India, July 5 -- Singer Sona Mohapatra found herself embroiled in a controversy after she reacted strongly to the makers of the Kanta Laga remix (2004) after they announced they were retiring the song in the wake of Shefali Jariwala's untimely demise. While the makers issued a statement saying the track would not be recreated again "out of respect," Sona questioned their timing and intent-sparking a wave of online trolling and mixed reactions.

Speaking to is, Sona shared her side of the story.

She tells us, "A large section of society continues to be uncomfortable with women who speak their mind. I called out something I found deeply problematic - the remix was created without crediting or seeking consent from RD Burman's estate or the ...