Sona Mohapatra has supported Alia Bhatt after she was trolled for her award show hosting debut. Calling it a brave live attempt, Sona said Alia did well and urged Bollywood and audiences to be less critical and “laugh a little"

Sona Mohapatra mocked the lyrical swagger that dominates songs like Tateeree, saying that it reflects the “laziest trope in pop culture” rather than genuine creativity