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Sona Mohapatra supports Tanushree Dutta over controversial remarks following Nana Patekar's demise
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News18•09-10-2026, 19:16
Sona Mohapatra supports Tanushree Dutta over controversial remarks following Nana Patekar's demise
  • •Following veteran actor Nana Patekar's demise, actress Tanushree Dutta reignited old controversies by calling him out on social media.
  • •Famous singer Sona Mohapatra came out in support of Tanushree, questioning society for trying to erase past wrongdoings just because someone has died.
  • •Sona emphasized that while death deserves dignity, the self-respect of living individuals who faced trauma should not be suppressed.
  • •Tanushree Dutta also addressed her trolls in a midnight social media live session, stating that her personal suffering cannot be forgotten.
  • •The All Indian Cine Workers Association strongly condemned Tanushree's statement, calling offensive language after death a blot on humanity.

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Following Nana Patekar's passing, actress Tanushree Dutta referred to him as 'Evil Dead' on social media and stated that the serious crimes he committed in life cannot be forgotten simply because he has passed away. Her remarks quickly sparked widespread public backlash and strong criticism from netizens.

Singer Sona Mohapatra came to Tanushree Dutta's defense by posting a video questioning society for expecting women who fought against injustice to stay silent. She argued that a person's death or age does not erase bitter truths or sweep past bad deeds under the rug, emphasizing that the self-respect of the living matters.

The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) strongly condemned Tanushree Dutta's statements. Association President Suresh Shyamlal Gupta publicly stated that using such lowly and offensive language after someone's death is a blot on humanity and an unprecedented reaction in Indian film history.