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Mirzapur Scene Sparks Udaipur Protest Over Maharana Pratap Song
✍️ Amar Ujala · Udaipur
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 05:32 PM
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The TV series Mirzapur faced backlash in Udaipur after a gangwar scene used a song praising Maharana Pratap's bravery. Historians and Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar demanded the scene and song be removed.
The popular Indian crime drama Mirzapur aired a gangwar sequence that incorporated a patriotic track celebrating Maharana Pratap’s valor.
The inclusion of the song drew immediate ire from residents of Udaipur and the broader Mewar region, where the legacy of the Rajput king is deeply revered.
Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, a noted historian, along with other scholars, called for the removal of both the scene and the accompanying music, citing cultural disrespect.
No official statement has yet been released by the production house regarding the controversy.
The inclusion of the song drew immediate ire from residents of Udaipur and the broader Mewar region, where the legacy of the Rajput king is deeply revered.
Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, a noted historian, along with other scholars, called for the removal of both the scene and the accompanying music, citing cultural disrespect.
No official statement has yet been released by the production house regarding the controversy.