NEW DELHI The Delhi High Court issued a stern warning to the makers of Mirzapur The Movie over using the viral song Shoorveer during graphic violence scenes. The legal petition challenged Excel Entertainment for playing a track originally composed as a sacred tribute to warrior Maharana Pratap during gangster shootout sequences. High court judges asked film representatives whether their conscience allowed matching historic inspirational audio with criminal violence.
Singer Rapperiya Baalam publicly accused the film producers of copyright infringement (stealing creative work) and unauthorized usage without consent. The artist expressed deep heart break stating that a sacred composition praising Maharana Pratap was wrongly used to glorify fictional gangsters. Meanwhile cultural groups including Karni Sena issued tight deadlines demanding immediate muting of the song from cinema prints.
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) informed the court that filmmakers themselves requested permission to replace the controversial background score. Senior judges remarked that disrespecting historical icons for cheap entertainment value damages cultural heritage and crosses creative boundaries. The court directed censor authorities to finalize necessary scene modifications within one week.
Movie theater owners are preparing for potential screening disruptions as legal objections mount across multiple north Indian states. Public sentiment remains high with fans demanding complete removal of the song to respect historic national heroes. Film lovers are advised to follow official court updates to know if the film faces theatrical release delays or major audio edits.
