A controversy erupted in March over the song 'Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke' from the Kannada film KD: The Devil, featuring Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt. The song was slammed for its suggestive lyrics and choreography.
Sanjay Dutt appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) on April 27 and apologized for the controversy, stating he was not aware of the wordings. He also offered to sponsor education for 50 children from the tribal community.
The NCW had summoned actors Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt following the controversy over obscenity and vulgarity in the song. The Commission had stated that the content prima facie appears to be sexually suggestive, objectionable, and violative of provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, IT Act, and POCSO Act.
The song's opening verse is a double entendre describing sex in graphic detail, but it is later revealed to be about a drink and bottle. The song's choreography has also been criticized for being too suggestive and objectifying the dancer.
The lyrical video for the song has been removed from YouTube, and the song has received backlash from social media users and politicians.
