On Thursday, Kangana Ranaut, actor and BJP MP, voiced her disapproval of the newly released track ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke,’ labeling it a “new low” for Bollywood and accusing the industry of embracing extreme levels of “vulgarity.” The song, featuring Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt, is part of the upcoming film ‘KD: The Devil’ and has sparked significant discussion on social media since its release.
Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, Ranaut expressed concern over the increasing trend of “vulgarity” and “attention-seeking” behavior within the film industry. She emphasized the need for stricter regulations regarding the presentation of such songs. “Bollywood has crossed all limits with vulgarity, tactics, and attention-seeking. The entire country is condemning and reprimanding them, but I don’t think they have any shame…” she stated.
Interestingly, the song in question originates from a Kannada film, with the lyrics translated into Hindi for the dubbed version. This nuance was highlighted by many netizens following Ranaut’s remarks.
In a related note, singer Armaan Malik also shared his thoughts on X, expressing disbelief at the lyrics and noting that commercial songwriting seems to have hit a “new low.” He remarked, “This showed up on my timeline, and I had to replay it just to make sure I heard it right. Sad to see commercial songwriting hit a new low…”
The controversy surrounding ‘Sarke Chunar’ has led to significant backlash due to its suggestive lyrics and choreography. In response, the song has been removed from YouTube, with the creators planning to release a revised version shortly, aiming to address the ongoing criticism.
Moreover, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice regarding the alleged use of objectionable lyrics in the track. Advocate and social activist Vineet Jindal has also filed a complaint with the Delhi Police’s cyber cell, seeking legal action against the song’s creators for the inappropriate content, particularly given its availability on various digital platforms. As the controversy grows, many have labeled the lyrics as vulgar and unfit for public consumption.