Rajasthan BJP Leader Objects to Use of Maharana Pratap Song in Mirzapur Movie
Rajasthan BJP leader Rajendra Rathore has objected to the use of the song Shoorveer, dedicated to Maharana Pratap, in Mirzapur: The Movie during scenes depicting gangsters. Rathore wrote to the Central Board of Film Certification, arguing that the song's association with criminal characters distorts and disrespects history. Rapperiya Baalam, the song's creator, also criticized the film's makers for using it without permission. The controversy highlights concerns over respecting historical symbols in popular media.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 50%, Right 50%). Overall sentiment is neutral (42/100). Lens Score 43/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, indianexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 2 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 9 Sept, 08:25 am. Other outlets followed.