Armaan Malik Joins Netizens To Slam Nora Fatehi, Sanjay Dutt’s "Vulgar" Song ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke’
Armaan Malik slammed Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt’s new song ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke’, calling it a “new low” in commercial songwriting.
The landscape of Indian commercial music is no stranger to controversy, but the latest track from the upcoming pan-India film ‘KD: The Devil’ has ignited a particularly fierce firestorm. The song, titled ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke’, featuring Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt, has moved beyond mere viral popularity into the territory of a full-blown cultural debate. Following its release, prominent singer Armaan Malik has led a chorus of critics, expressing his disappointment with the state of modern songwriting.
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Released as a high-energy dance number set in a 1970s-style dance bar ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke’ was intended to be a highlight of the film’s marketing campaign. The music, composed by Arjun Janya with vocals by Mangli, features Nora Fatehi in a jaw-dropping ghaghra choli, surrounded by a crowd of ruffians.
However, it isn’t just the choreography – which includes a suggestive hookstep involving a dropping pallu – that has raised eyebrows. The song’s verses have been widely condemned for their blunt use of double entendre.
The lyrics, penned by Raqeeb Alam, describe intimate acts in graphic detail before a mid-song "reveal" suggests the description was actually referring to a drink or a bottle. This bait-and-switch tactic has failed to appease audiences, many of whom find the imagery crossing the line into blatant vulgarity.
Among the most vocal critics is singer Armaan Malik, who took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his shock. Armaan Malik admitted that he had to replay the track multiple times to ensure he hadn’t misheard the lyrics.
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
When pressed by fans about who is responsible for approving such content, Armaan Malik further commented that he was “genuinely at a loss for words,” adding, “Wish I could unhear it.”
I am genuinely at a loss of words. Wish I could unhear it 🙉 https://t.co/HpXAplbGIn
— ARMAAN ✦ (@ArmaanMalik22) March 16, 2026
His comments have resonated with a large section of the industry and the public who feel that the pressure to create “viral” content is eroding the quality of Indian music.
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The public reaction has been overwhelmingly negative. Social media platforms are flooded with comments calling for a ban on the song. One of the most stinging critiques circulating online suggests that even Bhojpuri cinema – often stereotyped for its bold content – displays more class than this latest production. “Prems [the director] proved that even Bhojpuri songs are classier than this,” one YouTube commenter noted.
Others have turned their scrutiny toward the Censor Board, questioning how such “sexual innuendos” were cleared for public consumption. Fans of veteran actor Sanjay Dutt also expressed disappointment, noting that they did not expect the actor to be part of a project that many view as an extreme case of female objectification.
The controversy comes at a critical time for ‘KD: The Devil’. Directed by Prem, the Kannada-language action crime film is set against the backdrop of the 1970s Bangalore underworld. Starring Dhruva Sarja as a criminal named Kaali, the film also features high-profile actors like Shilpa Shetty and Reeshma Nanaiah.
Despite the star-studded cast and the ambitious pan-India scale of the project, the production team now finds itself on the defensive. While some fans have defended Nora Fatehi’s dancing skills, the broader conversation remains focused on the ethical boundaries of "item numbers" in the modern era.
As ‘KD: The Devil’ prepares for its theatrical release on April 30, 2026, it remains to be seen if the team will address the backlash or not.
