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Sanjay Dutt appeared before the National Commission for Women this week over the Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke song controversy and submitted a written apology. The NCW, led by chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, had flagged complaints that the track showed women in a vulgar and indecent way. During the hearing, Dutt said he never meant to hurt anyone’s feelings. He admitted that films and songs need to show women responsibly and promised to be more careful going forward. The Commission was direct with its questions, asking if he and his team did proper checks before signing on to content that could objectify women. They also reminded him that senior actors set an example for the industry.
To make amends, Sanjay Dutt told the NCW he will sponsor the education of 50 tribal girls. He said it’s his way of giving back and supporting women’s empowerment on the ground. He also confirmed that all his future contracts will now have mandatory legal checks. That means scripts, songs, and visuals will be vetted to make sure women and children are shown with dignity. Still, many tribal rights pages welcomed the education pledge and asked other celebs to follow.
Nora Fatehi was also summoned in the same case but couldn’t attend because she’s currently abroad. She has requested a new date for her hearing. Earlier on April 6, the song’s director, lyricist, and production team had already appeared before the Commission and apologized. The NCW made it clear that artistic freedom matters, but it can’t come at the cost of respect. The panel stressed that with crores of people watching, the media industry has to treat women with sensitivity.
This isn’t the first time a Bollywood song has landed in trouble for its portrayal of women, and social media is full of debates about where to draw the line. For now, Sanjay Dutt’s apology and promise to fund education have become the talking point. The NCW said it will keep pushing for accountability so that dignity and rights of women aren’t ignored in mainstream content.
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