Manoj Bajpayee Reacts To Backlash Over Ghooskhor Pandat Title
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News1806-02-2026, 12:36

Manoj Bajpayee Breaks Silence on 'Ghooskhor Pandat' Title Row: "I Take Concerns Seriously"

  • Manoj Bajpayee addressed the controversy surrounding the Netflix film 'Ghooskhor Pandat' title, stating he respects public emotions.
  • The film's title, combining "ghooskhor" (bribe-taker) and "Pandat," faced backlash for allegedly being derogatory to the Brahmin community.
  • Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath ordered legal action, leading to an FIR in Lucknow against Netflix and the filmmakers.
  • Both Manoj Bajpayee and producer Neeraj Pandey confirmed that all promotional materials have been taken down.
  • Pandey clarified that "Pandat" is a colloquial name for a fictional character and the film is a cop drama, not a statement on any community.

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