Singer Sona Mohapatra celebrated Utkal Diwas by paying tribute to her Odisha roots. She shared insights from Raghurajpur, a renowned crafts village known for preserving traditional art forms. Describing the village as a place where art is inherited, she highlighted the deep integration of creativity into daily life.
Expressing pride in her origins, Sona emphasized that art in Odisha is not just a profession but a form of prayer. She lauded the village of Raghurajpur, where every home serves as an atelier and many residents are nationally recognized artists. Each artist in the village upholds centuries-old traditions, preserving a rich cultural heritage.
On Utkal Diwas, Sona Mohapatra expressed reverence for her Odisha roots, stating that the essence of art in the region goes beyond mere aesthetics. Odisha Day, also known as Utkal Dibasa, commemorates the formation of the state on 1 April 1936, when it became a separate entity from Bihar and Orissa Province.
Sona Mohapatra’s musical journey began with advertising and later expanded into diverse music styles. Her debut album, “Sona,” released in 2007, explored rock, rhythm and blues, Flamenco, Hindustani, Baul, and Romani music. Over the years, she has ventured into singles and film songs, showcasing her versatile talent in the music industry.
