Nora Fatehi has found herself in the eye of a storm following the backlash against her song “Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke,” known for its controversial lyrics. The track, featured in the film KD – The Devil, was removed after significant criticism. Though the song also stars Sanjay Dutt, Nora faced the brunt of the backlash. In response, she clarified that her involvement was in Kannada and that she was unaware of its Hindi translation’s implications.
In the wake of the uproar, a journalist highlighted Nora’s previous comments distancing herself from feminism, pointing out the irony of modern feminists supporting her amid the criticism. The journalist noted, “Dear Nora, I hope you see that despite your past remarks on feminism, the very feminists you criticized are now the ones advocating for consent and accountability in this conversation.”
Nora responded in the comments, asserting that her previous statements had been misinterpreted. She emphasized, “Don’t feel sorry for me. I’m not asking for sympathy. If you identify as true feminists, use this moment to show me and others what real feminism looks like. If it’s about bashing me or mocking me, then you’re missing the point of feminism.”
Further clarifying her position, she stated, “I never claimed to be against feminism. You focused on one statement I made, which I went on to clarify. Yes, I’ve expressed that feminism has its flaws, but that doesn’t mean I don’t believe in advocating for women’s rights. My concerns lie with radical feminism, which I feel has skewed male-female dynamics. Could I have articulated my views better? Absolutely. Should I be able to discuss women’s issues without fear of being attacked by self-proclaimed feminists? Yes. I feel like this nuance is overlooked because it doesn’t align with your ‘I dislike Nora’ narrative.”
She concluded, “You may argue that my career was built through the male gaze, but I take pride in how I’ve achieved my success. I’ve reached milestones many only dream of and represented India on international platforms while honoring my roots. I am supported by women, children, and men who genuinely appreciate my work and my respect for women.”