Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Rapperiya Baalam Alleges Mirzapur Used Shoorveer Without Permission
Rapperiya Baalam is a musician from Rajasthan who created a song called Shoorveer.
The song honors Maharana Pratap and Rajasthan’s historical warriors.
The song was used in Mirzapur: The Movie, which includes crime and gangster characters.
Baalam says the filmmakers did not ask him for permission or give him credit.
He feels the song’s meaning changed because it was used alongside villains.
He also wants to know who gave the film permission to use it.
Baalam says he would have worked with the filmmakers if they had contacted him.
Some listeners supported his complaint online.
The film’s makers have not yet publicly answered the allegation.
Rajasthani musician Rapperiya Baalam says Mirzapur: The Movie used his song Shoorveer without his permission or credit.
He said the song was created as a tribute to Maharana Pratap and Rajasthan’s warrior heritage.
Baalam objected to the song appearing in a sequence involving gangsters and villains.
He questioned who authorized the song’s use and whether the relevant party held the copyright.
The film’s makers have not publicly responded, while Baalam said he would pursue whatever action is necessary.
- Who
- Rajasthani musician and composer Rapperiya Baalam, and the makers of Mirzapur: The Movie.
- What
- Baalam alleges that his song Shoorveer was used in the film without his permission or credit.
- When
- The controversy emerged after the film’s theatrical release on Friday, September 4.
- Where
- The song was used in Mirzapur: The Movie; Baalam raised the issue in an Instagram video.
- Why
- Baalam says the song honors Maharana Pratap and Rajasthan, making its use in a gangster-related sequence inappropriate and allegedly unauthorized.
Rapperiya Baalam’s Position
Film Team’s Position
Permission and copyright
Rapperiya Baalam’s Position
Baalam says neither he nor his team gave permission and questions who authorized the song’s use or held the copyright.
Film Team’s Position
The film team has not publicly explained its licensing or authorization process, so the rights issue remains unresolved.
Use in the film
Rapperiya Baalam’s Position
Baalam says a tribute to Maharana Pratap should not be used to glorify fictional gangsters or villains.
Film Team’s Position
The film includes the song in a gangster-related sequence, but its makers have not publicly addressed the criticism about that context.
Possible collaboration
Rapperiya Baalam’s Position
Baalam says he would have cooperated and offered alternative ideas if the filmmakers had approached him.
Film Team’s Position
No public response from the filmmakers about a potential collaboration or communication with Baalam was reported.
- Song
- Shoorveer
- Artist
- Rapperiya Baalam is credited as the song’s singer and composer.
- Song release
- Shoorveer was released in 2020.
- Disputed use
- The song appears in a sequence involving gangsters or villains.
- Baalam’s objection
- He says the film team did not seek his permission or properly communicate with him.
- Film performance
- The film reportedly crossed Rs 50 crore in India and Rs 70 crore worldwide within two days, according to Sacnilk.
- Film team response
- The makers had not publicly responded to the allegations in the reports.
Sources
'Heartbroken': Rapperiya Baalam Reacts To His Song Shoorveer Being Used In Mirzapur Without Permission
Mirzapur The Movie: Rapperiya Baalam Questions Shoorveer Song's Use For Gangsters An Insult To Rajasthan, Says 'It Was For Maharana Pratap Singh'
