While 'Mirzapur The Movie' continues to create massive waves at the box office following its release, it has landed right in the middle of a fresh controversy. Rajasthani singer and rapper Rapperiya Baalam has voiced serious concerns over the inclusion of his track 'Shoorveer' in the film, alleging that the production team used the song without obtaining any prior consent from him.
Public Outrage On Social Media
Taking to social media, Rapperiya shared a video to express his deep disappointment and frustration regarding the matter. He stated that the arbitrary use of his musical work felt deeply hurtful to him. According to his claims, 'Shoorveer' was integrated into sequences featuring gangsters and villains, a context that completely contradicts the essence of the composition.
A Tribute To Maharana Pratap
Elaborating on the background of the track, Rapperiya explained in his post that the song holds immense personal value for him as it was crafted specifically to pay homage to Maharana Pratap. However, seeing it linked to criminal characters on the big screen felt completely misplaced to him. He argued that the core emotion behind the track does not match its execution in those specific scenes at all.
Lack Of Communication And Permission
Rapperiya clarified that he would not have minded hearing his song in a movie if it had been placed appropriately and if the makers had discussed it with him beforehand. Had the team reached out, he would have readily suggested an alternative track suiting the narrative of that particular scene. In an emotional appeal, he expressed shock at having to publicly clarify the misuse of his own creation without any prior clearance from the filmmakers.
Questions Raised Over Song Rights
The rapper further questioned that if his formal permission was never sought, from whom did the team acquire the rights to use the track. He reiterated that 'Shoorveer' is dedicated to Maharana Pratap Singh, and pairing such a patriotic and revered number with underworld thugs and violent elements was entirely inappropriate, something the creators should have been mindful of.
For context, the movie features a star-studded cast including Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyenndu, Jitendra Kumar, and Ravi Kishan in pivotal roles. The broader 'Mirzapur' crime drama franchise originally kicked off with its debut season back in 2018 and has since grown into a massive phenomenon among viewers.
