Mirzapur: The Movie Faces Copyright Row as Rapperiya Baalam Alleges Unauthorised Use of 'Shoorveer'
Rapperiya Baalam says his song 'Shoorveer' was used in Mirzapur: The Movie without permission. The label Trouper Records says it was officially licensed.
Unconfirmed report: parts of this story are based on reports that have not been officially confirmed. See “What is being reported” below.
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Mirzapur: The Movie is facing a copyright dispute after rapper Rapperiya Baalam alleged that his song 'Shoorveer' was used in the film without his permission or credit.
What happened
Bollywood Hungama first reported the claim. The label Trouper Records later said it had officially licensed the song to producers Excel Entertainment. Baalam disputed the label's authority, India Today reported, and said he owns the relevant rights.
Separately, LawChakra reported that the Delhi High Court, hearing a public-interest petition, called the song's use during a violent climax "not in good taste". The court asked the CBFC to decide within a week on the producer's proposal to replace it with background music.
What is confirmed
- Trouper Records says it licensed 'Shoorveer' to Excel Entertainment.
- The Delhi High Court asked the CBFC to decide on the producer's proposal to replace the song.
What is being reportedUnconfirmed
Rapperiya Baalam alleges that the song was used without his permission and that he owns the rights. This is disputed by Trouper Records and has not been decided by a court.
Who has responded
Trouper Records said the song was officially licensed for the film (Bollywood Hungama). Rapperiya Baalam responded that the label did not have the authority to license it (India Today).
Timeline
- Rapperiya Baalam's allegation reported
- Trouper Records says the song was licensed
- Baalam responds to the label
What happens next
The CBFC's decision on replacing the song, as directed by the Delhi High Court, is the next scheduled step.
Sources
- Bollywood Hungama — Rapperiya Baalam alleges his song was used without permission
- Bollywood Hungama — Trouper Records confirms official licensing
- India Today — Rapperiya Baalam hits back at music label
- LawChakra — Delhi High Court asks CBFC to decide on replacing Shoorveer
