📌 Key Points
- A fatwa has been issued against Nora Fatehi in Uttar Pradesh regarding her song ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke’.
- The fatwa was issued by Chief Mufti Maulana Ebrahim Hussain, citing ‘explicit and vulgar’ content.
- The song, from the Kannada film KD: The Devil, has faced backlash for its lyrics and visuals.
- Complaints were filed demanding the song’s removal, sparking public debate and parliamentary discussion.
Nora Fatehi is facing a fatwa in Uttar Pradesh due to objections against her song, ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke,’ from the film KD: The Devil. Religious leaders have criticized the song’s content as being against Islamic teachings, sparking widespread debate.
Fatwa Issued Against Nora Fatehi
A fatwa has been issued against Nora Fatehi in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, over the controversial song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke from the Kannada film KD: The Devil. The song featuring her and Sanjay Dutt recently ran into controversy over the objectionable lyrics, which the Union government had also objected to.
The fatwa was issued by Chief Mufti Maulana Ebrahim Hussain, who found issue with ‘explicit and vulgar’ visuals of the song. He told India Today in a statement that he found such content haram and a gunah-e-kabira (grave sin), adding that participation in or promotion of such material goes against religious principles.
A fatwa is a non-binding legal opinion in Islam issued by a qualified religious law specialist, known as a mufti, on a specific issue. It is not legally enforceable by the state.
Objections to ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke’
Ever since the song was released, it has received backlash, with some organisations demanding action against the people involved in the track. Complaints were filed demanding an FIR and the removal of the track from circulation, intensifying public debate just days before the matter was raised in Parliament.
It was composed by Arjun Janya, and the film’s director, Prem, had penned the original Kannada lyrics, which were translated into Hindi by Raqueeb Alam. Mangli had provided the vocals.
Song Faces Backlash and Demands for Removal
She further claimed that when the makers explained the song’s translation to her at the time, nothing seemed ‘inappropriate’ or ‘vulgar.’ However, she clarified that she does not understand Kannada and had relied entirely on what the team told her. She did admit that when she heard the song’s lyrics in Hindi during the launch, she knew that it would cause trouble.
KD stars Dhruva Sarja, Sanjay Dutt, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Ramesh Aravind, Reeshma Nanaiah, and V Ravichandran. It will hit screens on April 30.
The controversy surrounding ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke’ highlights ongoing debates about artistic expression and religious values. The fatwa’s impact remains to be seen as discussions continue within both religious and entertainment spheres.
