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Mirzapur Film Faces Plagiarism Claim Over Maharana Pratap Song
Mirzapur: The Movie includes a song called “Shoorveer.”
Rapperiya Baalam says he created the song and dedicated it to Maharana Pratap.
He says the filmmakers used it without asking him first.
He also says the movie did not give him credit.
The song reportedly plays during a scene involving gangsters.
Baalam believes this makes the song seem connected to the movie’s villains.
He asked who gave the filmmakers permission to use it.
The article does not report a response from the film’s makers.
Rajasthan-based artist Rapperiya Baalam accused Mirzapur: The Movie of using his song “Shoorveer” without permission.
Baalam said the song was dedicated to Maharana Pratap and that he was not credited.
The song allegedly appears in a scene featuring gangsters and is used to glorify the film’s villains.
Baalam questioned who authorized the song’s use and whether that person held valid copyright.
Mirzapur: The Movie, starring Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyenndu, and Rasika Duggal, released in theaters this Friday and received good reviews.
- Who
- Rajasthan-based artist Rapperiya Baalam accused the makers of Mirzapur: The Movie of unauthorized song use.
- What
- The film allegedly used Baalam’s song “Shoorveer” without his permission or credit.
- Where
- The alleged use occurred in Mirzapur: The Movie, including a scene featuring gangsters.
- When
- The film was released in theaters this Friday.
- Why
- Baalam said the song was dedicated to Maharana Pratap and objected to its use to glorify villains without authorization.
Key facts
- Film
- Mirzapur: The Movie
- Song
- “Shoorveer”
- Accuser
- Rapperiya Baalam
- Song dedication
- Maharana Pratap
- Allegation
- Unauthorized use and lack of credit
- Reported setting
- A scene featuring gangsters
- Release
- Theatrical release this Friday
Quotes
Rapperiya Baalam
Rajasthan-based artist and singer who created “Shoorveer”
“Today, my heart is broken. Some of you may ask why my heart is broken. You might say I should be happy because my song is in Mirzapur. But the Mirzapur team did not take my permission to use my song.”
indianexpress.com
“This song is dedicated to Maharana Pratap ji. We are using this song to glorify the villains in the movie. Is this right?”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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