Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke Controversy: KD The Devil Director Prem Apologises Amid Vulgar Lyrics Backlash; Says, “No One Would Intentionally Commit A Mistake”

Controversy erupts over the song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke from the Kannada film KD: The Devil, after it was banned by the Centre amid backlash over its lyrics and visuals. Hours following the ban, director Prem issued an apology and committed to rewriting the song. Yesterday, Nora Fatehi clarified that she shot the Kannada version of the song 3 years ago and was unaware of the Hindi version.

KD The Devil Director Prem Apologises For Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke Song Controversy

The song, featuring Sanjay Dutt and Nora Fatehi, sparked outrage after its audio was released on YouTube, with many netizens criticising the lyrics as vulgar and objectifying women. This marks the first time in Kannada film history that the Centre has taken the step to remove a song due to allegations of vulgarity. In a video statement, Prem addressed the Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke Song controversy, who also penned the lyrics, explained that “No one would intentionally commit a mistake.”

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Addressing the controversy, Prem said, “I have written songs about God, mother, brothers, and love. People have certain expectations, especially with a film about to release. I wrote this song from my perspective, inspired by a bottle of alcohol and a pickle.“

He continued, “I did not intend to write something vulgar or hurt anyone’s feelings. I don’t understand how it was perceived differently. My family and I have been subjected to online abuse. I wish them well.”

He further assured that he would rework the song to ensure it would not offend anyone. The director vowed to release the revised version nationwide.

Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke Song Was BANNED

This development came after Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw announced in Lok Sabha that the song had been removed from YouTube. Vaishnaw emphasised that “freedom of speech is not absolute” and that reasonable restrictions must be followed to protect society and culture. He stressed the importance of taking “strict action” to safeguard children, women, and vulnerable groups.

NHRC, WRC Object Vulgar Lyrics

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) also issued a legal notice to the filmmakers. They have urged them to remove the song from YouTube. Additionally, Advocate Vineet Jindal filed a complaint with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). He called for the ban due to the visuals being obscene and harmful, particularly for children and women.

Women’s Rights Commissions from Karnataka and Haryana expressed concerns over the song’s lyrics as well. When questioned by the media, Prem defended the lyrics, claiming they were written in a different context.

Previous Controversy

The controversy follows a previous incident in December. Prem faced criticism for another song from the same film, Annthamma Jodetthu Kano. He described it as colloquial usage.

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