Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Nora Fatehi Denies Approval Amid Sarke Chunar Song Controversy
Nora Fatehi is speaking about a song connected to the film KD: The Devil.
She says she filmed an older version of the song in Kannada three years ago.
She says she did not know a Hindi version had been made or approve its lyrics and pictures.
She also says some images of her and Sanjay Dutt were used without permission.
The song received strong criticism for its words and visuals.
A complainant said the material could be inappropriate for children.
Nora asked people not to keep sharing the song because that gives it more attention.
She said filmmakers should be held responsible and that she will be more careful in the future.
Nora Fatehi says she did not know about or approve the Hindi version of “Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke.”
She says she originally filmed the song three years ago in Kannada and did not understand its lyrics.
Fatehi claims unflattering images and AI-generated visuals were used without her permission.
A complaint alleges the song contains vulgar, sexually suggestive lyrics and provocative visuals accessible to minors.
The song was removed after backlash, while a separate complaint was reportedly filed with the Delhi Police Cyber Cell.
- Who
- Actor Nora Fatehi, the filmmakers and contributors to “Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke,” and complainants who objected to the song.
- What
- A controversy concerns allegedly vulgar lyrics and visuals in the song, while Fatehi denies knowing about or approving its Hindi version.
- When
- Fatehi said she filmed the original Kannada song three years ago; the film is scheduled for release on April 30, 2026.
- Where
- The song was circulated on YouTube and social media; a separate complaint was filed with the Delhi Police Cyber Cell.
- Why
- Critics and the complainant objected to the song’s alleged sexual and provocative content, while Fatehi said her image was used without permission.
Fatehi’s account
Critics’ and complainant’s concerns
Knowledge and approval
Fatehi’s account
Fatehi says she only agreed to film a Kannada version, did not understand the language, and was not consulted about the Hindi lyrics, dubbing or use of her image.
Critics’ and complainant’s concerns
Critics questioned how she could have been unaware of the song and accused her of lying in online comments.
Content and public access
Fatehi’s account
Fatehi says she did not endorse the Hindi song and objected after seeing its lyrics, visuals and AI-generated images.
Critics’ and complainant’s concerns
The complainant alleges that the lyrics and dance sequences are vulgar, sexually suggestive and inappropriate for public access, particularly by minors.
Responsibility for the release
Fatehi’s account
Fatehi says filmmakers and producers should be held accountable for using artists’ names and images without adequate consent.
Critics’ and complainant’s concerns
The complaint identifies the song’s lyricist, director, composer and singer and seeks action under cited criminal and technology laws.
- Song
- “Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke”
- Film
- KD: The Devil
- Nora Fatehi’s position
- She says she did not perform for or approve the Hindi version and had no knowledge of it.
- Original filming
- Fatehi says she shot the song three years ago in Kannada.
- Song contributors
- Singer Mangli, lyricist Raqeeb Alam, composer Arjun Janya and director Prem.
- Complaint allegations
- The complaint describes the lyrics as vulgar, sexually suggestive and obscene, and the visuals as provocative.
- Legal provisions cited
- The complaint refers to Section 294 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and the Information Technology Act, 2000.
- Film release
- KD: The Devil is scheduled to release in theatres on April 30, 2026.