The controversy surrounding the Bollywood song “Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke” from the film KD: The Devil, featuring Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt, has intensified, prompting government attention over allegations that the track contains vulgar and sexually suggestive content.
According to sources, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has asked the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to examine the matter closely and take strict action if the allegations are found to be valid. This could include directing the removal of the song from digital and broadcast platforms.
Officials have also indicated that oversight of potentially objectionable or obscene content in films and music videos may be strengthened. If necessary, changes to existing film certification rules could be considered to prevent the circulation of material viewed as indecent or harmful to public morality.
The song has drawn criticism from multiple quarters, with detractors alleging that its lyrics, visuals, and choreography promote vulgarity and objectify women. Concerns have also been raised about its potential influence on younger audiences.
The issue escalated further after the All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) wrote to the CBFC and Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, calling for immediate action. In its letter, the association described the matter as one of serious public concern and alleged that the song includes double-meaning content that does not meet acceptable standards of decency. It also warned of a broader industry trend in which controversial content is used to attract attention and publicity.
Separately, a complaint was filed at Mumbai’s Mira Road police station by advocate Jahanara Khan. The complaint alleges that the song’s content is highly suggestive and undermines public decency, with the potential to negatively influence minors. It invokes provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, claiming that the song's portrayal insults and outrages women's modesty.
The controversy has also drawn remarks from Priyank Kanoongo, a member of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), who questioned how such content was cleared for public release.
Amid the backlash, the filmmakers have already taken down both the Hindi and Kannada versions of the song from YouTube. With the matter now under official scrutiny, further regulatory action may follow as authorities review the content and consider whether additional steps are required.
