Nora Fatehi’s work permit cancelled, demand raised after ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke’ controversy

Mumbai: Famous Bollywood actress and dancer Nora Fatehi is currently embroiled in the controversy of the song ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke’. The lyrics of the Hindi version of this promotional song of the Kannada film ‘KD: The Devil’ are being considered obscene and objectionable. There was a strong reaction on social media, after which the song was removed from YouTube and it was banned at the government level. Now this matter has become even more serious.

Nora Fatehi’s troubles increased

According to reports, a group of 10 lawyers have filed a petition in the Home Ministry. Lawyers have demanded cancellation of Nora Fatehi’s work permit in India and her deportation from the country. They say that the song contains obscene, sexually suggestive and offensive content, which is against public decency and morality.

Work permit canceled in ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke’ song controversy

The lawyers have referred to the Foreigners Act 1946, the Passport (Entry into India) Act 1920 and other legal provisions. A copy of the petition has also been sent to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Central Board of Film Certification, Ministry of Electronics and IT and National Commission for Women.

Nora gave clarification after the growing controversy

Lawyers argue that the right of foreign nationals to work in India is a privilege, not a right. If their work affects public order or morality, the government can take action. Amidst this controversy, Nora Fatehi in her clarification said that she had shot the song in the Kannada version three years ago. He had no knowledge about the Hindi version and its lyrics.

She said, “I was not aware of the Hindi dubbing and inappropriate lyrics. I do not support such obscenity.” Nora accused the directors and producers of creating such content and trapping the artists. National Commission for Women has also issued a notice regarding this song. Lyricist Rakib Alam accused the directors of forcefully getting the Kannada songs translated into Hindi. However, in this controversy, most of the attention is on Nora Fatehi, while not that much attention is being given to Sanjay Dutt or the filmmakers. At present, no official decision has come from the Home Ministry or other departments. It will be interesting to see whether Nora’s work permit will be canceled or deportation action will be taken.