The controversy surrounding the Bollywood song "Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke" featuring Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt from the upcoming film KD: The Devil has intensified, with the government taking note of allegations that the track contains vulgar and sexually suggestive lyrics and visuals.
Sources told India Today that the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to take strict action and ensure the removal of the song from all media platforms if the allegations are found to be valid.
Officials have also indicated that monitoring of obscene or objectionable content in films and music videos will be tightened. If required, amendments to film certification rules could also be considered to prevent the circulation of content deemed indecent or harmful to public morality.
The song, which also features a veteran like Sanjay Dutt, has triggered widespread backlash from several quarters.
Critics claim that its lyrics, visuals and dance sequences promote vulgarity and objectify women, raising concerns about its impact on younger audiences.
This comes hours after the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) wrote to the CBFC and Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, urging immediate action against the song.
In its letter, the association described the issue as a matter of "serious public concern," alleging that the track contains double-meaning content and fails to meet standards of decency expected in Indian cinema.
The association further warned of what it called an "alarming trend" in the film industry, where certain songs are allegedly designed to spark controversy and generate publicity.
It demanded that the song be banned and removed from all digital and broadcast platforms, and also called for a re-evaluation of the film’s certification.
Meanwhile, a separate complaint was filed at the Mira Road police station in Mumbai by advocate Jahanara Khan.
The complaint alleges that the song’s lyrics and visuals are "highly vulgar and sexually suggestive" and that its provocative presentation undermines public decency and could negatively influence minors.
The complaint also invokes provisions under Section 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, claiming that the content insults and outrages the modesty of women by promoting an indecent and objectifying portrayal.
The controversy also drew sharp criticism from Priyank Kanoongo, a member of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), who questioned how such content could be approved for public viewing.
As the row escalates, the makers of the film—directed by Prem and starring Dhruva Sarja alongside a large ensemble cast—have already removed both the Hindi and Kannada versions of the song from YouTube following the backlash.
With the matter now formally escalated to authorities, attention is on whether regulators will take further action as the debate over the song continues to grow.
