Sarke Chunar controversy: Full details
The song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke featuring Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt from the film KD: The Devil, has landed in major legal trouble and sparked nationwide outrage.
❗ Why the song became controversial
- Soon after release, the track went viral—but also triggered heavy backlash.
- Audiences and critics slammed it for:
- Vulgar and sexually suggestive lyrics
- Objectionable choreography and visuals
- Many viewers called it inappropriate for public and family viewing.
Legal complaints & action
- A formal complaint was filed with authorities including the Central Board of Film Certification.
- The complaint described the song as:
- “Highly vulgar, obscene, and sexually suggestive”
- Potentially harmful to minors
- Legal sections related to obscenity and IT laws were reportedly invoked.
NHRC & government intervention
- The National Human Rights Commission issued a notice after public outrage.
- Following this:
- The Government of India stepped in
- Directed strict action and removal of the song from platforms
🚫 Song taken down
- The Hindi version of the song has been:
- Removed from YouTube and streaming platforms
- This happened due to:
- Legal pressure
- Public backlash
- Official notices
👉 Some regional versions were reportedly still available initially.
🎤 Reactions & controversy deepens
- The backlash spread widely on social media, with strong criticism from the public and industry voices.
- Lyricist Raqueeb Alam:
- Denied writing the lyrics
- Said he felt “humiliated” being credited
Impact on the film
- The controversy has become a major setback for the film’s promotions.
- It has created negative buzz just before release.
Final summary
- Viral release → backlash over vulgar content
- Legal complaints filed
- NHRC notice + government action
- Song removed from platforms
- Industry reactions + lyricist denial
