Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Shoorveer Licensing Dispute Deepens Over Mirzapur Film Use
Rapperiya Baalam made a song called Shoorveer.
He said the song was used in Mirzapur: The Film without asking him first.
He was upset because the song is dedicated to Maharana Pratap.
He also felt the movie used it to make villains or gangsters look important.
Baalam asked who gave the filmmakers permission to use the song.
Trouper Records, the label connected to the song, said it officially licensed the song to Excel Entertainment.
The label also listed Baalam as the singer and composer.
This means Baalam and the label gave different accounts of how permission worked.
The label’s statement made the dispute appear closer to being settled, although it did not answer all of Baalam’s objections.
Rapperiya Baalam alleged that Shoorveer was used in Mirzapur: The Film without his permission or knowledge.
The rapper objected to the song’s use in a scene he said glorified villains or gangsters.
Baalam said Shoorveer is dedicated to Maharana Pratap and questioned who held its copyright and licensing rights.
Trouper Records stated that it had officially licensed Shoorveer to Excel Entertainment for in-film use.
The label credited Rapperiya Baalam as the song’s singer and composer, while not directly addressing his creative objections.
- Who
- Rajasthani rapper Rapperiya Baalam, whose real name is Ashok Bishnoi; Trouper Records; and Excel Entertainment.
- What
- A dispute over the authorization and creative use of Shoorveer in Mirzapur: The Film.
- When
- The dispute emerged after the release of Mirzapur: The Film; the song was released in 2020.
- Where
- In Mirzapur: The Film; Baalam raised his concerns in an Instagram video, while Trouper Records issued its clarification on social media.
- Why
- Baalam said the film team did not obtain his permission and objected to the song’s use in a scene involving villains or gangsters; Trouper Records said it had officially licensed the track to Excel Entertainment.
Rapperiya Baalam’s Account
Trouper Records’ Account
Permission for film use
Rapperiya Baalam’s Account
Baalam said the Mirzapur team did not ask him for permission and that he did not authorize the song’s use.
Trouper Records’ Account
Trouper Records said Shoorveer was officially licensed to Excel Entertainment for in-film use.
Creative context
Rapperiya Baalam’s Account
Baalam objected to using a song dedicated to Maharana Pratap in a scene he felt glorified villains or gangsters.
Trouper Records’ Account
Trouper Records announced the licensing and congratulated Excel Entertainment and the Mirzapur team, but did not respond directly to the creative-context criticism.
Copyright and licensing rights
Rapperiya Baalam’s Account
Baalam questioned who provided the rights and whether that party actually held copyright over the song.
Trouper Records’ Account
Trouper Records’ statement indicated that it considered itself authorized to license the track and identified Baalam as its singer and composer.
- Song
- Shoorveer
- Film
- Mirzapur: The Film
- Artist
- Rapperiya Baalam, also known as Ashok Bishnoi
- Label
- Trouper Records
- Film company
- Excel Entertainment
- Song release
- 2020
- Song credits
- Rapperiya Baalam was credited as the singer and composer
- Disputed issue
- Whether the song’s use was properly authorized and appropriate in context
