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Hindustan Times
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Sunitha-Pravasthi Aaradhya's Padutha Theeyaga feud intensifies over allegations; both call out inconsistencies. Watch
Singer Pravasthi Aaradhya had alleged bias and harassment on the sets of ETV's hit show Padutha Theeyaga Silver Jubilee Series earlier this week. One of the show's judges, Sunitha, and the production house, Gnapika Entertainment, made videos to counter her claims. Pravasthi, however, made another video to point out inconsistencies. (Also Read: 19-year-old Pravasthi Aaradhya gets bullied after she alleges harassment from singer Sunitha on TV show Padutha Theeyaga) Sunitha responded to Pravasthi's claim of how she was always on the receiving end of criticism from the judge, even when she performed well, and said, 'First of all, Pravasthi, much like many other legends, I have also coddled you since you were a child. You're 19 now, so it won't be good for me to still do that. You used to sing cutely and look cute. Had you maintained consistency in your singing, I would've continued to praise you.' Apart from commenting on how she's surprised Pravasthi is airing out the dirty laundry in public, Sunitha also expressed confusion as to why she thinks she was targeted. 'Today, Pravasthi is so grown that she is going on the road, sharing her troubles with people and discussing us, which makes me sad. But that doesn't matter to you,' she said, adding, 'Why will I look at you with disgust? Why out of everyone will me, Keeravani and Chandrabose only target you?' A post shared by Sunitha Upadrasta (@upadrastasunitha) Sunitha also claimed that there was no bias on the show when it came to song selection, boiling it down to the channel and production not having the rights to a song. 'You get upset at everything because that's your age. I consoled you after the classical round, maybe you forgot that. Some people can control their emotions, and some can't. I understand because I'm a mother. And another thing, why did I call only you to sing with me if I showed favouritism towards others? You're talking about body shaming, why would I shoot a video with you then? I even ensured you and your mom reached home safely,' she questioned. She also called it a 'revolutionary statement' when Pravasthi pointed out that MM Keeravaani's comment on singers performing at weddings was insulting and said, 'You made a revolutionary statement about what Keeravaani said about singers performing at weddings. I, too, sing at weddings, as does Anirudh (Ravichander). He just shared his opinion, it's your insecurity that made you think he was talking about you..' Sunitha also alleged that Pravasthi's mother had behaved rudely towards her, not the other way around as she claimed. Praveena Kadiyala of Gnapika Entertainments also posted a video denying Pravasthi's claims of being forced to wear revealing outfits by posting pictures of the clothes she wore on the show. She reiterated Sunitha's claim that the only reason a contestant wouldn't be able to get a song of their choice would be due to rights issues. Pravasthi made a second video on the whole issue to respond to Sunitha's claim and point out inconsistencies. She starts her video with, 'I never asked anyone to coddle me. I only want the minimum respect a human being deserves, a singer deserves. Wish you had spoken to me as nicely as you did in the Reel.' She reiterates that there was bias regarding the songs she could select to sing, claiming favouritism, 'I was not allowed to sing a devotional song for the episode with Raghavendra Rao garu, but another contestant was allowed to. If it isn't favouritism, why were you signalling a contestant to adjust their pitch while they were singing instead of addressing it during the judging? You even judged a song without hearing it because you had somewhere else to be. Contestants who forgot lyrics are still on top, as are those who cheated by writing lyrics on their palms.' A post shared by @pravasthi_aaradhya Pravasthi then claimed that it was not Sunitha but her mentor, Nihal Konduri, who allowed her to sing backup in the music video, adding, 'My mother wasn't even there the day you're claiming you ensured we went home safe. One of your assistants accompanied me as she stayed nearby. The assistant also came with me because my mother had already requested her. As for the classical round where you claim to have consoled me, I begged everyone to consider it because of some technical issue. Only after that did you approach me.' The 19-year-old also called out Sunitha for her choice of words, saying, 'It is also not okay for you to use the words 'road midaki vachi' (she came onto the road). I didn't do a dharna anywhere, I'm only 19. I didn't expect that from you. Keeravaani garu was insulting singers who perform at weddings; he was not just passing an opinion.' She ended the video by acknowledging that Sunitha was a legend and that she was just sharing her experience.
Hindustan Times
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
19-year-old Pravasthi Aaradhya gets bullied after she alleges harassment from singer Sunitha on TV show Padutha Theeyaga
19-year-old singer Pravasthi Aaradhya shocked everyone by posting videos on Instagram, accusing the judges and production team of Padutha Theeyaga Silver Jubilee Series of harassment, bias, and body shaming. She singled out singer Sunitha Upadrashta, in particular, for being biased against her and claims to have been bullied by her fans after she decided to expose some behind-the-scenes instances on the TV show. (Also Read: MM Keeravaani says Oscar-winning Naatu Naatu from RRR is not his 'best' song: 'Global recognition has come…') In the video Pravasthi posted online, she claims that despite winning Star Maa's Super Singer in 2024, she decided to participate in Padutha Theeyaga Silver Jubilee this year for better exposure. She also claims that when she took part in the show, when SP Balasubrahmanyam was alive, she had a completely different experience. Calling out Sunitha, she said, 'Sunitha garu always looked disgusted whenever I came on stage. She also badmouthed me to Keeravaani garu about my talent. When she said that, my earpiece was plugged in, and she didn't know it.' Pravasthi then stated that lyricist Chandrabose was 'initially appreciative' of her, but he soon changed too. As for music composer MM Keeravaani, Pravasthi claims she was hurt by some of the comments made on the show that she felt were intended for her. 'He was very biased towards melodies and his compositions. When I got eliminated, he looked at me and commented on how he disliked singers performing at weddings. Everyone there knows I do that due to my financial situation. He also used the word 'chakiri' (colloquial word for job) when describing the singers who work for him, which felt off.' Pravasthi also stated that while she was advised not to make the video, she has no hope of making a living in the industry anymore and hopes no one else has to face what she did. 'They treated me like I was worthless and cracked jokes about my body. I did not expect this from them at all because I have participated in numerous singing shows. The production often pressured me to wear sarees and tie them low to expose my navel. Even the costume designer told me to my face he couldn't dress me better because of my body. My self-esteem and confidence have taken a hit.' A post shared by @pravasthi_aaradhya The young singer also told Big TV that Sunitha addressed her mother as 'nuvvu' (informal you) instead of 'meeru' (formal you) and it was disrespectful. She also alleged that the show was scripted, with songs being changed last minute to control some eliminations. Pravasthi also told ABN Telugu that when her mother tried to get her off the stage because she didn't like how everything went down, host SP Charan (SPB's son) told her she couldn't leave till they allowed her to leave and tugged on her hand. After Pravasthi put up the videos, she addressed those claiming she's only creating a fuss because she got eliminated from the show. She said, 'Eliminate ayyanu ani nen ivanni cheyyatledu. (I'm not doing this because I got eliminated) I've gotten eliminated from other reality shows but I've never made a scene. Ippud enduk chesanu ante anyayam ga chesaru kabatte nen antha matladenu. (I am only speaking out now because I was treated unfairly)' She put up another post on her Instagram stories, asking Sunitha's fans to back off. Her post reads, 'To all the Sunitha garu fan accounts who are bullying and threatening me, first meeru celebrities ni gods laga treat cheyyadam aapandi. Valu kuda mee laga naa laga humans ee. (first stop treating celebrities like gods. They are humans like me and you).' She added, 'Don't discredit my feelings because you like their voice or talent. Talent veru oka human heart veru. Naku aina experience nenu cheppanu. (Talent is different from the human heart. All I've done is share my experience) So please stop bullying me.' Sunitha, MM Keeravaani, Chandrabose, SP Charan and the production team, Gnapika Productions, have yet to respond to Pravasthi's allegations.
