A storm of public fury has enveloped the Hindi film industry following the release of ‘Sarke Chunariya’, a song from ‘KD: The Devil’ starring Sanjay Dutt and Nora Fatehi. The National Human Rights Commission stepped in decisively, issuing a notice to address the song’s objectionable content amid mounting complaints.
Viral on YouTube within hours, the track faced immediate backlash for its explicit double-meaning lyrics by Raqueeb Alam, steamy visuals directed by choreographer Prem, and pulsating music by Arjun Janya, voiced by Mangli. Activist Vineet Jindal, in a strongly worded letter to the Information and Broadcasting Ministry, labeled the song ‘highly obscene and sexually provocative’. He cited phrases that he believes undermine public morality and demanded its outright removal from streaming sites.
Jindal’s grievance extends to the video’s accessibility, warning of detrimental effects on impressionable young minds. Referencing legal statutes like BNS Section 294 and the IT Act, he has escalated the matter to Delhi Police cyber cell, naming key artists and crew. This multi-pronged approach underscores the gravity of the issue.
Social media is abuzz with divided opinions—many users are sharing clips with calls for censorship, while a vocal minority champions expressive liberty. The NHRC’s notice, prompted by these digital outcries, amplifies the discourse on obscenity in entertainment. With no comment from the song’s stars or producers so far, the controversy promises to linger, potentially influencing future content guidelines in Bollywood.