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Time of India
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sona Mohapatra slams trolling over her remark on makers' decision to retire Shefali Jariwala's Kaanta Laga after her demise: ‘Are we okay with RD Burman, Lata Mangeshkar, Majrooh Sultanpuri fading?'
Singer Sona Mohapatra recently faced social media backlash for her remarks directed at filmmakers Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru , following their decision to retire Kaanta Laga forever as a tribute to the late Shefali Jariwala. Sona 's reaction — 'RIP and all to the 42-year-old lady' — did not sit well with social media users and Shefali's fans. The singer has now clarified her earlier statement in a post on social media. Sona Mohapatra reacts to social media trolls Sona explained that her intention was not to disrespect Shefali, but rather to highlight what she sees as a recurring issue in the industry — the sidelining of original creators. 'To all those trolling me about being insensitive — are we okay with R.D. Burman, Lata Mangeshkar , Majrooh Sultanpuri — legends of our musical heritage — fading away and becoming disconnected from their own creations?' she questioned. Sona went on to accuse the filmmakers of exploiting Shefali's death for publicity, stating: 'Are we okay with paid PR being used to milk someone's death? Calling yourself the 'makers' of Kaanta Laga is okay when you just [made] the remix video?' Sona Mohapatra's reaction to makers decision to retire Kaanta Laga forever Shefali Jariwala Dies At 42, Devastated Husband Parag Tyagi Breaks Down Outside Hospital She had earlier addressed the directors via an Instagram story, writing: 'Of course, no permission from legends required for their XX interpretation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dhoni's Exclusive Home Interior Choice? HomeLane Get Quote Undo Calling yourself the 'makers' of Kaanta Laga is not just tone-deaf; it's a disservice to the real creators of the original song. You did a smutty remix video of a hit retro song. That doesn't make you the 'maker' of anything more than an interpretation. Legends like R.D. Burman and Lata Mangeshkar weren't consulted, but now you want to retire the legacy?' Shefali Jariwala's demise Shefali Jariwala passed away on June 27 at the age of 42. According to initial reports, she suffered a cardiac arrest at her residence in Mumbai. Her husband, actor Parag Tyagi, rushed her to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital, but she could not be saved.
India Today
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Sona Mohapatra on Kaanta Laga row, questions paid PR and milking Shefali's death
Singer Sona Mohapatra has slammed filmmakers Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru for declaring the 'retirement' of the remixed version of 'Kaanta Laga', which featured the late actor Shefali Jariwala. She mentioned that the version featuring Jariwala was a remix of the iconic song from the 1972 film 'Samadhi'.Sona Mohapatra also labelled the music video as 'smutty,' a remark that sparked significant Shefali Jariwala's death, the makers of the popular track announced that they have officially retired the song 'Kaanta Laga' forever. Irked by their decision, Mohapara lashed out at them on her Instagram story and wrote, '3 legends created KAANTA LAGA. Composer, lyricist and singer; RD Burman, Majroon Sultanpuri, Lata Mangeshkar and this utterly misplaced 'retirement' by people calling themselves 'makers' to get some PR out of a death, nothing less. (Viral B is a paid site largely) These two only created a smutty video with a remix with a 19-year-old. (Of course no permission from legends required for their xx interpretation). RIP and all for the 42 year old lady but legacy? and this (sic).' Take a look at the post here: The singer's post didn't go down well with many. A Reddit user shared a screenshot of her post which prompted response from many on the social media platform. On July 5, she reacted to all the hate on Instagram and wrote, 'To all those trolling me about being insensitive, are we okay with RD Burman, Lata Mangeshkar, Majrooh Sultanpuri legends of our musical heritage fading and getting disconnected from their own creations? We are ok with paid PR to milk someone's death? Calling yourself the 'makers' of Kaanta Laga is okay when you are just the makers of a remix video? (sic).' A post by the 'Kaanta Laga' makers read, 'Yesterday Was The Prayer Meeting. Saying The Final Goodbyes With Our First Photo Session Together.. 'Kaanta Laga' – CD Inlay Card. You Always Said You Wanted To Be The One And Only 'Kaanta Laga' Girl. So We Never Made A Sequel — And We Never Will. We're Retiring 'Kaanta Laga' Forever. It Was Always Yours. It Will Always Be Yours ShefaliRIP(sic).'advertisementFive days after her sudden death, a prayer meet was held in Mumbai on Wednesday in memory of Jariwala. Close friends and family members were in was rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital by her husband, Parag Tyagi, after suffering a cardiac arrest. However, she was declared dead on are still investigating the cause of Jariwala's death. An officer earlier told India Today that they found Glutathione injections, Vitamin-C pills and some other medication at the house. The officer added, "She (Jariwala) was taking medicines herself for anti-ageing and skin glow."- Ends
NDTV
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
The Internet Thrashes Sona Mohapatra For Calling Shefali Jariwala's Song Kaanta Laga"Smutty, XX Interpretation" After Her Death
New Delhi: Singer Sona Mohapatra has criticised filmmakers Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru for announcing the "retirement" of the remixed version of Kaanta Laga, featuring late actress Shefali Jariwala. What's Happening Sona Mohapatra called out the duo, pointing out that the track is a remix and not an original composition. In a note shared on Instagram, Sona Mohapatra wrote, "Three legends created Kaanta Laga. Composer, lyricist and singer; RD Burman, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Lata Mangeshkar. This utterly misplaced 'retirement' by people calling themselves 'makers' to get some PR out of a death, nothing less. (Viral B is a paid site, largely.)" She added, "These two only created a smutty video with a remix with a 19-year-old. (Of course, no permissions from legends required for their XX interpretation.) RIP and all for the 42-year-old lady, but legacy?" Mohapatra's post has not gone down well with many online users, who found her tone dismissive and disrespectful. One person commented, "This is so unnecessary and insensitive, especially if Shefali's loved ones read it. 'RIP and all to the 42-year-old lady,' she can't even say her name?!" Another wrote, "This is actually so insensitive and hurtful for her close one. Also, there is no need to be rude to a person who is no more here to defend herself." Another user said, "I have lost even the last shred of respect I had for her." A similar comment read, "That's honestly such a disgusting way to talk about someone who did no harm and is not even between us anymore. That song started Shefali's career, and she was proud of it. She literally owned her beginnings, which not many do out of embarrassment." Another one commented, "This is beyond disrespectful." Another comment added, "Our generation wouldn't have heard that song if not for Shefali. The old song wasn't a cult classic amongst millennials." Background Shefali Jariwala died at the age of 42 following a reported cardiac arrest. Known for her breakout appearance in the 2002 remix video of Kaanta Laga, the news of her death was met with shock across the industry. Soon after her demise, directors Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru, who helmed the music video, shared an emotional tribute. "You always said you wanted to be the one and only 'Kaanta Laga' girl. So we never made a sequel - and we never will. We're retiring Kaanta Laga forever. It was always yours. It will always be yours... Shefali... RIP," they wrote. The original Kaanta Laga was part of the 1971 film Samadhi, sung by Lata Mangeshkar. The track found renewed fame in 2002 when DJ Doll remixed it, paired with a music video featuring Shefali Jariwala. In A Nutshell Sona Mohapatra is being trolled over her remarks on late actress Shefali Jariwala. She slammed filmmakers Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru for announcing the "retirement" of the remixed version of Kaanta Laga.
