Armaan Malik slams Nora Fatehi's song Sarke Chunar over vulgar lyrics: ‘Sad to see commercial songwriting hit a new low’

The new song, Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke, with lyrics from Raqeeb Alam, has been receiving harsh reviews from viewers on social media.

Mar 16, 2026, 20:25:25 IST

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Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke, the Hindi song from the Kannada pan-India film KD, featuring Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt, has been slammed by viewers for its double-meaning lyrics, which describe sex. Now, singer and musician Armaan Malik has expressed his shock at the song's lyrics and said that he had to check the lyrics twice because he could not believe what he was hearing. (Also read: Nora Fatehi song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke slammed for 'vulgar' lyrics describing sex: ‘Bhojpuri songs are classier’)

Armaan Mallik has reacted to the new track featuring Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt.

What Armaan said

Armaan took to his X account and said, “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..”

When a fan asked who was approving these lyrics, the singer replied in a separate tweet, “I am genuinely at a loss for words. Wish I could unhear it.”

How has internet reacted to the song

Armaan was not the only one shocked to hear the lyrics. Many on the internet had the same reaction. One user commented, “How did the Censor Board pass this double-meaning, vulgar, full of sexual innuendos song featuring Nora Fatehi?” Another said, “Would you call it a dance? It's a disgrace to Indian women. Objectification has crossed all limits.”

About the track

Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke is set in a dance bar, with Nora dancing alongside dozens of backup dancers. The song’s opening verse is a double entendre describing sex in rather graphic detail. As the first stanza progresses, it is revealed that the description is for a drink and bottle (most likely alcohol) and not genitalia, as the previous verses had suggested.

The song has been composed by Arjun Janya, while Raqeeb Alam has penned the lyrics. Mangli has given the vocals to the track.

About KD The Devil

KD The Devil is an upcoming 2026 Kannada-language action crime film directed by Prem and starring Dhruva Sarja, Sanjay Dutt, Shilpa Shetty, and Reeshma Nanaiah. Set in the 1970s, it follows a petty criminal named Kaali involved in the underworld. The film is set to release in theatres on April 30.

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