{
  "id": 5968386,
  "title": "Mirzapur The Movie: Rapperiya Baalam Questions Shoorveer Song's Use For Gangsters An Insult To Rajasthan, Says 'It Was For Maharana Pratap Singh'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/mirzapur-the-movie-rapperiya-baalam-questions-shoorveer-songs-use-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T11:29:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/mirzapur-the-movie-rapperiya-baalam-questions-shoorveer-songs-use-for-gangsters-an-insult-to-rajasthan-says-it-was-for-maharana-pratap-singh"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rapperiya Baalam, a Rajasthani musician, has expressed his disappointment with the use of his song \"Shoorveer\" in the film \"Mirzapur: The Movie.\" The musician took to Instagram to voice his concern, stating that the makers did not seek his permission or give him credit for using the song. He claims that the song holds deep significance for Rajasthan, originally dedicated to Maharana Pratap, and is hurt by its use in a sequence featuring gangsters. Rapperiya believes that the film's portrayal of the song is an insult to Rajasthan and Maharana Pratap Singh.",
  "summary": "Mirzapur: The Movie has landed in controversy over its use of the song Shoorveer. Rajasthani musician and original performer Rapperiya Baalam objected to the song being used in a sequence featuring gangsters, claiming that the makers did not seek his permission or give him credit. Rapperiya Baalam took to Instagram to express his disappointment and said the song holds a deeper significance for…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}