Singer Sona Mohapatra has criticised Bollywood’s music industry, claiming that heartbreak and romantic songs are largely reserved for male singers. Citing Arijit Singh’s Zaalima as an example, she questioned why female voices are often sidelined even in duets.
Singer Sona Mohapatra has sparked a conversation about gender imbalance in Bollywood music, saying heartbreak songs are often reserved for male singers while women are pushed to the sidelines. Citing Arijit Singh’s popular track Zaalima as an example, the singer questioned why female vocalists frequently get limited space in duets and argued that the trend reflects a larger issue of representation in the industry.

