Singer Sona Mohapatra has backed actress Alia Bhatt following backlash over her hosting debut at an award ceremony. Alia shared the stage with comedian Zakir Khan and actor-comedian Sunil Grover during the event. Critics slammed Alia’s hosting, calling it “overacting” and “nervous,” with some jokes failing to connect with the audience.
Sona highlighted the challenges of live performances like Alia’s on Instagram. She emphasized the difficulty of performing live without retakes or edits, praising Alia’s courage for attempting such authentic work in Bollywood. Sona also pointed out the importance of audience participation during live shows, noting the tough crowd in Bollywood events.
Comparing Alia to stand-up comedian Zakir Khan, Sona praised his expertise in stand-up comedy and highlighted the different dynamics of facing a Bollywood audience. She expressed confidence in Alia’s improvement for future hosting gigs and urged the industry to embrace humor. Sona concluded by encouraging Alia and Bollywood to embrace laughter and growth.
