📌 Key Points
- Director Prem denies the ‘Sarke Chunar’ controversy was intentional for publicity.
- The director states the song was intended for parties and has been well-received in some regions.
- Prem admits he wasn’t fully aware of the Hindi lyrics’ translation that caused offense.
- The controversial lines have been revised, and the updated version is being sent to the Censor Board.
Director Prem of ‘KD The Devil’ is refuting claims that the controversy surrounding the song ‘Sarke Chunar,’ featuring Nora Fatehi, was a deliberate publicity stunt. He clarifies that the song was meant to be celebratory and that revised lyrics are forthcoming.
Director Prem Responds to Controversy
The song Sarke Chunar from KD The Devil has sparked controversy, from backlash over its lyrics to a reported fatwa against actor Nora Fatehi , who features in the track. Amid allegations that the outrage was orchestrated for publicity, director Prem has denied any such intent.
“I don’t want any controversy. Mine is an emotional film, and the song is meant to be something people dance to at parties. It’s been well received in Karnataka and Kerala. Why would I want controversy?” he says.
Lyrics Revised After Backlash
Prem explains that while he wrote the original Kannada lyrics, the Hindi version was translated by lyricist Raqueeb Alam. He admits he was unaware of the specific wording that later drew criticism. “Everything went smoothly with the Kannada original. I didn’t understand the Hindi words used in translation as I am not fluent in the language. I come from a village where phrases like ‘neeche mat gira, uthao’ are part of everyday speech, it’s Janapada,” he adds.
Original Intent of ‘Sarke Chunar’
The filmmaker says the contentious lines have now been revised and the updated version will be sent to the Censor Board. Expressing regret, he says, “If anyone is hurt, I am very sorry. Our big film faced a small lyrics issue, but it has been blown out of proportion. There are so many larger problems in the world, war hai, LPG gas ki problem hai toh kyun ek gaane pe itni badi controversy kar di?”
Prem expresses regret for any offense caused by the song’s initial lyrics. The director hopes the revised version will resolve the issue and allow audiences to focus on the film’s emotional core rather than the lyrical controversy.
