'Victim of misinterpretation': Director Prem defends 'Sarke Chunar' amid national outcry

Facing intense heat over the KD: The Devil song controversy, director Prem has finally addressed the backlash on social media. Defending the Sarke Chunar song as a victim of misinterpretation, Prem claimed that the lyrics are metaphors for alcohol rather than anything vulgar.

In a social media post, Prem offered a cautious apology for the "mistake" that hurt public sentiments. He claimed the suggestive lyrics were meant as wordplay about a bottle, a twist he saved for the end to spark interest.

He further urged the audience not to judge the song by the lyrical snippets alone. Prem asked for patience from the audience until the full video provides the necessary context.

Addressing the rift with Hindi writer Raqueeb Alam, Prem said he holds no grudges despite the lyricist distancing himself from the translation. Prem also assured that a revised, "family-friendly" version is set to drop soon.

Earlier in the day, the Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, confirmed in the Lok Sabha today that a formal ban has been imposed on the track, commenting that "Freedom of Speech cannot be absolute" when it violates cultural decency.

Nora Fatehi also officially distanced herself from the KD song row. Thanking the public for the backlash that forced its removal. In a video, Nora alleged that the Hindi version was created without her knowledge or consent.

"I did not perform to it, and there was no permission taken to use it with my image," Nora said, claiming she was completely in the dark about the lewd lyrics.

Meanwhile, director Prem and KVN Productions are fighting an uphill battle after their song Sarke Chunar was branded a "new low" by netizens, with celebrities leading the charge against its "lewd" content.

Between the "double-meaning" lyrical row and social media ire, the makers are now working around the clock to 'sanitise' the film's image to ensure a smooth theatrical launch on April 30, 2026.