Mirzapur: The Movie has sparked controversy over the use of Shoorveer, a song dedicated to Maharana Pratap. Rajasthani rapper Rapperiya Baalam alleged that the track was used without his permission and questioned its use in a gangster sequence.
Who is Rapperiya Baalam?
Rapperiya Baalam (born Ashok Manda Bishnoi) is an independent Indian rapper, songwriter, music composer and producer from Jaipur, Rajasthan. He is widely recognised for pioneering the fusion of traditional Rajasthani folk music with modern hip-hop.
He rose to prominence around 2014 with the folk-hip hop track 'Mharo Rajasthan' featuring Swaroop Khan. His prominent hits include Hariyala Banna, Jaipur Anthem, Des Padharo Sa and the popular Shoorveer anthem series.
What is Mirzapur The Movie controversy?
Independent Rajasthani artist Rapperiya Baalam publicly called out the makers of Mirzapur The Movie on social media, claiming his track was used in the movie without his consent or official on-screen credit.
The musician expressed heartbreak and outrage because Shoorveer was originally written as a respectful historical tribute to the legendary Maharana Pratap.
Amid the controversy over the use of Shoorveer in Mirzapur: The Movie and questions surrounding permission and copyright, the song’s label Trouper Records has issued a clarification.
The label confirmed that the track was officially licensed to Excel Entertainment for use in the film. Trouper Records also congratulated the Mirzapur: The Movie team, seemingly putting the licensing dispute to rest.
What did Mirzapur The Movie team say about controversy?
While the makers initially stayed silent on Baalam’s allegations, Trouper Records, the label behind Shoorveer, has now clarified that the song was officially licensed for Mirzapur: The Movie and credits Baalam as its singer and composer.
The film stars Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyenndu, Jitendra Kumar and Ravi Kishan, and is directed by Gurmeet Singh and produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani.
FAQs
What is the budget of Mirzapur The Movie?
The estimated budget of Mirzapur: The Movie ranges between ₹90 crore and ₹250 crore.
How much did Pankaj Tripathi charge for his role in Mirzapur The Movie?
Pankaj Tripathi took home a whopping ₹15 crore for his role.