Sanjay Dutt apologises to NCW over ‘Sarke Chunar’ row, offers support for tribal children
‘Sarke Chunar’ row: The controversy surrounding the song 'Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke' from the film 'KD: The Devil' has taken a fresh turn, with actor Sanjay Dutt appearing before the National Commission for Women (NCW) and issuing an apology.
The actor visited the NCW office on Monday after being summoned over allegations that the song contained objectionable and suggestive content. He was accompanied by his legal representative during the appearance.
According to reports, Sanjay Dutt told the commission that he was not aware of the exact wording of the song at the time of recording. However, he expressed regret and apologised out of respect for women and the commission. His lawyer also stated that the actor has voluntarily offered to sponsor the education of 50 children from tribal communities.
The controversy began soon after the release of the song, which features Nora Fatehi alongside Sanjay Dutt. The track drew criticism on social media for its lyrics and dance moves, with many calling it inappropriate and offensive.
Taking note of the issue, the NCW had earlier said that the content appeared to be sexually suggestive and potentially in violation of legal provisions. The commission acted on its own and issued notices to those associated with the song.
Amid the backlash, the song’s lyrical video was later removed from YouTube across multiple languages by its music partner. Nora Fatehi had also responded publicly, stating that she does not support such content and welcomed the decision to take it down.
The film, directed by Prem, is a pan-India project and had generated buzz ahead of its release. However, the controversy around the song has now brought it under scrutiny.
The matter is still under review, and further action, if any, will depend on the findings of the commission.
- With inputs from agencies
