Nora Fatehi, Sanjay Dutt Song 'Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke' Pulled Amid Vulgarity Row

Top Summary

• What happened: The song 'Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke,' featuring Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt, has been removed from YouTube following criticism of its sexually explicit content.
• Why it matters: The controversy highlights growing concerns about vulgarity in Bollywood and the role of censorship.
• What changes for people: The Hindi version of the song is no longer available on YouTube, and a revised version might be released.
• Who is affected: The filmmakers, actors involved, the Censor Board, and audiences concerned about cultural values are affected.

Vulgarity Claims Spark Outrage

The song 'Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke' from the upcoming Kannada film 'KD: The Devil' has been embroiled in controversy. The music video and lyrics were immediately criticised for their vulgarity. The Hindi version has since been removed from YouTube.

The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has demanded an official ban on the song.

YouTube Removal and Ministry Scrutiny

Following its release, the Hindi version of the song was quickly removed from YouTube. The Information and Broadcasting Ministry is also scrutinizing the song.

There are reportedly plans to send a notice to YouTube. The Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, and Tamil versions are still available on the platform.

Lyricist Distances Himself

Raqeeb Alam, credited for the Hindi version's lyrics, has distanced himself from the controversy. He claims the lyrics were a translation from the original Kannada.

"I have not written these lyrics. They were written by the film's director Prem in Kannada. When I was asked to write all this, I refused, saying such songs won't work, and will be censored too. They told me to only literally translate the Kannada version and give it to them... they will set it to the song's meter," Alam told HT City.

Alam added, "At the end they say the entire song is about an alcohol bottle. But before that everything is so dirty. I had refused. Why would I need to write such songs?"

Censor Board and Political Reactions

Filmmaker Onir criticised the Censor board for inaction against the song. BJP MP Ravi Kishan stated that vulgarity harming culture should not be promoted.

Kangana Ranaut also condemned the song, calling for stricter regulations on vulgarity in Bollywood.

 

"Bollywood has crossed all limits with vulgarity, tactics, and attention-seeking. The entire country is condemning and reprimanding them. But I don't think they have any shame...There needs to be even more strictness about the display of such vulgarity and obscenity...I think some strict rein will have to be put on Bollywood," Ranaut told ANI.

 

Fresh Version in the Works

Alam stated that the film's team is planning to release a fresh version of the song with clean lyrics. They are also considering issuing an apology note.

What to Watch Next

The film team may release a revised version of the song with cleaner lyrics and an apology. Further action from the Information and Broadcasting Ministry and the Censor Board is also expected.