Ghooskhor Pandat Controversy: Makers bow down amid protests, will Manoj Bajpayee's film be renamed?

News Topical, Digital Desk : Manoj Bajpayee's Netflix film "Ghuskhar Pandit" was part of a major announcement from the streaming giant. The actor plays a policeman with no conscience and no remorse. We only get a glimpse of his world and the people around him.

There is opposition to the title of the film

However, the Brahmin community did not like the name, finding it offensive. Following the announcement, a petition was filed against the film in the Delhi High Court. Filed by Mahendra Chaturvedi through advocate Vineet Jindal, the petition seeks a writ of mandamus directing authorities to stop streaming the film.

Makers released an official statement

Now, filmmaker Neeraj Pandey has released an official statement, writing, “Our film is a fictional cop drama, and the word 'Pandit' is used solely as a colloquial term for a fictional character. The story focuses on the actions and decisions of one individual and does not comment on or represent any caste, religion, or community. As a filmmaker, I approach my work with great responsibility to tell stories that are thoughtful and respectful.”

He further added, "This film, like my previous works, was made with good intentions and solely for the entertainment of audiences. We understand that the title of the film has offended some viewers, and we truly understand those sentiments. Given these concerns, we have decided to remove all promotional materials for now, as we believe the film should be viewed in its entirety and understood for the story we intended to tell, rather than judged by incomplete parts. I look forward to sharing the film with audiences soon."

Legal notice issued to Netflix

A Mumbai lawyer has sent a legal notice to Netflix and the directors of the upcoming film "Ghooskhor Pandit." The notice alleges that the use of the word "pandit" in association with corruption is defamatory and a direct attack on the dignity of a community.

Manoj Bajpayee has played the character of Pandit

The notice comes shortly after the teaser for "Ghooskhor Pandit" was launched at a public event. In the project, actor Manoj Bajpayee plays Senior Inspector Ajay Dixit, who is depicted in the teaser as a disgraced Delhi cop known as Pandit. The teaser reveals that Dixit joined the police force 20 years ago as a sub-inspector but has been stuck at the same rank.

Legal notice sent to Netflix

The legal notice was sent by advocate Ashutosh Dubey, who demanded the immediate withdrawal of the title, calling it "defamatory, defamatory to the community, unconstitutional, and socially inflammatory." According to the notice, the title "Bhuskhor Pandit" is "derogatory in itself" and objectionable because it conflates a term associated with bribery and corruption with the word Pandit, which Dubey described as a historically respected cultural, religious, and intellectual identity.

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