New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Singer Sona Mohapatra has questioned whether respect for veteran artists should come at the cost of professional accountability.

She shared her experience of watching Daler Mehndi perform at a Sufi festival in New Delhi, days after the singer faced backlash over his performance at a cultural event in Uttarakhand.

The controversy began after Uttarakhand Cabinet minister Subodh Uniyal interrupted Daler during his performance at the Siddhpeeth Maa Kunjapuri Tourism and Development Fair in New Tehri on Sunday. A video of the incident went viral, drawing reactions from several singers, including Mika Singh and Badshah, who came out in support of Daler.

Amid the debate, Sona shared a post on Instagram to share her exper...