The music scene recently mourned the passing of Shefali Jariwala, widely known as the “Kaanta Laga girl.” Her absence left many fans deeply saddened. Amidst the tributes, a different kind of noise began online. Singer Sona Mohapatra, famous for her outspoken opinions, jumped into the conversation. Her strong comments about Shefali and the popular “Kaanta Laga” remix quickly led to a social media uproar. She found herself at the center of a major online backlash.
Shefali Jariwala, known for the hit remix “Kaanta Laga,” passed away recently. Her fans were still processing this sad news. That’s when Sona Mohapatra made some remarks about Shefali and her famous song. Online users were quick to start criticizing the singer. Amidst all the anger, Sona Mohapatra even shared another post about the situation, sticking to her original viewpoint.
Strong Words for Remix Makers
Sona Mohapatra shared a post on Instagram. In it, she slammed the makers of the “Kaanta Laga” remix without directly naming them. Her comments came after director duo Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru announced they were retiring the “Kaanta Laga” song. They stated there would be no sequel. Sona Mohapatra reacted to this announcement.
She wrote that the original “Kaanta Laga” song was created by R.D. Burman, Majrooh Sultanpuri, and Lata Mangeshkar. Yet, some people were claiming to be the song’s creators. She accused them of using public relations to benefit from someone’s death. Sona questioned if these two people, who made a “crude song” with a 19-year-old girl, got permission from the actual creators. She ended her comment with, “May the 42-year-old woman rest in peace.” These remarks caused the singer to be heavily trolled. Despite the criticism, Sona Mohapatra stood by her words. She shared the same post again, urging those trolling her to think about what she said.
Users Lash Out at the Singer
When Sona Mohapatra commented on the “Kaanta Laga” song makers, she used harsh language about Shefali. This angered many social media users. On Reddit, several users criticized Sona Mohapatra. One user wrote that Sona Mohapatra’s comment was very insensitive. They noted she did not name Shefali directly but called her a “40-year-old old lady.” This user felt Sona always speaks poorly. Another user also wrote that these words would hurt Shefali’s family. They added it’s not good to speak ill of someone who has passed away. A third user commented, “Being jealous of a dead person, this is too much.”
Sona Mohapatra’s History of Controversy
This isn’t the first time Sona Mohapatra has found herself in a public dispute. She has often spoken her mind about various people in the past. This outspokenness has led to her being trolled before. Recently, Sona Mohapatra also commented on Salman Khan. She was criticized for those remarks too. She had taken him to task for working with younger heroines.