Nora Fatehi, the popular actress, is once again in the spotlight due to her latest song ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke’ from the Kannada film KD Devil, which has drawn criticism for its suggestive lyrics. A coalition of ten legal professionals has approached the Ministry of Home Affairs, urging the cancellation of Nora’s work permit and her deportation over the contentious track. This complaint has also reached various authorities, including the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the Central Board of Film Certification, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and the National Commission for Women, highlighting the issue’s seriousness.
The attorneys have argued that the song’s lyrics are inappropriate, sexually suggestive, and tarnish public morality and the dignity of women. In their correspondence, they assert that Nora has exploited her status in India by endorsing such material. They invoke the Foreigners Act of 1946, emphasizing that the government has the authority to take action against foreign nationals whose actions may disrupt public decency or order. Additional legal references include the Passport (Entry into India) Act of 1920 and other relevant statutes.
Moreover, the petition asserts that the song breaches multiple legal provisions, including sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act of 1986, and the Information Technology Act of 2000.
Beyond legal implications, the attorneys argue that such representations foster obscenity, the objectification of women, and detrimental societal narratives. In response to the backlash, Nora claimed she was unaware of the lyrics’ meaning, as she had recorded the song in Kannada, and stated that the translated version was used without her consent.
However, the lawyers dismissed her explanation as an afterthought, contending that performers cannot distance themselves from the content while still seeking recognition and compensation. They also emphasized that employing AI tools does not absolve individuals of responsibility for their work.
In a further development, a fatwa was issued against Nora Fatehi by the Muslim Personal Darul Ifta in Aligarh after the song faced online criticism for its lyrics, which they deemed objectionable and contrary to Islamic principles.
On Wednesday, the Union government confirmed that the song has been banned due to the extensive backlash over its lyrics and visuals. Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw announced this decision in the Lok Sabha while addressing a query from Samajwadi Party MP Anand Bhadouria.