Ghooskhor Pandat Controversy Reaches Parliament; Makers Face Legal Trouble

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News18•06-02-2026, 19:19
Ghooskhor Pandat Controversy Reaches Parliament; Makers Face Legal Trouble
- •Manoj Bajpayee's web series 'Ghooskhor Pandat' sparks controversy, reaching Parliament after an FIR in UP.
- •The title, combining 'Ghooskhor' (bribetaker) with 'Pandat' (Brahmin), is accused of caste-based insult and stereotyping.
- •Protests, legal notices, and a Delhi High Court petition demand a stay on the series' release.
- •Anup Jalota suggests changing the title to 'Ghooskhor Pujari' (Bribetaker Priest) as anyone can be a priest.
- •Director Neeraj Pandey clarifies it's a fictional cop drama, not targeting any community, and has removed promotional materials.
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