{
  "id": 6700203,
  "title": "Maharana Pratap Tribute ‘Shoorveer’ In Mirzapur Triggers Row, BJP Leader Seeks CBFC Intervention",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/maharana-pratap-tribute-shoorveer-in-mirzapur-triggers-row-bjp-leader",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T02:51:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/maharana-pratap-tribute-shoorveer-in-mirzapur-triggers-row-bjp-leader-seeks-cbfc-intervention"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jaipur: A dispute has arisen over the inclusion of the song “Shoorveer” in the film “Mirzapur.” Rajendra Rathore, a prominent Rajasthan BJP leader and former Leader of Opposition, has criticized the use of the song dedicated to Maharana Pratap in gangster-related scenes in the movie and has requested the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to remove the song. In a letter to the CBFC, Rathore claims that the usage of the song alongside scenes involving criminal characters has caused public uproar. He asserts that the Shoorveer song was originally composed as a tribute to Maharana Pratap's valor, sacrifice, and self-respect. By placing the song next to characters and settings depicting crime, violence, and gangster culture, Rathore argues that it has distorted the original meaning of the song and tarnished the historical and cultural legacy of the Mewar ruler. \"Utilizing the song Shoorveer in the Mirzapur movie in conjunction with gangsters, drug addicts, and rapists is highly objectionable and offends public sentiments,\" Rathore stated in his letter. He further emphasized that Maharana Pratap was not only a historical figure linked to Mewar or Rajasthan but also a national emblem of courage, sacrifice, and self-respect. Rathore also cited objections reportedly made by the singer of the song, Repiya Balam, who stated that the song was dedicated to Maharana Pratap and that permission was not obtained from him for its inclusion in the film. Rathore urged the CBFC to direct the removal of the song from Mirzapur: The Movie and emphasized that the freedom of expression should not be used as an excuse to alter or disrespect great historical personalities, heroes, and cultural heritage. He emphasized, \"Freedom of expression cannot be a justification for tampering with or insulting our great historical personalities, heroes, and cultural heritage.\"",
  "summary": "Jaipur: A controversy has erupted over the use of the song “Shoorveer” in the film “Mirzapur.” Senior Rajasthan BJP leader and former Leader of Opposition Rajendra Rathore has objected to the use of the song Shoorveer, dedicated to Maharana Pratap, in gangster-related scenes in Mirzapur: The Movie and has urged the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to remove the song from the film. In…",
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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."
}