Sona Mohapatra is a famous Indian singer, songwriter, and composer who has captivated people with her heartfelt songs and strong voice. She is known for seamlessly blending different music styles like folk, pop, classical, and jazz.
Sona became popular as the main singer on the important talk show Satyamev Jayate, hosted by Aamir Khan. She was also the executive producer, in charge of the music for the show. Her short performances on the show have been watched over 9 million times on different online platforms.
Wiki
| Full Name | Sona Mohapatra |
|---|---|
| Profession | Singer, Music Composer, Lyricist |
| Famous As | Singer |
| Nick Name | Lal Pari Mastani |
| Date of Birth | 17 June 1976 (Thursday) |
| Age | 48 Years Old |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Cuttack, Odisha |
| Hometown | Cuttack, Odisha |
| Country | India |
| Mother Tongue | Odia |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Reading |
| Food Habits | Yet To Update |
| Educational Qualification | B.Tech in Instrumentation & Electronics Engineering MBA in Marketing |
| School Name | Kendra Vidhyalaya, Bhubaneswar |
| College/University | College of Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar Symbiosis Centre for Management & HRD, Pune |
| Debut | Bollywood: ‘Lori’ from the movie- Family (2006) Album: Sona (2007) |
Early Life
Sona Mohapatra was born on June 17, 1976, in Cuttack, Odisha, India. She studied Mechanical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar. After that, she did an MBA in marketing and systems from the Symbiosis Centre for Management and HRD in Pune. She then worked as a brand manager at Marico, where she managed brands like Mediker and Parachute.
Career
Sona became famous as the main singer and performer on the popular talk show Satyamev Jayate with Aamir Khan. She also took charge as the boss in charge of the music for the same show.
Now, her short appearances on different platforms have been watched by more than 9 million people, according to the latest online count. In a recent talk, she said that the project used up all her physical and emotional energy. They worked on lots of different things like writing songs, creating lyrics, doing photo shoots, and recording.
One interesting thing was that every song was recorded and translated into many languages. Sona said, “Songs with Oriya influences are not common in Bollywood, unlike the abundance of music from Punjab, Rajasthan, Bengal, and even the South.” The song “Mujhe Kya Bechega Rupaiya,” sung by Mohapatra, was written by Ram Sampath and was part of Satyamev Jayate’s third episode, which was all about women’s freedom. More than 26 million people have listened to the song on the show’s YouTube channel.
Family
| Father Name | Dilip Mohapatra (an officer in the Indian Navy) |
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| Mother Name | Nayantara Mohapatra |
| Brother Name | Pratichee Mohapatra (Singer), Madhumita Mohapatra |
Physical Appearance
| Height (Approx.) | in centimeters – 173.73 cm in meters – 1.73736m in feet inches – 5’7″ |
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| Weight (Approx.) | in kilograms – 68 Kg in pounds – 149.91 lbs |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Relationship Status
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Husband | Ram Sampath (Music composer) |
| Children | Yet To Update |
Net Worth & Salary
As of now, we don’t have the right information about her net worth, but don’t worry; our team will be researching this section. Once we get the correct details, we will update the net worth section soon.
| Net Worth (Approx.) | Yet To Update |
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| Salary (Approx.) | Yet To Update |
| Car & Bike Collection | Yet To Update |
| Income Source | Yet To Update |
Social Media Handles
| @sonamohapatra | |
| @sonatheartiste | |
| @sonamohapatra |
Awards
- Zee Cine Award: for Best Female Playback Singer in 2009
- MTV India Award: for Best Female Artist in 2008
- Mirchi Music Award: for Best Female Vocalist (Folk) in 2010
- BIG Star Entertainment Awards: Most Entertaining Female Singer in 2013
- Mirchi Music Awards: Female Vocalist of the Year 2014
- Mirchi Music Awards: Indie Pop Song of the Year 2017
Controversy
In October 2018, Sona Mohapatra accused Kailash Kher and Anu Malik of sexual misconduct. After expressing her dissatisfaction with Salman Khan for mocking Priyanka Chopra’s exit from Bharat, Mohapatra got death threats to her life.
4 Facts About Sona Mohapatra
- Sona grew up in different cities like Cochin, Pune, Hyderabad, and Nigeria because her dad worked in the Indian Navy.
- She started working as a brand manager at Marico, taking care of brands like Mediker and Parachute.
- Later, Sona quit her job to explore singing opportunities.
- Sona Mohapatra has sung for more than 50 Bollywood movies, showing how versatile she is.
Favorite Things
Currently, we don’t have much information about her favorite things, but our team is researching this. Once we get the correct information, our team will update this section soon.
| Musicians | Yet To Update |
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| Singers | Nusrat Fateh Ali, Sting, Bebe, Girija Devi, Pt Channulal Mishra, A. R. Rahman |
| Films | Yet To Update |
| Foods | Yet To Update |
| Sport | Yet To Update |
| Actress | Yet To Update |
| Color | Red |
| Rock Band | Ojos de Brujo |
| Destination | Spain |
| Songs | Abhi naa Jaao Chodhkar from the movie Hum Dono (1961), (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” by Aretha Franklin |
| Attires | Ikat dhotis, Tunics, Jumpsuits, Stoles, Jackets |
FAQs
Some of her best songs are- Rangabati, Rupaiya, and Dum Dum Andar.
Sona Mohapatra’s husband name is Ram Sampath.
Sona Mohapatra is 47 years (17 June 1976) old.