Munish Sood
Mandi
Actor-turned-politician and Member of Parliament from Mandi, Kangana Ranaut has launched a sharp attack on what she described as the rising “vulgarity” in Bollywood, urging authorities to impose stricter oversight on film songs and visual content.
Her remarks come amid a growing controversy surrounding a song from the upcoming pan-India Kannada film KD: The Devil, which features dancer-actor Nora Fatehi alongside Sanjay Dutt. The track, titled Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke, drew strong criticism online for its allegedly explicit lyrics and provocative visuals soon after its release on YouTube.
Speaking to media persons outside Parliament, Ranaut said the film industry appears to be pushing boundaries merely to grab attention. According to her, commercial entertainment has increasingly relied on sensational content that undermines social values.
“Bollywood has crossed all limits with vulgarity and attention-seeking tactics. The entire country is condemning such trends, but the industry does not seem willing to introspect,” she said while calling for stronger checks on what is presented to audiences.
The controversy intensified after viewers on social media described the song’s lyrics and picturisation as inappropriate and offensive. Following the backlash, the video was reportedly taken down from certain online platforms, including YouTube.
The matter has also drawn the attention of the National Human Rights Commission, which has issued a notice to the film’s producers seeking clarification regarding the alleged use of obscene and suggestive language in the track. The commission has asked the makers to ensure the content is removed from social media platforms.
Meanwhile, a complaint has also been submitted to the Central Board of Film Certification seeking a ban on the song. The petition argues that the lyrics and dance sequences are explicit and may negatively influence younger audiences. Legal action has also been initiated with the Delhi Police Cyber Cell over the online circulation of the song.
The track has been linked to several key contributors including lyricist Raqeeb Alam, director Prem, composer Arjun Janya and playback singer Mangli.
The song forms part of the soundtrack of KD: The Devil, a large-scale period drama directed by Prem and produced by KVN Productions. The film also stars Dhruva Sarja in a lead role and is being promoted as a major multilingual release.
The debate surrounding the song has also triggered reactions within the music industry. Popular singer Armaan Malik expressed surprise over the lyrics, saying he replayed the clip to confirm what he had heard. He remarked that commercial songwriting appears to be reaching “a new low.”
The track was originally released in multiple languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada through Anand Audio, the film’s official music partner. However, the Hindi version has reportedly been removed from YouTube following the public backlash.
Political observers say Ranaut’s intervention reflects a growing push among some lawmakers to examine content standards in entertainment media, particularly in the era of digital distribution where songs and film clips reach millions of viewers instantly.
With legal complaints, regulatory scrutiny and public criticism mounting, the controversy around the song has now evolved into a larger debate over creative freedom versus cultural responsibility in India’s film industry.
