Manoj Bajpayee’s ‘Ghuskhor Pandit’ is caught in a storm of backlash, forcing Netflix to yank all marketing content following a Delhi High Court mandate. The ruling stems from a public interest litigation by lawyer Vineet Jindal, accusing the title of maligning the Brahmin community’s honor by linking ‘Pandit’ with bribery.
Since the teaser’s debut, Brahmin organizations have mobilized, urging a nationwide halt to the film’s rollout. Protests in multiple states amplified calls for accountability, claiming the name was crafted to provoke and demean.
Director Neeraj Pandey, known for hits like ‘A Wednesday,’ defended his project online. In a candid Instagram post, he emphasized the film’s fictional nature: ‘Pandit is just the character’s casual moniker in a story about personal dilemmas, not a jab at any group.’ He assured that the content was made responsibly, aiming purely for entertainment.
Acknowledging the uproar, Pandey revealed the decision to pause promotions voluntarily, insisting the narrative deserves a fair viewing without partial clips fueling misinterpretations. Netflix complied swiftly with the court’s order, scrubbing all traces from platforms.
As ‘Ghuskhor Pandit’ gears up for a direct-to-OTT premiere, the episode highlights tensions between artistic expression and societal sensitivities. Will this lead to title changes or further edits? For now, the buzz keeps the film in the spotlight, promising intense drama once it lands.