Idol show last year including their own ex producer? Does their trauma not matter or touch anyone? 🧚🏿♀️🔴 https://t.co/jE45Tth1po
— ShutUpSona (@sonamohapatra) October 29, 2019
Yes, the context is actually missing, for U. A powerful conglomerate like Sony TV is trying to divert the shameful reinstating of a multiple accused sexual offender,Anu Malik as a judge on #IndianIdol by publicising @sachin_rt & @anandmahindra ‘s praise & riding on their goodwill https://t.co/v88NzghdCa
— ShutUpSona (@sonamohapatra) October 30, 2019
I fleed lying my mums waiting below. He even msgd and called me after that to which i stopped responding. The point is i went to give him my cd and hope for a chance at a song. He was older and shouldnt have behaved the way he did. @The_AnuMalik is an ugly pervert and does not https://t.co/tQgStLrYyT
— Neha Bhasin (@nehabhasin4u) October 30, 2019
Sona's open letter addressing the channel -
Sona penned a letter and wrote: "I have known the spunky,driven & talented @nehabhasin4u
since her Viva days & know she would’ve dealt with the trauma bravely w/o succumbing.I also know 2 many who were victimised! Youngsters & parents on a reality show are desperate to win & Anu Malik has been judge for 11yrs?"
History
Anu Malik was caught in the whirlwind of the #Metoo movement in 2018. The veteran music composer had been accused of sexual harassment by singers Shweta Pandit, Neha Bhasin and Sona Mohapatra. Later, two more victims came forward and accused the 'Indian Idol' judge. Besides Anu Malik, several prominent personalities like Alok Nath, Nana Patekar, Vikas Bahl, Rajat Kapoor, Kailash Kher, Mukesh Chhabra, Vinod Dua, Sham Kaushal, and Jatin Das among many others were accused of alleged sexual harassment by women who come forward and shared their #MeToo stories.
13:44 IST, October 31st 2019