Archive · 7 Sep 2026
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.
- When
- The film was released in theaters this Friday.
- Where
- The alleged use occurred in Mirzapur: The Movie, including a scene featuring gangsters.
- Why
- Baalam said the song was dedicated to Maharana Pratap and objected to its use to glorify villains without authorization.
- 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