Quick Info

ProfessionSinger
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth17/06/1976
Age49 years
BirthplaceCuttack, Odisha

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Bio/Wiki

NicknameLal Pari Mastani
Zodiac sign/Sun signGemini
ReligionHinduism
HobbiesTravelling, Reading

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Weight66 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack (Dyed Brown)
Figure Measurements34-26-34

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolKendra Vidhyalaya, Bhubaneswar
College
  • College of Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar
  • Symbiosis Centre for Management & HRD, Pune
Degree(s)
  • B.Tech in Instrumentation & Electronics Engineering
  • MBA in Marketing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsRam Sampath
HusbandRam Sampath (Music composer)
Marriage DateYear- 2005

Family

FatherDilip Mohapatra (an officer in the Indian Navy)
MotherNayantara Mohapatra
SisterPratichee Mohapatra (Singer), Madhumita Mohapatra
BrotherNot Known

Career

Singing Debut
Bollywood'Lori' from the movie- Family (2006)
AlbumSona (2007)
Notable SongAmbarsariya from the film Fukrey (2013)
Music ProductionCo-founder and co-producer of OmGrown Music production house
TelevisionLead singer and executive producer on Aamir Khan's Satyamev Jayate

Favourites

Favourite Singers/Music Composers
Favourite Rock BandOjos de Brujo
Favourite Songs
  • Abhi naa Jaao Chodhkar from the movie Hum Dono (1961)
  • (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman by Aretha Franklin
Favourite DestinationSpain
Favourite ColourRed
Favourite AttiresIkat dhotis, Tunics, Jumpsuits, Stoles, Jackets

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Sona Mohapatra's childhood was spent in various places due to her father's career in the Indian Navy - including Cochin, Pune, Hyderabad, and Nigeria.
2. She began her professional journey as a brand manager at Marico, overseeing brands like Mediker and Parachute.
3. Among her numerous Bollywood contributions, Sona Mohapatra is most recognized for her rendition of the song Ambarsariya in the movie Fukrey (2013).
4. Sona rose to fame as a lead singer on Aamir Khan's television show Satyamev Jayate, especially with the hit song Mujhe Kya Bechega Rupaiya from one episode.
5. She, along with her partner, now manages multiple studios in Mumbai and operates a music production company called OmGrown Music.
6. Sona Mohapatra is actively engaged in live performances at music festivals and concerts.
7. In 2018, she inaugurated her own show Lal Pari Mastani on Red FM.
8. Known for her love of jackets, Sona Mohapatra has amassed an extensive collection of them.
9. She produced a documentary titled Shut Up Sona about her experiences as an outspoken female Indian artist, which has received multiple awards.
10. Her performance of Ambarsariya for Fukrey earned her Star Guild and Screen Award nominations for Best Female Playback Singer.
11. She recorded remixes of songs by David Bowie's 'Let's Dance' and INXS's 'Afterglow', with the latter proving particularly successful.
12. Her advertising jingle 'Paas Aao Na' for Unilever's Close Up was recorded in multiple languages and aired in 13 countries for four consecutive years.
13. She contributed music to the 2014 film Khoobsurat, starring Sonam Kapoor.
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