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Nora Fatehi in the controversial song 'Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke'. Photo: Screen-grab/X video

Nora Fatehi’s ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke’ sparks row over ‘vulgar’ lyrics; Armaan Malik calls it ‘new low’

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Mar 17, 2026, at 02:16 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Actor Nora Fatehi’s song “Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke” from the upcoming Kannada film KD: The Devil has sparked backlash over its controversial double-meaning lyrics and suggestive choreography.

The song, released last Sunday, has received mixed reactions, with several viewers criticising it for allegedly promoting vulgarity and poor taste.

Sung by Mangli, the track is set in a dance bar, where Nora performs in a revealing ghagra choli amid a crowd of men, featuring provocative dance moves.

Nora Fatehi new Song has crossed all the limits of Vulgarity!!

"Pahle Uthale, Ander Wo Dale
Neeche Ek Boond Na Girae
Khali Kar Ke Nikale
Mujh Pe Na Girana Mujhe Lagta Hai Dar
Bhed Khul Jaae Na Sambhal Ke Jaana Ghar
Choosega ya chatega, jo karega kar"

Lyrics Written by : Raqueeb… pic.twitter.com/yhys5FfTiD
— Rohit (@Iam_Rohit_G) March 16, 2026

The lyrics have been penned by Raqeeb Alam, with music composed by Arjun Janya.

Joining the critics, popular singer Armaan Malik termed the song “a new low”.

The vibe continues from KD – The Devil.

Watch Now on @aanandaaudio YT channel #KDTheDevil https://t.co/UWM0X8Iz0a - KANNADAhttps://t.co/Ck6GOK4JAp - HINDIhttps://t.co/Oos7gPuJZG - TELUGUhttps://t.co/W8Sr2Dd8Q9 - TAMILhttps://t.co/NkTGIQf4lJ - MALAYALAM
#KDTheDevil… pic.twitter.com/DrszmqHLXY
— KVN Productions (@KvnProductions) March 15, 2026

“This showed up on my timeline and I had to replay it just to make sure I heard it right. Sad to see commercial songwriting hit a new low..,” he posted on X.

In another post, he added: “I am genuinely at a loss of words. Wish I could unhear it.”

This showed up on my timeline and I had to replay it just to make sure I heard it right. Sad to see commercial songwriting hit a new low.. https://t.co/BMMABqblnW
— ARMAAN ✦ (@ArmaanMalik22) March 16, 2026

The song also features veteran actor Sanjay Dutt.

Produced by Venkat K Narayana under the banner of KVN Productions and directed by Prem, the film stars Dhruva Sarja, Shilpa Shetty and Ravichandran in key roles.

#Nora Fatehi Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke # KD The Devil song controversy # Nora Fatehi song backlash # vulgar lyrics controversy India # Armaan Malik reaction # Bollywood item song controversy # Sanjay Dutt Nora Fatehi song # Mangli singer Sarke Chunar # Raqeeb Alam lyrics controversy # Arjun Janya music KD The Devil

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