'Ghooskhor Pandat' teaser out; title sparks controversy online
What's the story
Manoj Bajpayee's upcoming film Ghooskhor Pandat has sparked controversy online due to its title. The teaser for the crime thriller was unveiled at an event in Mumbai on Tuesday, February 3, where Netflix also announced its 2026 release slate. However, some users have criticized the title for being offensive toward a specific community (Pandits or Brahmins).
Online outrage
Users demand a title change, ban on the film
Social media users have taken to social media to voice their discontent with the film's title. One user wrote, "Absolutely shameful, picked a community who is a soft target to peddle their bigotry. Change it now or face a ban." Another user expressed anger toward the director and makers, saying, "The title is bad, offensive, and insensitive. Better ask the movie makers to take that down."
Movie synopsis
Cast and crew of the film
Helmed by Riteish Shah and written by Neeraj Pandey, Ghooskhor Pandat stars Bajpayee as Ajay Dikshit, a corrupt Delhi police officer. The plot follows Dikshit as he gets embroiled in a major conspiracy while trying to make quick money through a case investigation. The movie also features Nushrratt Bharuccha, Saqib Saleem, Divya Dutta, Akshay Oberoi, Shraddha Das, and Kiku Sharda in pivotal roles. Its release date is yet to be announced.