📌 Key Points
- Nora Fatehi’s ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke’ faces legal action over alleged vulgar lyrics.
- A complaint has been filed seeking a ban due to obscene content.
- The song allegedly violates the BNS, POCSO Act, and IT Act.
- The Hindi version of the song has been removed from YouTube due to backlash.
Nora Fatehi’s latest song ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke’ is embroiled in controversy due to its lyrics. Legal action is being pursued, with complaints filed citing obscenity and potential harm to minors. The song’s Hindi version has been removed from YouTube.
Objections to Lyrics and Visuals
A fresh controversy has erupted around Nora Fatehi’s latest song, with criticism now escalating into legal action. The track Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke from the movie KD: The Devil, featuring Sanjay Dutt, has sparked outrage online after clips went viral on X, drawing attention to what many are calling disgusting and double-meaning lyrics. The lyrics were written by Raqueeb Alam
According to IANS , advocate and social activist Vineet Jindal has approached the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), seeking an immediate ban and removal of the song. The complaint alleges that both the lyrics and visuals are obscene and potentially harmful, particularly for minors.
According to the complaint, the song — currently circulating widely on YouTube and social media — contains “highly vulgar, sexually suggestive, and obscene expressions.” It further argues that the picturisation and dance sequences are provocative, contributing to a larger concern around public decency.
Legal Action and Complaints Filed
The matter has also been escalated to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, while a separate criminal complaint has reportedly been filed with the Delhi Police Cyber Cell.
The complaint names several key contributors, including lyricist Raqeeb Alam, director Prem, composer Arjun Janya and singer Mangli. It also states that the song may attract legal provisions under Section 294 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and the Information Technology Act, 2000.
Notably, criticism has extended beyond the Hindi version. Viewers have flagged similar concerns with the original Kannada lyrics, questioning the content across both languages. Amid the growing backlash, the makers have removed the Hindi version of the song from YouTube.
Song Removed Amidst Backlash
“I miss the old Bollywood songs, man,” said one under the video. One more said, “Bollywood lyricists when they run out of ideas.” Another wrote, “There was a time when I misunderstood Emraan Hashmi, but he never gave a bad song. In today’s time, I can’t even imagine such good songs.” One user commented, “Bollywood songs used to be written by poets, and now they’re written by cheap people who think vulgarity and double meanings = Creativity.” Another added, “Not sure what’s worse – the lyrics or the confidence to release them.”
As the controversy continues to unfold, the song remains under scrutiny, highlighting ongoing debates around content standards in mainstream cinema.
The controversy surrounding ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke’ highlights ongoing debates about censorship and artistic expression in Bollywood. The legal outcome and public reaction remain to be seen as the issue develops.
