Controversy Over Use of Maharana Pratap Song in Mirzapur: The Movie
The use of the song 'Shoorveer,' dedicated to Maharana Pratap, in Mirzapur: The Movie has sparked controversy. BJP leader Rajendra Rathore objected to its placement during gangster scenes, calling it disrespectful and urging the Central Board of Film Certification to remove it. Rapperiya Balam, the song's creator, also criticized its use without permission and in a criminal context. The music label stated the song was officially licensed. The debate highlights concerns over historical representation and artistic licensing.
First-hand measurement across 10 sources
We measured how 10 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 55%, Right 45%). Overall sentiment is neutral (44/100). Lens Score 43/100.
Outlets measured: freepressjournal, hindustantimes, ndtv, thetelegraph, news18, ndtv, english, thehindu, and 2 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 6 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 ranged widely across outlets — from 32/100 to 62/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 9 Sept, 08:25 am. Other outlets followed.