Actor-dancer Nora Fatehi has addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the song Sarke Chunar Teri, clarifying her involvement and distancing herself from the Hindi version that has sparked backlash.Original Shoot and Lack of AwarenessFatehi revealed that the song was originally shot years ago in Kannada, and she was unaware of how it would later be repurposed. She explained:I shot this song three years ago in Kannada. When I shot this song, I said yes to it because it was part of a big film and also alongside Sanjay Dutt, who would say no to it. It was a remake of what I thought was 'Nayak Nahi Khalnayak Hoon Main.'She further stated that at the time of filming, nothing about the project appeared objectionable to her, especially given the language barrier:When they translated this song, nothing seemed inappropriate or vulgar to me, but I do not understand Kannada, so I rely on whatever they say to me. Whatever they have done right now, dubbing it in Hindi and the lyrics, they did not take any permission or approval from me. I had no idea about it.Nora Fatehi emphasized that she neither approved nor participated in the Hindi adaptation of the track. Sharing her side of the story, she wrote, I would hate for anyone to think I endorse this.. thank you for the backlash because of this pressure the filmmakers have luckily taken it down ????????Id also request everyone to stop sharing the song because ur just giving it a platform unnecessarily.On a side note I see some of u guys trying to use this as an opportunity to attack my character..it’s unfortunate????Anyways me and my team will be more careful in the future in such situations. 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The All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA), actor Kangana Ranaut, and singer Armaan Malik have criticized the song for its objectionable lyrics.According to reports, an advocate has approached the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), seeking an immediate ban and removal of the song, alleging that its lyrics and visuals are obscene and potentially harmful, especially to minors.Legal DevelopmentsThe issue has also taken a legal turn, with a criminal complaint reportedly filed with the Delhi Police Cyber Cell regarding the song.
