New Delhi, 17 March

The Hindi song ‘Sarke Chunar’ from Sanjay Dutt-starrer ‘KD The Devil’ has sparked widespread outrage over its sexually explicit lyrics. The video has now been removed from YouTube following intense criticism.

Featuring Dutt and Nora Fatehi, the track went viral after its release two days ago. The film, originally in Kannada and set to be dubbed in four languages, will release on 30 April.

Information and Broadcasting Ministry has taken note of the controversy and may issue a notice to YouTube.

Lyricist Raqueeb Alam distanced himself, stating he merely translated the original Kannada lyrics written by director Prem. He claimed he had initially refused, warning that such content would not work and might face censorship, but was asked to provide a literal translation.

Alam said he has now been asked to write a “clean” version, which the makers plan to release with an apology.

Singer Armaan Malik and filmmaker Onir were among the critics, calling the song distasteful and questioning standards.

"Wish I could unhear it. Sad to see commercial songwriting hit a new low," he wrote on X.

Onir questioned why the song was not banned. "And the Censor board is busy with the naming of a film, Ghooskhor Pandat. Strange country we are becoming... opposing Valentine's Day, interfaith marriage, celebration, while being ok with this rubbish," he wrote on X.

Many others on social media also called out the makers for lowering the standard of music.

"Sad to see how normalised cheap and vulgar lyrics have become in mainstream songs. Shock value isn’t creativity. Bollywood music once had poetry, emotion, and depth - we deserve that standard again," one user wrote on X.