Tanushree Dutta’s recent comments have drawn mixed reactions online, with Sona Mohapatra joining the discussion and raising questions about public responses to allegations of misconduct.
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Sona Mohapatra comes out in support of Tanushree Dutta (PC: Twitter)
Singer Sona Mohapatra has come out in support of Tanushree Dutta after the actress faced criticism for her remarks following legendary Nana Patekar’s deathTanushree’s comments sparked debate on social media, with some people questioning her reaction to the actor’s passingSona has now spoken against the criticism and questioned why Tanushree is being asked to stay silent about her past experiencesShe said people can mourn a popular actor while also respecting the feelings of those who have spoken about their painful experiences.
Sona Mohapatra questions the backlash against Tanushree Dutta
Sona shared a video on X and Instagram, where she questioned people who expected Tanushree to remain silent after Nana’s deathIn her post, she wrote, “Death deserves dignitySo do the livingMourning an actor is 1 thingDemanding that a woman who spoke up about her trauma just shut up is another #IndiaSince when did death erase uncomfortable truths? Old age a virtue? Death = Sainthood? #TanushreeDutta #MeToo #NanaPatekar.”
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Sona said she understood why people were mourning Nana but was troubled by the way Tanushree was being targeted onlineShe added, “Nana Patekar passed away yesterday, a celebrated actor, people are mourning him, understandably soI have no issues with thatWhat’s disturbing me is the way people are attacking Tanushree DuttaSeriously, what do you expect from her?”
Sona speaks about Tanushree’s experience
Sona also spoke about the difficulties Tanushree faced after raising allegations of sexual harassment against NanaShe pointed out that speaking publicly about such experiences can lead to humiliation and professional problems.
“This woman spoke up about her sexual harassment on sets with this gentlemanFought an exhausting battleFaced a public humiliation and professional consequencesAnd now, she’s supposed to forget her experience and perform what for you? Grief? That’ll comfort you?” Sona saidShe also questioned women who were criticising Tanushree online“Really? Is humiliating another woman your idea of engagement?” she asked.
Sona further said, “Dying shouldn’t erase uncomfortable chapters of someone’s lifeYou can celebrate an artist’s work, mourn his passing, and offer his family compassionBut you cannot demand that a woman rewrite her own history to make your mourning comfortable.”
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What did Tanushree Dutta say after Nana Patekar’s death?
Tanushree faced criticism after referring to Nana’s death as ‘evil dead’She also shared a video questioning why she should forgive someone who, according to her, had never apologised or accepted his mistakeHer remarks brought renewed attention to the allegations she made against Nana during the #MeToo movement in 2018Nana denied the allegations at the time.
About Nana Patekar’s death
The actor was cremated with full state honours at his farmhouse in Donje village near Pune on the night of Thursday, October 8, 2026The 75-year-old actor reportedly passed away earlier that day in Goa after suffering a severe cardiac arrestKnown for his intense performances and powerful dialogue delivery, Nana leaves behind a legacy spanning five decades in Hindi and Marathi cinemaHis iconic films include Prahaar, Tirangaa, Yeshwant, Parinda, Krantiveer, Agni Sakshi, Ab Tak Chhappan, Welcome and his iconic NatsamratHe received three National Film Awards and the Padma Shri.
