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Welcome back, Love Lingo Listeners! In Episode 14 of Love Lingo, we welcome the sensational Sona Mohapatra, singer, music composer, lyricist, and unapologetic force of nature. Known for her fearless stance in Bollywood and beyond, Sona explores topics that matter most to her!

From the dichotomy of India’s identity to the making of her acclaimed documentary "Shut Up Sona," Sona takes us through her upcoming Wild Woman Project and much more- all while redefining what it means to be a woman in the spotlight. 

She also opens up about her powerful experiences on stage, the symbolism in Hinduism, and why feminism must transcend gender boundaries. We also dive into her groundbreaking #MeToo advocacy and her reflections on what it truly means to stay authentic in the glitzy world of Bollywood and reality TV.

This episode is a whirlwind of raw, authentic, and thought-provoking conversations with a woman who has always sung her truth literally and figuratively. 

Tune in to hear Sona Mohapatra like never before! Watch the full episode on YouTube and find us on Instagram.

(1:57) Intro

(2:02) Celebrating self love over Valentines day 

(3:37) Travelling with band to Tier 2 cities

(5:54) Old days

(6:18) Launching the ‘WILD’ Project

(7:20) Public Perception of Her Personality

(7:50) Women Bosses

(8:14) Making Shut Up Sona

(8:42) Feminism and Redistributing Power

(9:55) Success of the DIY Project

(11:25) Gender Roles and Relationship Dynamics

(11:44) Independence and Solitude

(12:35) Celebrating Male Allies

(16:30) LAAL PARI MASTANI

(16:50) Perimenopause and Women’s Health

(17:34) Aging and Fertility

(18:30) Relationship Dynamics

(19:30) Projects: Launch of Soona Tarasha 

(20:00) Cultural Identity

(20:20) The Band

(20:35) Poetry and Feminine Voice

(22:10) Regional Music,Languages

(23:08) Cultural Labels(Gen-z)

(24:30) Gender Bias in Music Industry

(27:00)Stage Presence

(29:00) Cultural Roots

(30:00) Indian Aesthetics Abroad

(30:55) Pop Music Culture

(32:27) Celebrating Sexuality

(32:52) Personal and Professional Victory

(33:17) Pay Parity

(34:45) Reality Show Judge

(35:50) Boss Babe

(36:40) India's Scarcity Mentality 

(37:45) Colleagues who downplay misconduct