'Music dies when its source is compromised': Sona Mohapatra asks Pooja Bhatt to reflect than being defensive

Bollywood actress Pooja Bhatt, who is making her comeback with 'Sadak 2', said that the movie is launching a new singer. Sona Mohapatra responded to Pooja Bhatt by asking her not to get defensive, and rather be reflective of her and her family's actions.

Sona Mohapatra responded to Pooja's tweet which read, "Even #Sadak2 gives birth to a brand new talent in the form of @Suniljeet72 A music teacher from Chandigarh who came to our office with no prior appointment, a dream, a harmonium & a brilliant song called 'Ishq Kamaal' that was absorbed into the film on first hearing by my father."

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Mohapatra wrote, "That is so nice Pooja.Your banner has been known to spot new talent for sure. Would mean so much more if these musicians had a stake in their music’s success? Everyone just ends up doing the favour of the ‘opportunity’ & this is an endless cycle in #Bollywood. Zero concept of IP."

That is so nice Pooja.Your banner has been known to spot new talent for sure. Would mean so much more if these musicians had a stake in their music’s success? Everyone just ends up doing the favour of the ‘opportunity’ & this is an endless cycle in #Bollywood. Zero concept of IP. https://t.co/kfAXrXILR9

— Sona Mohapatra (@sonamohapatra) July 9, 2020

She also spoke about the 'exploit or be exploited' mentality and tweeted, "& not that I blame you or Vishvesh films. It is a systemic problem in our industry & country; ‘exploit or be exploited’. That music labels in India don’t have an A&R in place that discover, nurture and promote artists - the heart of modern music business is the biggest tragedy."

& not that I blame you or Vishvesh films. It is a systemic problem in our industry & country; ‘exploit or be exploited’. That music labels in India don’t have an A&R in place that discover, nurture and promote artists - the heart of modern music business is the biggest tragedy. https://t.co/I61FyoJIOL

— Sona Mohapatra (@sonamohapatra) July 9, 2020

She asked her to reflect rather than be defensive, by writing, "Having said that @PoojaB1972,might be a time to reflect on creating a healthier, creative eco-system instead of just being defensive? This mindset of-“We provide you the chance, so we will make all the money out of your work” for creators of music is truly exploitative & wrong."

Having said that @PoojaB1972 ,might be a time to reflect on creating a healthier, creative eco-system instead of just being defensive? This mindset of-“We provide you the chance, so we will make all the money out of your work” for creators of music is truly exploitative & wrong. https://t.co/YGcJGw8DdK

— Sona Mohapatra (@sonamohapatra) July 9, 2020

"& if your banner launches,promotes talent,helps reach a wider audience,it is perfectly right for such artists to be signed to pay u a percentage of their earnings.Thing is most composers,writers don’t from shows.Only singers do.Music dies when it’s source most compromised. #India," concluded Sona.

& if your banner launches,promotes talent,helps reach a wider audience,it is perfectly right for such artists to be signed to pay u a percentage of their earnings.Thing is most composers,writers don’t from shows.Only singers do.Music dies when it’s source most compromised. #India https://t.co/uSQFFiba05

— Sona Mohapatra (@sonamohapatra) July 9, 2020

Pooja's response was to the nepotism debate. "Have been asked to comment on the hot topic Nepotism that people are raging about. As someone who hails from a 'family' that has launched more new talent-actors, musicians & technicians, than the entire film industry combined I can only laugh. Facts don't find takers. Fiction does," she had tweeted. 

 July 8, 2020

"There was a time when the Bhatt's were accused of having something against established actors & made to feel inferior for only working with/launching newcomers & not chasing stars. And now the same people play the nepotism card? Google & tweet guys & won't even say think & speak," another tweet from Pooja read.

 July 8, 2020

"Toh yeh 'Nepotism' shabd se kissi aur Ko zalil karne ki koshish karo doston. The people who have found their way into the movies through the springboard we provided over the decades know what we stand for. And if they have forgotten, It's their tragedy. Not ours. Have a great day!" her last tweet read. 

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She received a backlashing from actress Kangana Ranaut who accused Mukesh Bhatt of getting talent for free, and later throwing chappal at her, humiliating the actress in public. The handle, run by Kangana's PRO, also questioned why did Mahesh Bhatt announce an end to Sushant Singh Rajput and Rhea Chakraborty's relationship.

"Dear @PoojaB1972, #AnuragBasu had keen eyes to spot Kangana’s talent, everyone knows Mukesh Bhatt does not like to pay artists, to get talented people for free is a favour many studios do on themselves but that doesn’t give your father a license to throw chappals at her...(1/2)," read one of the tweets.

"...call her mad and humiliate her. He also announced her "tragic end", Also why was he so invested in Sushant Singh Rajpoot's and Rhea’s relationship? Why did he announce his end too, some of the questions you must ask him," read the other tweet.

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Pooja Bhatt spoke about launching a new singer, in times of nepotism, when even singer Sonu Nigam had accused that there is mafia in the music industry. Sona Mohapatra, too, has accused of a tough working condition in the music industry.