Mirzapur: The Movie Faces Court Controversy Over ‘Shoorveer’ Song in Climax

Mirzapur: The Movie has become the subject of a legal dispute over the use of the song “Shoorveer” during a violent climax sequence. The matter is before the Delhi High Court, where a public interest litigation has challenged the song’s placement in the film.

The song is associated with a tribute to Maharana Pratap, while the disputed sequence depicts fictional gangster characters involved in a violent confrontation. The petitioner, Prashant Kumar Singh, has argued that the pairing is inappropriate and could affect the cultural significance associated with the historical figure.

What Is the Controversy?

The dispute centres on the use of “Shoorveer” as background music during the film's climax.

According to reports of the proceedings, the petitioner objected to a song created as a tribute to Maharana Pratap being used alongside a fictional crime sequence involving gangsters. The petition argues that this could create an inappropriate association between the historical figure's legacy and violence depicted in the film.

The filmmakers, however, have disputed the suggestion that the scene compares the fictional characters with Maharana Pratap. Their counsel argued that the song was used as part of the film's treatment of the fight sequence.

What Did the Delhi High Court Say?

During the September 17 hearing, a bench comprising Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia questioned whether the song was appropriate in the context in which it was used.

The court observed that the use of the song alongside the violent sequence did not, at first view, appear to be “in good taste” and questioned the broader association between violence and a tribute to a historical figure.

However, the court's comments were not a final ruling on the merits of the petition. Reports of the proceedings specifically note that the judges did not finally decide whether the filmmakers had acted unlawfully or whether the petitioner's allegations were established.

CBFC Asked to Consider a Change

The filmmakers have reportedly submitted a proposal to replace the song with background music during the disputed sequence.

The Delhi High Court has directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to consider the proposed change and take a decision within a week. The matter has been listed for further hearing on September 24, 2026.

If the CBFC approves the proposed modification, replacing the song could address the specific issue raised in the PIL without requiring the entire sequence to be removed.

A Separate Dispute Over the Song

The “Shoorveer” controversy also has a separate copyright and licensing dimension.

Rajasthani musician Rapperiya Baalam has previously objected to the song's use in Mirzapur: The Movie, alleging that it was used without his permission and without appropriate credit. Trouper Records, however, has stated that the song was officially licensed to Excel Entertainment for use in the film.

Those competing claims are separate from the Delhi High Court PIL concerning the song's use alongside the violent scene.

Another Court Case Before the Film's Release

The song dispute is not the only legal challenge involving the movie.

Before its September 4 theatrical release, the Allahabad High Court considered a separate PIL seeking a stay on the film. The petition raised objections concerning alleged excessive violence, obscene content and what the petitioner described as derogatory references to Mirzapur district.

The court did not stay the release and adjourned the matter for four weeks.

That case and the Delhi High Court proceedings concerning “Shoorveer” involve different allegations and should not be treated as one legal case.

What Happens Next?

The immediate issue is now with the CBFC, which has been asked to decide on the filmmakers' proposed modification.

The Delhi High Court is scheduled to hear the matter again on September 24. Until then, there is no final judicial finding that the film's use of the song is unlawful.

For Mirzapur: The Movie, the controversy has therefore shifted attention from its theatrical performance to questions surrounding artistic context, cultural representation, certification and the use of music associated with historical figures.

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