New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) A plea has been filed before the Supreme Court to restrain the release of the feature film “Yadav Ji Ki Love Story”, scheduled for nationwide release on Friday, alleging that the movie’s title and portrayal risk reinforcing caste-based stereotypes and disturbing social harmony. The petition, filed by advocate Makardhvaj Yadav, contended that the proposed release has already triggered organised protests, representations before district authorities, and public de…
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New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey has filed an affidavit before the Supreme Court stating that the controversial title of the upcoming film, earlier titled ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’, has been “unequivocally withdrawn” and assuring that the movie does not insult or target any religion or community. Denying allegations of hurting religious sentiments, the producer submitted: “I state categorically and unequivocally that neither I nor my Production House had any deliberate or maliciou…
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the makers of the upcoming Netflix film “Ghooskhor Pandat” over its allegedly derogatory title, observing that freedom of speech and expression cannot be used as a licence to denigrate a section of society. A bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan issued notice to the Centre, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), and filmmaker Neeraj Pandey on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a stay on th…
Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) In a major relief for actor Manoj Bajpayee and the makers of his forthcoming Netflix drama “Ghooskhor Pandat”, the Delhi High Court has dismissed the petition seeking a ban on the release and streaming of the film.The decision comes after producers informed the Delhi High Court that it is going to change the name of the movie.The lawyer representing the producer Neeraj Pandey further stated that all promotional material related to the movie has already been removed from soc…
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…
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…
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…