Since Monday, social media has been buzzing about the song “Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke” from the upcoming film ‘KD The Devil’. The track, filmed on Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt, faced strong criticism for its bold and controversial lyrics. Now, the ‘lyricist’ has finally spoken up, sharing his side of the story on Instagram.
Lyricist breaks silence on Instagram
Lyricist Raqueeb Alam posted a detailed note explaining the controversy. He said that the lyrics of the song were not originally written by him. According to him, director Prem wrote the song in Kannada, and he was asked to translate those exact lines into Hindi.
Raqueeb clearly stated that he did not add a single original word of his own. He described his work as a word-by-word translation of the original Kannada lyrics. He emphasised that the content came from the film’s director and not from him.
In his statement, Raqueeb expressed regret if anyone felt hurt by the song’s words. He said that if the lyrics have affected people’s emotions, he sincerely apologizes. He added that his intention was never to offend anyone.
And, he also thanked his supporters and said that their love and encouragement mean a lot to him.
Fresh version and quick turnaround
There are now reports that the makers approached Raqueeb again and requested a new version with cleaner lyrics. According to updates, he sent the revised draft on Tuesday morning, and the song is being recorded on the same day.
The team is planning to release the updated track on March 17 in the evening, along with an apology note to address the controversy.
Celebrities and netizens react
The lyrics have already drawn criticism from several public figures. Kangana Ranaut, Armaan Malik, Onir and others expressed their disappointment on social media.
Meanwhile, many internet users are now waiting to hear the clean version of the song.
About ‘KD: The Devil’
The song belongs to the film ‘KD: The Devil’, which features Dhruva Sarja, Sanjay Dutt, Shilpa Shetty, and Reeshma Nanaiah in important roles, along with others.
The movie is scheduled to hit theatres on April 30, 2026.