Armaan Malik criticizes Nora Fatehi’s Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke song
Nora Fatehi’s song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke from KD: The Devil has drawn reactions online over its lyrics. Armaan Malik called the track “a new low”.
Recently released dance number Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke from upcoming kannada movie KD: Devil It has sparked controversy online, with many viewers criticizing the track’s lyrics as “vulgar”. The song, featuring Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt, quickly went viral after the release of its lyrical video on Sunday, sparking widespread debate on social media platforms.
Among those to react to the controversy was singer Armaan Malik, who criticized the song’s lyrics in a post on X. He wrote that the song had appeared on his timeline and played it again to confirm what he had heard, adding that it was “sad to see commercial songwriting stoop to a new low”. His comments increased the online discussion around the track.
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Why is the song facing opposition?
Criticism largely focused on the song’s lyrics, which many viewers described as suggestive. As soon as the clip aired on platforms like YouTube and X, users started posting reactions questioning the language used in the track.
Some viewers deemed the songs unsuitable for mainstream platforms, while others described them as an example of extreme double meanings in commercial film music. Many comments also called for greater scrutiny of lyrical content in songs associated with major film releases.
What happens in a music video?
The music video features Nora Fatehi in a dance bar setting, where she performs with a large group of backup dancers. Dressed in traditional attire, the actor performs a choreographed dance sequence, while Sanjay Dutt also appears in the scenes.
Although some viewers acknowledged Fatehi’s dance performance, much of the online conversation focused on the words of the song rather than the choreography or visual presentation.
Who composed the song?
Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke Sung by Mangli, lyrics are written by Raqib Alam and music is composed by Arjun Gyan. The film stars Dhruv Sarja in the lead role and is directed by Prem.
Produced by KVN Productions under Venkat K Narayana, the film is scheduled to release worldwide on April 30, 2026. As of now, neither the filmmakers nor the cast have released any official statement addressing the criticism surrounding the song.