Tanushree Dutta has received support from actor Sandhya Mridul and singer Sona Mohapatra amid criticism of her reaction to news surrounding Nana Patekar’s death. The controversy has sparked debate on social media about how public tributes to a person intersect with allegations of past harm and the experiences of survivors.

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Sandhya Mridul addressed the issue in an Instagram post, arguing that a person’s death does not automatically erase the harm they may have caused. She said allegations of abuse do not become untrue simply because the accused person is no longer alive, and that survivors’ experiences should not be dismissed amid public expressions of grief.

Mridul also noted that mourning someone and acknowledging the pain experienced by others are not necessarily mutually exclusive. Her remarks focused on the importance of recognising survivors’ experiences while allowing space for people to grieve.

Singer Sona Mohapatra also came out in support of Tanushree, according to reports. Their statements emerged as Dutta’s reaction to Patekar’s death drew criticism from sections of the film industry and social media users.

The debate has renewed discussion about how allegations of abuse are addressed in public, particularly when the person at the centre of the controversy dies. It has also highlighted the tension between public tributes, accountability and the experiences of those who have spoken about alleged harm.

The issue continues to draw differing reactions, with supporters emphasising the need to acknowledge survivors’ accounts and critics questioning Dutta’s response. The discussion has placed renewed attention on how the entertainment industry and the public engage with sensitive allegations and the people affected by them.