Sarke Chunar Row: Nora Fatehi Apologises, Vows To Sponsor Education Of Orphan Girls

In the latest development in the ongoing controversy over KD The Devil song Sarke Chunar, Nora Fatehi appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Thursday, May 7. The NCW had called her in after the song was accused of being obscene and vulgar. Nora spoke to the media afterwards and apologised for any hurt caused. She said that she never meant to offend anyone. She also announced that she would sponsor the education of orphan girls as a step forward following this controversy.Talking to reporters, Nora Fatehi said, "I apologise as I have to be responsible as an artist. There was no intention to offend anybody. After this matter, I have decided to sponsor the education of orphan girls." The Commission had summoned her over allegations

of obscenity and vulgarity linked to the song.The NCW had earlier in March issued summons to several people connected to Sarke Chunar. These include Nora Fatehi, Sanjay Dutt, lyricist Raqueeb Alam, producer Venkat K Narayana, and director Kiran Kumar. The case had sparked a debate about content in Bollywood songs and the responsibility of artists towards their audience.In an official statement issued at the time, the NCW said the content of the song "appears to be sexually suggestive and objectionable," adding that it could amount to violations under certain provisions.

The National Commission for Women, in exercise of its powers under the NCW Act, 1990, took suo motu cognisance of media reports alleging obscenity and vulgarity in the song from KD: The Devil. "Observing that the content prima facie appears to be sexually suggestive, objectionable, and violative of provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, IT Act, and POCSO Act, the Commission has taken serious note of the matter," the statement read.The controversy intensified after criticism over the song's lyrics and visuals, with several individuals and organisations alleging that the track objectified women. Complaints seeking registration of an FIR and removal of the song from circulation were also filed.The issue later reached Parliament, where Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed in the Lok Sabha that the song had been banned following widespread backlash. The minister was responding to a question raised by Samajwadi Party MP Anand Bhadouria. KD: The Devil stars Dhruva Sarja in the lead role and is directed by KS Ashoka. The film also features Sanjay Dutt and Nora Fatehi in key roles and released on April 30.(With inputs from ANI)