Telugu Singer Pravasthi Aradhya Alleges Physique-Shaming And Bias By TV Present ‘Padutha Teeyaga’ Judges: ‘Insisted I Put on Low-Tied Sarees’ | Folks Information

New Delhi: Pravasthi Aradhya, 19-year-old singer and former contestant of the favored Telugu music actuality present ‘Padutha Teeyaga’, has sparked controversy after taking to social media with a collection of great allegations in opposition to the present’s judges and manufacturing crew. In a video titled “Goodbye to my goals”, Pravasthi accused a number of distinguished personalities, together with Oscar-winning composer M.M. Keeravani and playback singer S.P. Charan, of body-shaming, disrespect, {and professional} bias following her current elimination from the present.

Pravasthi, a well-known face within the regional music circuit and a actuality TV common since childhood, alleged that the therapy she acquired on the present left her feeling “nugatory.” She notably pointed fingers at choose and playback singer Sunitha, claiming the latter gave her “disgusted appears to be like” throughout performances and spoke negatively about her expertise, unaware that Pravasthi may hear by means of her earpiece.

“He was very biased in the direction of melodies and his personal compositions,” she mentioned of Keeravani. “After my elimination, he checked out me and remarked on how he dislikes singers who carry out at weddings.” Pravasthi, who performs at personal occasions as a result of monetary constraints at residence, mentioned the remark struck a private nerve. She additionally criticized Keeravani’s use of the colloquial time period “chakiri” (which means job) when referring to singers working underneath him, calling it “demeaning.”

As well as, she alleged that the manufacturing crew repeatedly body-shamed her and compelled her into uncomfortable wardrobe selections. “They made jokes about my physique and insisted I put on low-tied sarees to reveal my navel,” she claimed, including that the costume designer immediately advised her he couldn’t model her “higher” as a result of her physique sort.

In response to the viral video, singer Sunitha addressed the accusations in her personal Instagram video on April 22. Talking in Telugu, she expressed shock and disappointment over the claims. “Pravasthi, you’ve been with us because you have been just a little woman. We used to understand your singing,” she mentioned, emphasizing the significance of emotional energy within the leisure trade.

Sunitha additionally urged the younger singer to share “the entire reality” moderately than what she described as a “partial narrative.” She addressed particular claims made by Pravasthi, together with the allegation that Sunitha celebrated her elimination. “That really harm. I can’t perceive why you’ll say one thing like that,” Sunitha mentioned.

Following Sunitha’s response, Pravasthi launched a second video reiterating her stance. “I by no means requested to be pampered—I solely requested for fundamental respect,” she mentioned. Pravasthi additionally countered a few of Sunitha’s statements, noting that it was her mentor Nihal Konduri, not Sunitha, who gave her backup singing alternatives. She disputed claims about who accompanied her residence, stating that an assistant organized by her mom had taken her, not Sunitha.

She additionally known as out what she noticed as inappropriate language utilized by the playback singer. “You mentioned I got here onto the highway—‘highway midaki vachi’—however I didn’t stage any protest. I’m simply 19, and I used to be sharing my expertise,” she mentioned.

Pravasthi concluded by acknowledging Sunitha’s legacy within the trade whereas standing by her account. “You’re a legend, however I’ve the appropriate to discuss how I used to be handled,” she mentioned.