I instantly knew Hindi version had issues, says Nora Fatehi on Sarke Chunar

Actor-dancer Nora Fatehi on Wednesday addressed the controversy surrounding her song Sarke Chunar from the upcoming film KD - The Devil. She said she doesn't understand the Kannada language, in which the original song, Sarse Ninna, is composed, and added that she was unaware of the song's Hindi version, Sarke Chunar.

Nora, however, said that the moment she subsequently heard the song in its Hindi version – a language she understands – she told the director that the track would attract backlash.

The song recently came under fire for its vulgar lyrics and choreography, with the Hindi version drawing sharp criticism online. The issue escalated to the point where the Information and Broadcasting Ministry assured in Parliament that a ban had been imposed on the track. Following the outrage, the makers removed



the Hindi version from YouTube.

Nora shared a video message on Wednesday, responding to the controversy. In the caption, she distanced herself from the disputed version of the song.

“I would hate for anyone to think I endorse this. Thank you for the backlash, because of this pressure the filmmakers have luckily taken it down,” she wrote, while also urging fans to stop circulating the track online.

“I’d also request everyone to stop sharing the song because you're just giving it a platform unnecessarily,” she added.

At the same time, the actor called out personal attacks directed at her amid the controversy. “On a side note, I see some of you guys trying to use this as an opportunity to attack my character. It’s unfortunate,” she said.