Bollywood star Nora Fatehi has officially distanced herself from the growing firestorm surrounding her latest song, “Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke,” from the upcoming pan-India film KD: The Devil. The track, which also features veteran actor Sanjay Dutt, was recently scrubbed from YouTube and other streaming platforms following a massive wave of public and legal backlash over its “vulgar” and “sexually suggestive” lyrics.
The controversy erupted earlier this week when the Hindi version of the song went viral for all the wrong reasons. Critics, including singer Armaan Malik and members of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), slammed the track’s lyrics and choreography, calling it a “new low” for commercial songwriting.
“I Was Blindsided,” Says Nora
Breaking her silence via a video message on Instagram, Nora Fatehi clarified that she had no hand in the creation of the controversial Hindi version. She explained that the song was actually filmed three years ago in Kannada.
“I shot this song three years ago in Kannada. At the time, I said yes because it was a major film and featured an icon like Sanjay Dutt,” Nora stated. “I don’t understand Kannada, so I relied on the filmmakers’ translation. What they told me then didn’t seem inappropriate at all.”
Nora revealed that she only realized there was a problem during the song’s recent launch event. She expressed frustration over the use of AI-generated images of her and Sanjay Dutt, as well as “unflattering” photos used in the lyrical video without her approval.
A Disconnect Between Versions
The actress was quick to point out that while the original Kannada version felt like a standard massy dance number, the Hindi dub introduced crude double meanings that she never agreed to.
No Approval: Nora claims the filmmakers never sought her permission for the Hindi lyrics or the final edit.
Immediate Warning: Upon hearing the Hindi version, Nora says she immediately warned the director it would face backlash and chose to disassociate herself from the project, refusing to promote it on her social media.
Support for the Ban: Interestingly, Nora thanked the public for the backlash, noting that the “pressure” from the audience was the only reason the filmmakers finally took the video down.
Industry and Legal Reaction
The song didn’t just annoy fans; it triggered a series of legal actions. The NHRC issued notices to the makers, and complaints were filed with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Lyricist Raqueeb Alam also distanced himself from the row, claiming he originally refused to write the “dirty” lyrics and was simply asked to provide a literal translation of the director’s Kannada lines.
Defending Her Character
While Nora expressed relief that the song is no longer available, she hit back at trolls using the controversy to attack her personally. “It’s unfortunate to see people using this as an opportunity to attack my character,” she wrote. “As artists, we often have very little power over the final product, especially when we aren’t ‘nepo kids’ with massive backing.”
The makers of KD: The Devil are reportedly working on a “clean” version of the track to be released with an apology note. For now, Nora says she and her team will be “much more careful” with future collaborations to protect her reputation. To know such latest
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