Rapper claims Mirzapur: The Movie used his song without permission
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Rajasthani rapper Rapperiya Baalam has accused the film Mirzapur: The Movie of using his track “Shoorveer,” a tribute to Maharana Pratap, without permission or credit. The movie opened in theatres on September 4, sparking a copyright dispute. The music label has responded to the allegation, while the film’s producers deny any infringement. The case highlights ongoing concerns over unlicensed music use in Indian cinema.
Covered by 4 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 75% center, 25% right.
How each side framed it
Mirzapur: The Movie faces controversy as Rapperiya Baalam alleges his song was used without permission
Mirzapur The Movie Controversy: Why Rapperiya Baalam Is Angry Over Maharana Pratap Song Shoorveer
Left-leaning outlets have under-covered this story. Of 4 outlets, only 0 are on the left of the spectrum.
Timeline
First reported by Bollywood Hungama on ; 4 articles from 3 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Center (2): Bollywood Hungama, ABP Live English
- Right-leaning (1): Sunday Guardian
Sources
- Mirzapur: The Movie faces controversy as Rapperiya Baalam alleges his song was used without permission — Bollywood Hungama (center) ·
- 'Mirzapur The Movie' Faces Copyright Row After Rapper's 'Shoorveer' Permission Claim; Music Label Responds — ABP Live English (center) ·
- Mirzapur The Movie Controversy: Why Rapperiya Baalam Is Angry Over Maharana Pratap Song Shoorveer — Sunday Guardian (right-leaning) ·
- ‘Shoorveer’ copyright row put to rest as Trouper Records confirms official licensing for Mirzapur: The Movie — Bollywood Hungama (center) ·