Actor Sanjay Dutt appears before NCW for ‘Sarke Chunar’ song row

Actor Sanjay Dutt appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Monday afternoon, accompanied by his lawyer, after being summoned over a controversy related to ‘Sarke Chunar’ song he featured in.

According to reports, his advocate stated that Dutt expressed “utmost regard” for women and the Commission, adding that he was unaware of the specific wording in question. Nevertheless, he issued an apology without prejudice and voluntarily offered to sponsor the education of 50 children from tribal communities. The lawyer also noted that the recording was originally done in another language. The appearance took place on April 27, during which Dutt formally apologised to the Commission.

Last month, the NCW had taken suo motu cognisance of the matter, stating that the content of the song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke appeared prima facie sexually suggestive, objectionable, and potentially in violation of provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.

Previously , the National Commission for Women had issued summons to actors Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt along with others in connection with the controversy surrounding the song “Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke”.

Acting under its powers granted by the National Commission for Women Act, 1990, the Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports alleging obscenity and vulgarity in the song.

According to the Commission, the content prima facie appears to be sexually suggestive, objectionable and potentially violative of provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.

Apart from Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt, summons have also been issued to lyricist Raqueeb Alam, producer Venkat K Narayana of KVN Group, and director Kiran Kumar. They have been directed to appear before the Commission on March 24, 2026 at 12:30 PM along with relevant documents.

The Commission stated that failure to appear before it may invite appropriate action as per law. Earlier on the 17th of March, The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) had also issued a notice over the alleged use of objectionable and double-meaning lyrics in the song from the film KD – The Devil.

(with inputs from syndicated feed)