NCW summons Nora Fatehi, Sanjay Dutt over ‘Sarke Chunar’ controversy
The controversy around the song ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke’ from the upcoming film ‘KD: The Devil’ has intensified, with the National Commission for Women (NCW) stepping in on its own.
Acting on media reports that flagged alleged obscenity and objectionable visuals in the track, the Commission has issued summons to actor Nora Fatehi, actor Sanjay Dutt, lyricist Raqueeb Alam, producer Venkat K. Narayana, and director Kiran Kumar.
All those named have been asked to appear before the panel on March 24 at 12:30 pm, along with relevant documents. In its statement, the NCW said it had taken suo motu cognisance of the matter under the provisions of the NCW Act, 1990.
The Commission noted that the content of the song appears, at first glance, to be sexually suggestive and potentially in violation of laws including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Information Technology Act, and the POCSO Act.
It added that the issue has been treated with seriousness given the nature of the allegations. The development comes amid ongoing backlash over the song’s visuals and lyrics, which have drawn criticism on social media and in sections of the public discourse.
Fatehi Issues Statement
Earlier, Fatehi had publicly distanced herself from the Hindi version of the track. She said the song was originally shot in Kannada several years ago and that she had agreed to be part of it under a different understanding of its presentation.
According to Fatehi, she was not consulted about the Hindi adaptation, including the final lyrics and the way the song was packaged for release. She also raised concerns about the use of certain images in the lyrical video, including what she described as unflattering visuals and AI-generated content.
The actor stated that she had expressed her objections to the director after seeing the Hindi version and chose not to promote the song, citing concerns about her professional image.
The Commission is expected to hear the parties next week as it examines whether any legal violations have occurred in connection with the song.