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Sanjay Dutt Apologises Over Sarke Chunar Row Promises Sponsorship for 50 Tribal Girls

Politics
Published on 27 April 2026
Sanjay Dutt Apologises Over Sarke Chunar Row Promises Sponsorship for 50 Tribal Girls

NCW asked hard questions on vulgarity, due diligence, and accountability

Sanjay Dutt appeared before the National Commission for Women in New Delhi and filed a written apology over the controversy tied to the song “Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke”. The NCW flagged concerns about vulgarity and how women were portrayed, and pressed for accountability. As a corrective step, Dutt pledged to sponsor education for 50 tribal girls and said future projects will face stricter legal checks.

  • Dutt submitted a written apology over the “Sarke Chunar” controversy
  • NCW raised concerns about vulgarity and portrayal of women in content
  • He pledged sponsorship for education of 50 tribal girls
  • Future projects will undergo stricter legal checks
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