{
  "id": 6569050,
  "title": "'Extremely Objectionable': BJP Leader Rajendra Rathore Writes To CBFC Seeking Removal Of Rapperiya Baalam's Shoorveer Song From Mirzapur Movie",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/extremely-objectionable-bjp-leader-rajendra-rathore-writes-to-cbfc",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-10T09:29:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/bjp-leader-rajendra-rathore-writes-to-cbfc-seeking-removal-of-shoorveer-from-mirzapur-the-movie"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Controversy erupted over the inclusion of the song 'Shoorveer' in the film 'Mirzapur: The Movie', with BJP leader Rajendra Rathore writing to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chairman Shashi Shekhar Vempati to request its removal. The song, sung by Rajasthani singer-rapper Rapperiya Baalam and dedicated to the valour of Maharana Pratap, was placed against a violent sequence in the movie. Critics argue that associating the song with a gangster character and the film's violent themes is disrespectful and inappropriate. Rathore expressed his concerns, stating that the use of the song has hurt public sentiments and damages the legacy of Maharana Pratap. The BJP leader urged the CBFC to take action and emphasized the need for greater caution when using historical personalities, symbols, and references in films. As of the latest box office report, 'Mirzapur: The Movie' has earned Rs 142.05 crore in its first week.",
  "summary": "A controversy has erupted over the use of the song ‘Shoorveer’ in the Pankaj Tripathi-starrer ‘Mirzapur: The Movie ’, with BJP leader Rajendra Rathore writing to Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chairman Shashi Shekhar Vempati, seeking its removal. Song placement draws criticism The song, originally sung by Rajasthani singer-rapper Rapperiya Baalam and dedicated to the valour of…",
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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."
}