Rapperia Balam Threatens Legal Action Against 'Mirzapur: The Movie' Makers Over Unauthorized Use of Maharana Pratap Song 'Shoorveer'
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The Movie continues its juggernaut run at the box office, the cinematic blockbuster has run into a major legal and cultural controversy. Rajasthani rapper Rapperia Balam has publicly expressed deep outrage and heartbreak, accusing the film's makers of using his popular track "Shoorveer" without formal permission, proper credit, or licensing. Taking to social media, the enraged artist claimed that utilizing a devotional and patriotic anthem dedicated to legendary Rajput ruler Maharana Pratap Singh to depict gangster sequences amounts to a direct insult to Rajasthani heritage.
Rapper Rapperia Balam Slams Unauthorized Inclusion and Villainous Portrayal
Sharing a passionate video statement on Instagram, Rapperia Balam detailed his anguish over how his creative work was handled by the production team. He stated that he never anticipated having to address such a blatant copyright violation. Questioning the creative choices of the makers, the rapper argued that repurposing an inspirational song originally written to honor Maharana Pratap to glorify cinematic villains in a gritty crime drama is completely unacceptable. He expressed that had the production team approached him legitimately, he would gladly have provided alternative tracks, but seizing intellectual property without consent crossed a red line.
Threat of Legal Action and Cultural Sentiments Hurt
The controversy has ignited a fierce debate online regarding artistic license versus copyright infringement and regional respect. Rapperia Balam emphasized that his primary grievance stems from a sense of cultural disrespect, noting that the unauthorized usage feels like a direct affront to the legacy of Rajasthan and Maharana Pratap. Asserting that he cannot and will not tolerate this oversight, the rapper has indicated that he is consulting legal experts to pursue formal legal action against the responsible parties. Directed by Gurmeet Singh and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under Excel Entertainment, the film features an ensemble cast including Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, and Divyenndu, though the production house has yet to issue a formal response regarding the copyright dispute.
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