Singer and musician Sona Mohapatra has been a vocal supporter of the sexual assault survivors who came forward and named Anu Malik. The Indian Idol judge has been the subject of intense scrutiny and controversy after harassment claims against him began surfacing. Sona praised actor Abhay Deol for openly declaring his support to the movement of #MeToo when he posted that he admired Sona and would extend his support always. Now, it is being speculated that Anu Malik might be asked to leave Indian Idol and would be replaced by a new judge.