Mumbai: Actor Nora Fatehi appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Thursday to address the burgeoning controversy surrounding the song “Sarke Chunar” from the film “KD The Devil.” During the formal hearing, Fatehi offered a sincere apology, clarifying that there was absolutely no intention to cause offence to any segment of society. Speaking to reporters immediately following the session, she explained that she had been placed in an unintentional situation but fully acknowledged her professional responsibility as an artist to maintain standards of decency. Fatehi noted that she has provided a comprehensive explanation in writing and expressed her gratitude toward the commission for their supportive and professional conduct during the inquiry.
In a significant gesture of social restitution, the actor announced her decision to sponsor the education of several orphaned girls. She emphasized that giving back to society is a priority for her, particularly in the wake of such public scrutiny. This philanthropic commitment mirrors a similar move by actor Sanjay Dutt, who also appeared before the NCW recently in connection with the same song and pledged to sponsor the education of tribal children. Fatehi’s initiative is aimed at turning the focus toward women’s empowerment and ensuring that the resolution of the matter contributes positively to the community.
The dispute originally intensified following the release of the Hindi version of the track on March 15, which drew widespread criticism for its allegedly explicit lyrics. Fatehi had previously distanced herself from the Hindi rendition, asserting that she had only participated in the original Kannada filming and that her permission was not obtained for the song’s use in the Hindi dub. While the film’s producers have since removed the controversial version from major platforms like YouTube, the track’s lyricist, singer, and director have all issued their own apologies. “KD The Devil” remains a major regional production, originally in Kannada and dubbed into four other languages.
