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Shoorveer is a Rajasthani tribute song by Rapperiya Baalam honoring Maharana Pratap. CutMirchi covers the controversy around its use in Mirzapur: The Movie, including claims of unauthorized use and objections from the artist and a BJP leader.
Senior Rajasthan BJP leader Rajendra Rathore has asked the CBFC to remove the song Shoorveer from Mirzapur: The Movie, saying its use alongside gangster characters disrespects Maharana Pratap.
Trouper Records says Excel Entertainment officially licensed Rapperiya Baalam's Shoorveer for Mirzapur: The Movie, addressing the copyright question the rapper raised after the film's September 4 release.
Rapperiya Baalam has accused the makers of Mirzapur: The Movie of using his song Shoorveer, written for Maharana Pratap, in a gangster scene without permission or credit, and says he'll pursue action.