New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday disposed of a plea seeking a stay on the release and streaming of the upcoming Netflix film “Ghooskhor Pandat”, following the platform’s submission that it would change the film’s title and had already removed all promotional content from social media. A single-judge Bench of Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav took on record the submissions made on behalf of Netflix that the impugned title would no longer be used and all promotional con…
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New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the release and screening of the upcoming film “Ghooskhor Pandat”, alleging that the movie promotes caste- and religion-based stereotyping and hurts the dignity and religious sentiments of the Brahmin community. Describing the film’s title and storyline as “prima facie offensive and derogatory”, the petition, filed through advocate Dr Vinod Kumar Tewari, contended …
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh BJP President Pankaj Chaudhary, on Sunday, thanked the Union government for taking prompt action and restricting promotional content of the controversial film “Ghooskhor Pandat” whose title had hurt the Brahmin community. Directed by Neeraj Pandey, the film is proposed to feature actor Manoj Bajpayee in the lead.In a message on social media, Chaudhary said, “The title of the film ‘Corrupt Pandit’ was hurtful to the prestige, honour, and collective sentiments…
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) The Federation of Western lndia Cine Employees (FWICE) has registered a strong objection to the title of the upcoming streaming film ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’. On Friday, the body, representing 36 affiliated associations and members comprising workers, technicians, and artists of the media and entertainment industry, wrote to different OTT platforms to address the issue.They wrote, “FWICE and all its affiliated associations strongly object to the use of this title, as it appe…
Ayodhya, Feb 6 (IANS) Prominent religious saints and seers across the country have expressed strong resentment over Netflix’s film ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’. Several leading religious figures have sharply criticised the film, calling it harmful to society, adding that such a film title and content promoted hatred and could damage social harmony. Mahant Sitaram Das Maharaj of Saket Bhawan Temple in Ayodhya, expressed his anger over the film, saying, “Deliberately targeting a particular community and att…
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) With the upcoming web series “Ghooskhor Pandat” being embroiled in controversy even before its release, the Congress on Friday joined the criticism, terming the title an insult to the Brahmin community and Sanatanis, and demanding that the matter be looked into. Speaking to IANS, Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai said: “It’s an insult to the Brahmin community and also Sanatanis. This is the government of insulting Shankaracharya. So, certainly, they are insulting the …
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) On the directions of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Lucknow’s Hazratganj Police has registered an FIR against the forthcoming web series “Ghoooskhor Pandat”.According to Lucknow Police, strict action has been taken following allegations that the content attempts to disturb social harmony and hurt religious and caste sentiments.Due to the name and content of the film, there is intense anger and outrage among the Brahmin community and various social organization…
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) After filmmaker Neeraj Pandey, actor Manoj Bajpayee has also reacted to the ongoing controversy regarding the name of their forthcoming Netflix drama, “Ghooskhor Pandat”. In a statement shared on his official Instagram Stories, Bajpayee assured that he takes the emotions of the people hurt by the title of his next very seriously; however, he added that through his character, he only wished to depict the journey of a flawed person, and it should not be taken as a remark on an…
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The Congress on Friday slammed BSP chief Mayawati over her announcement to contest upcoming elections independently, with party spokesperson Surendra Rajput accusing her of indirectly backing “anti-constitutional forces.” Rajput questioned the rationale behind her remarks about alliance possibilities, calling for clarification.“No political party has sent any letter expressing eagerness to form an alliance with Mayawati for the elections. Neither the Congress nor t…
Lucknow, Dec 24 (IANS) Amid the ongoing Winter Session of Uttar Pradesh Assembly, a dinner meeting of 46 legislators, all belonging to the Brahmin community, sparked a major buzz in the state’s political circles. The meeting was held at the residence of BJP MLA PN Pathak on Tuesday evening.As the meeting of Brahmin legislators sparked off discussion and speculation of tension and internal bickering within the ruling party, the participating MLAs clarified that it was a community interaction mean…