Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Rajasthan BJP Leader Seeks Removal of Maharana Pratap Song
Mirzapur: The Movie uses a song about Maharana Pratap during a violent scene involving gangsters.
Maharana Pratap is an important historical figure associated with Rajasthan.
BJP leader Rajendra Rathore says the song should not be used with criminal characters.
He asked the film censor board to remove it.
Singer Ashok Manda Bishnoi, who performs as Rapperiya Baalam, also said he was hurt by the song’s use.
He said the filmmakers did not ask him directly for permission.
Trouper Records said the song was officially licensed to Excel Entertainment.
People still disagree about whether the song’s placement was culturally respectful.
Rajendra Rathore asked the Central Board of Film Certification to remove “Shoorveer” from Mirzapur: The Movie.
The song about Maharana Pratap and Chetak plays during a shootout involving Munna Tripathi and his gang.
Rathore said pairing the song with fictional criminals disrespects Maharana Pratap and hurts public sentiments.
Singer and composer Ashok Manda Bishnoi, known as Rapperiya Baalam, said the filmmakers had not sought his permission and issued objections.
Trouper Records said the song was officially licensed to Excel Entertainment, clarifying the rights dispute while cultural criticism continued.
- Who
- Rajendra Rathore, Rapperiya Baalam, Trouper Records, Excel Entertainment, the Mirzapur: The Movie team, and members of the Mewar royal family.
- What
- A song honoring Maharana Pratap has been used during a gangster shootout, prompting calls for its removal and objections about cultural sensitivity and permission.
- When
- September 10; the year is not specified in the reports.
- Where
- The film and controversy concern Rajasthan and India; Rathore wrote to the Central Board of Film Certification.
- Why
- Critics say the song’s association with fictional criminals disrespects Maharana Pratap, while Trouper Records says the song was officially licensed for the film.
Cultural and historical objections
Licensing and creative-use perspective
Use alongside fictional criminals
Cultural and historical objections
Rajendra Rathore, Rapperiya Baalam, and members of the Mewar royal family say a song dedicated to Maharana Pratap should not accompany gangsters, violence, and criminal activity.
Licensing and creative-use perspective
The film presents the song as part of an action sequence, but the reports do not quote the filmmakers directly defending the artistic choice.
Permission and copyright
Cultural and historical objections
Rapperiya Baalam said the Mirzapur team did not approach him and questioned who had authorized the song’s use; he also said he sent a legal notice to the record company and filmmakers.
Licensing and creative-use perspective
Trouper Records said Shoorveer was officially licensed to Excel Entertainment, indicating that the label confirmed authorization for in-film use.
Role of the censor board
Cultural and historical objections
Rathore asked the Central Board of Film Certification to remove the song and prevent similar uses of historical references, while Vishvaraj Singh Mewar called for strict action.
Licensing and creative-use perspective
The licensing statement addressed the rights question, but the reports do not provide a censor-board decision or a direct response from the filmmakers.
- Film
- Mirzapur: The Movie
- Song
- Shoorveer
- Subject of song
- The valour of Maharana Pratap and his horse Chetak during the Battle of Haldighati
- Political request
- Rajendra Rathore asked the Central Board of Film Certification to remove the song from the film.
- Singer and composer
- Ashok Manda Bishnoi, known by the stage name Rapperiya Baalam
- Licensing statement
- Trouper Records said Shoorveer was officially licensed to Excel Entertainment for in-film use.
- Additional objection
- Vishvaraj Singh Mewar called for strict action over what he described as illegal and incorrect use of the song.
