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Mirzapur: The Movie Song Use Sparks Rajasthan Controversy
Mirzapur: The Movie uses a song about Maharana Pratap during a violent scene involving gangsters.
Some people in Rajasthan say this is disrespectful because Maharana Pratap is an important historical figure.
BJP leader Rajendra Rathore asked the film censor board to take action.
Musician Rapperiya Baalam also said he was upset about how his song was used.
He said the filmmakers did not ask him directly for permission.
The record label Trouper Records said the song was officially licensed to Excel Entertainment.
This appears to settle part of the disagreement about copyright permission.
However, people still disagree about whether the song should have been used with criminal characters.
Members of the former Mewar royal family also called for accountability and sensitivity.
The song Shoorveer, associated with Maharana Pratap and Chetak, plays during a gang shootout in Mirzapur: The Movie.
BJP leader Rajendra Rathore has asked the Central Board of Film Certification to object to the song’s use.
Rajasthani musician Rapperiya Baalam said he was hurt and claimed the filmmakers used the song without his permission.
Trouper Records said Shoorveer was officially licensed to Excel Entertainment for use in the film.
Members and descendants of the former Mewar royal family criticized the song’s placement alongside fictional criminal characters.
- Who
- Mirzapur: The Movie filmmakers, BJP leader Rajendra Rathore, musician Rapperiya Baalam, Trouper Records, and members of the Mewar royal family.
- What
- The film’s use of Shoorveer during a gangster shootout has prompted objections over cultural sensitivity and licensing.
- Where
- The dispute has drawn attention in Rajasthan and across India.
- When
- The controversy followed the film’s release; specific dates are not provided.
- Why
- Critics say a song honoring Maharana Pratap should not accompany fictional criminals, while the record label says the song was officially licensed.
Critics of the song’s placement
Licensing and creative-use perspective
Historical and cultural representation
Critics of the song’s placement
Rajendra Rathore, Rapperiya Baalam, and members of the former Mewar royal family say a song dedicated to Maharana Pratap should not accompany fictional gangsters involved in violence and crime.
Licensing and creative-use perspective
The film uses the song as part of a creative action sequence; the articles do not provide a direct statement from the filmmakers defending the artistic choice.
Permission and licensing
Critics of the song’s placement
Rapperiya Baalam said he was not approached, did not grant permission personally, and questioned how the rights were obtained.
Licensing and creative-use perspective
Trouper Records said Shoorveer was officially licensed to Excel Entertainment for in-film use, indicating that the label authorized the use.
Regulatory response
Critics of the song’s placement
Rajendra Rathore and Vishvaraj Singh Mewar called for the Central Board of Film Certification to take action over what they described as inappropriate or incorrect use.
Licensing and creative-use perspective
The record label publicly congratulated Excel Entertainment and the Mirzapur team after confirming the licensing arrangement; no reported censor-board decision is provided.
Key facts
- Film
- Mirzapur: The Movie
- Song
- Shoorveer
- Historical figure honored
- Maharana Pratap
- Scene in question
- An action sequence involving Munna Tripathi and his gang
- Political objection
- Rajendra Rathore wrote to the Central Board of Film Certification.
- Licensing statement
- Trouper Records said the song was officially licensed to Excel Entertainment.
- Musician’s response
- Rapperiya Baalam said he was hurt by the song’s use and sent a legal notice to the record company and filmmakers.
Quotes
Vishvaraj Singh Mewar
Former royal, Maharana Pratap descendant, and BJP MLA from Rajsamand
“This has happened once too often. I really wonder if these filmmakers would be able to use something like this for contemporary leaders of society and get away with it. I don't think they would attempt such a thing; it's easy to debase history, and it should not be allowed.”
NDTV
“You cannot glorify characters like these in the context of Maharana Pratap - characters who misbehave with women, who are involved in illegal activities like Guddu Bhai and Munna Tripathi. They are not only distorting our history but also debasing it.”
NDTV
Rapperiya Baalam
Rajasthani rapper and musician whose real name is Ashok Manda Bishnoi
“This song belongs to our motherland and to Veer Shiromani Mewar. I am hurt that this has been used like this in the movie without my permission. I have also sent a legal notice to the record company and the filmmakers.”
NDTV
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