The legend Sachin Tendulkar tweeted about Indian Idol show which is telecasted on Sony channel. He praised the show for giving chance to talented and skilled people who have struggled a lot in life. Indian singer Sona Mohapatra has criticised the legend for praising the show.
Sona Mohapatra recalled the #Metoo moment. Anu Malik, who is one of the judges of the singing reality show, was blamed by a bunch of girls, including the ex-producer of the Indian Idol show, for harassment. In last season, Anu Malik was removed in between the show. But this time, he has been again roped as the judge of the show. This has increased the show’s criticism.
She blamed Sachin Tendulkar for promoting the show. She is against the legend and questioned why he is promoting such a show?
Sona wrote: Dear Sachin, Are you aware of all the @IndiaMeToo stories of multiple women, some minors who came forward in the public domain about Anu Malik, the judge in this same Indian Idol show last year including their own ex-producer? Does their trauma not matter or touch anyone?”
Some fans tweeted in favour of Sachin Tendulkar as they said that he is favouring the contestants in the show. But Sona Mohapatra was clear in her stand. She didn’t leave a supporter of legend to answer on Twitter. She opined that Sachin is a big influencer who can tweet about the show that has a judge, who was accused of harassment by minor girls.
“Yes, the context is actually missing, for U. A powerful conglomerate like Sony TV is trying to divert the shameful reinstating of a multiple accused sexual offender, Anu Malik as a judge on #IndianIdol by publicising @sachin_rt & @anandmahindra’s praise & riding on their goodwill,” she wrote.