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Rajasthan BJP leader calls for removal of 'Shoorveer' song from Mirzapur series
✍️ hindustantimes.com
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 09:18 PM
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A senior BJP figure in Rajasthan has formally asked the makers of the web series Mirzapur to delete the track 'Shoorveer', citing cultural concerns.
A prominent BJP leader from Rajasthan has written to the producers of the popular streaming series Mirzapur, requesting the removal of the song titled 'Shoorveer'. The leader argued that the lyrics and visual portrayal in the track could be perceived as disrespectful to certain cultural sentiments prevalent in the state.
The demand was conveyed through a formal letter addressed to the series' production house, urging them to edit or replace the song before the next episode airs. The BJP representative emphasized that entertainment content should be sensitive to regional values and avoid any portrayal that might offend the public.
The Mirzapur team has not yet issued a public response, but industry analysts note that such political interventions are increasingly influencing content decisions in Indian digital media. The controversy highlights the growing tension between creative freedom and political expectations in the country's entertainment sector.
If the producers comply, the episode will be re‑edited and re‑released on the streaming platform. Otherwise, the issue may attract further scrutiny from other political groups and potentially lead to broader debates on censorship and artistic expression in India.
The demand was conveyed through a formal letter addressed to the series' production house, urging them to edit or replace the song before the next episode airs. The BJP representative emphasized that entertainment content should be sensitive to regional values and avoid any portrayal that might offend the public.
The Mirzapur team has not yet issued a public response, but industry analysts note that such political interventions are increasingly influencing content decisions in Indian digital media. The controversy highlights the growing tension between creative freedom and political expectations in the country's entertainment sector.
If the producers comply, the episode will be re‑edited and re‑released on the streaming platform. Otherwise, the issue may attract further scrutiny from other political groups and potentially lead to broader debates on censorship and artistic expression in India.