YouTube Removes Obscene Song from KD The Devil After Complaint

A complaint filed by advocate Vineet Jindal has prompted the removal of the song "Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke" from YouTube, amid allegations that its lyrics and visuals are obscene and harmful to minors. The track, featuring Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt from the upcoming Kannada film "KD The Devil," drew widespread criticism shortly after its release on March 15, 2026, leading to intervention by the National Human Rights Commission.

Jindal approached the Central Board of Film Certification and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, arguing that the song contains vulgar, sexually suggestive expressions and provocative dance sequences set in a bar-like environment. He highlighted the unrestricted access on digital platforms, raising concerns under Section 294 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, and the Information Technology Act. A separate criminal complaint was lodged with the Delhi Police Cyber Cell, naming contributors including lyricist Raqeeb Alam, director Prem, composer Arjun Janya, and singer Mangli. Authorities have not yet issued a detailed statement, but the song's availability on YouTube was curtailed following...