Actor-dancer Nora Fatehi has spoken on the controversy surrounding the song.Sarke Chunar‘From the upcoming movie KD: DevilClarified its stance after the Hindi version of the track was criticized for its sexually explicit lyrics.
Nora Fatehi reacts to ‘Sarke Chunar’ controversy, accuses KD: The Devil makers of using AI-generated image without consent: “Thanks for the feedback, because of that…”
The Hindi rendition of the song, featuring Fatehi alongside Sanjay Dutt, drew a strong response on social media as soon as it was released. The track was eventually removed from YouTube after the outcry, even though it had already gone viral. The film, directed by Prem and directed by Dhruv Sarja, is scheduled to release in multiple languages on April 30, 2026.
In a four-minute video shared on Instagram, Fatehi said that he had no knowledge about the Hindi version or its lyrics. She revealed that she had originally shot the song in Kannada three years ago and agreed to be a part of it because it was a large-scale project and featured Sanjay Dutt. According to her, the version she was given information about at the time did not cause any concern, as she relied on the translations provided on set.
Fatehi said that he was not informed about the making of the Hindi version and no approval was taken from him before his image was used. She also raised concerns about the use of unapproved visuals in a lyrical video and claimed that an AI-generated image of her and Sanjay Dutt was used without consent.
He further revealed that he had informed the director about his concerns after watching the Hindi version at an event, fearing a reaction due to the nature of the song. “I have distanced myself from the project,” he said. He also said that he has decided not to promote the song.
In the caption accompanying her video, Fatehi wrote that she does not endorse the content and urged viewers to stop sharing the track, saying it only increases its reach. He also responded to the criticism leveled at himself personally, calling it unfortunate and reiterating that he had no control over the final version released.
Addressing the larger issue, Fatehi said that artistes often have limited control in such situations and stressed the need to hold filmmakers and content creators accountable. She said that although she has had positive collaborative experiences in the Hindi film industry, there have also been instances where her input was not considered.
He concluded by saying that he and his team would be more cautious in the future, while also acknowledging that public reaction played a role in the song’s removal.
KD: DevilVenkat K under KVN Productions. Produced by Narayan, it also stars Shilpa Shetty, V. Ravichandran, Ramesh Aravind, Reeshma Nanaiah and Jisshu Sengupta. Having attracted controversy ahead of its release, the film has now reached theaters amid intense scrutiny over its promotional material.
