Manoj Bajpayee's 'Ghuskhor Pandit' Faces Ban Demands; 5 Past Films Also Sparked Controversy

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Manoj Bajpayee's 'Ghuskhor Pandit' Faces Ban Demands; 5 Past Films Also Sparked Controversy
- •Manoj Bajpayee's upcoming web series 'Ghuskhor Pandit' is facing strong opposition and demands for a ban due to its name.
- •Many of Bajpayee's films, including 'Pinjar', 'Bandit Queen', 'Shool', 'Gangs of Wasseypur', and 'Aligarh', have previously faced controversies.
- •'Pinjar' (2003) sparked debate over its depiction of India-Pakistan partition and Hindu-Muslim communal tension, focusing on women's suffering.
- •'Bandit Queen' faced uproar for its portrayal of sexual assault, violence, and abusive language, leading to ban demands.
- •'Shool' depicted the nexus between the system, politics, and police, drawing objections from political parties, while 'Gangs of Wasseypur' was criticized for its language and violence, and 'Aligarh' for its sensitive subject of homosexuality.
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