KD song row: Team apologises, promises revised lyrics

Amid the controversy surrounding the lyrics of Sarse Ninna Seraga Sarse, penned by director Prem for the film KD: The Devil, the film’s team has apologised and assured that the lyrics will be revised. A meeting was convened by Film Chamber president Jayamala on Friday to address the issue. “We had summoned director Prem and the film’s producers (KVN) to discuss, as concerns about the song were widespread. However, due to circumstances, both Prem and the producers could not attend,” she said.Jayamala added that a representative from KVN reached out soon after. “KVN called me and assured that the lyrics will be changed shortly. The song has already been taken down from their platforms, and their legal team was present at the meeting,” she shared.The team is now awaiting the revised version of the song, which will be rewritten by Prem. The director has also issued a video apology for hurting sentiments.Legal trouble for Nora Fatehi; film chamber says ‘don’t target the artiste’The ontroversy around Nora Fatehi has escalated, with fresh legal trouble over her work permit in India. A group of lawyers has reportedly written to the Ministry of Home Affairs, alleging misuse of stay privileges and seeking action. Meanwhile, voices from the Kannada film industry have come out in her defence. Film chamber vice president K Manju called the backlash “grossly unfair”, stating that Nora, as a performer, was only doing her job. “She’s a non-Kannadiga and cannot be expected to understand the lyrics,” he said.