Sona Mohapatra: ‘There is no place for original artistes in India’

Published on Jun 09, 2020 09:50 pm IST

Sona Mohapatra has reinterpreted the traditional Sufi Qawali, Nit Khair Manga, made famous by Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The music video features and is inspired by works of art by Asit Kumar Patnaik. She has also included a funk-fusion rendition of the same in her documentary film Shut Up Sona, which is currently playing at Hot Docs Toronto film festival.The singer speaks candidly about her work, lack of originality in Hindi film music and how women are perceived in the industry.

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