Canadian playback singer Jonita Gandhi, often referred to as “Toronto’s Nightingale” by the Indo-Canadian community, recently made headlines for her sharp response to an inappropriate comment on Instagram. Born in New Delhi, India, Jonita is celebrated for her versatility, singing in multiple languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, and Bengali. Her popular tracks include The Breakup Song and Mental Manadhil.
Jonita shared a picture of herself in a black bodysuit on Instagram with a playful caption:
“Waiting for the new year be like… 😏 but I’m also currently waiting for my flight to take off lol so hit me up in the comments I’m responding for a bit!!!”
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Amid the influx of comments, one user left an indecent remark, saying:
“Aap ki Thai beautiful h”
In a witty comeback, Jonita replied:
“Aap ka land beautiful h.”
Social Media and Its Challenges
The comment, which was later deleted, sparked a buzz online, with netizens flocking to the post to share their reactions. Jonita has previously shared her thoughts on the challenges of social media, describing it as a double-edged sword. She emphasized the importance of not taking mean comments too seriously.
Jonita’s Journey in Music
Jonita is also well-known for her YouTube covers of Bollywood hits such as Pani Da Rang, Tujhko Jo Paaya, Tum Hi Ho, and Yeh Honsla. She began her Bollywood singing career in 2013 with Chennai Express and has lent her voice to songs in films like Highway, contributing tracks like Kahaan Hoon Main and Implosive Silence.
In 2023, Jonita performed alongside DIVINE at the IPL Closing Ceremony held at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, further solidifying her place as one of the most talented playback singers in the industry.
Jonita’s bold response highlights her ability to handle online negativity with humor and grace, earning her applause from her fans and followers.
