ACTOR Sanjay Dutt on Monday appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in connection with the controversy over the song ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke’ and submitted a written apology, expressing regret for any “unintended” harm caused to society. During the hearing, held under NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, the commission raised concerns over alleged vulgarity and indecent representation of women in the song from the movie “KD The Devil” and questioned issues of intent, awareness and accountability.

 

The chairperson emphasised whether adequate due diligence was undertaken before participating in content that could be perceived as promoting objectification of women, while also underlining the responsibility of senior and influential public figures in ensuring that their work remains within the bounds of legal and societal standards. As a corrective measure, Dutt committed to sponsoring the education of 50 tribal girl children as part of efforts towards social welfare and women’s empowerment, the NCW said in a statement. He also assured the commission that his future artist agreements would include mandatory legal due diligence provisions to ensure dignified and appropriate representation of women and children in films and related creative projects.