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<\/p>\nFilmmaker Neeraj Pandey has issued an official clarification following the filing of a writ petition in the Delhi High Court seeking a stay on the release and streaming of the upcoming Netflix film Ghooskhor Pandat. The petition alleges that the film\u2019s title and promotional material are offensive and defamatory to the Brahmin community.<\/p>\n
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Ghooskhor Pandat director Neeraj Pandey BREAKS SILENCE after petition filed against Manoj Bajpayee starrer: \u201cWe have decided to take down all promotional materials\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
In a statement shared publicly, Pandey asserted that Ghooskhor Pandat is a fictional cop drama and that the term \u201cPandat\u201d refers only to a colloquial nickname of a fictional character, not to any caste, religion or community.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur film is a fictional cop drama, and the term \u2018Pandat\u2019 is used simply as a colloquial name for a fictional character. The story focuses on an individual\u2019s actions and choices and does not comment on or represent any caste, religion, or community,\u201d Pandey said.<\/p>\n
The director further emphasised his responsibility as a storyteller and stated that the film was created with sincere intent and purely for entertainment. \u201cAs a filmmaker, I approach my work with a deep sense of responsibility \u2013 to tell stories that are thoughtful and respectful. This film, like my earlier work, has been created with sincere intent and solely to entertain audiences,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Acknowledging the concerns raised by a section of viewers, Pandey said the team understands that the title has caused hurt and confirmed that all promotional material has been taken down temporarily.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe understand that the title of the film has caused hurt to some viewers, and we genuinely acknowledge those feelings. In light of these concerns, we have decided to take down all promotional materials for the time being, as we believe the film should be experienced in its entirety and understood in the context of the story we intended to tell, rather than judged on partial glimpses,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n
The legal challenge, filed on February 5, 2026, by Mahender Chaturvedi, seeks a stay on the film\u2019s release and streaming, arguing that the title Ghooskhor Pandat associates a term traditionally linked with scholarship and spirituality with corruption, thereby harming the dignity of the Brahmin community. The plea also raises concerns about collective defamation and communal harmony.<\/p>\n
Ghooskhor Pandat, which features Manoj Bajpayee in the lead role as a police officer nicknamed \u201cPandat,\u201d was announced as part of Netflix\u2019s 2026 content slate. Netflix India and the streaming platform have not issued a separate response to the petition so far. \u201cI look forward to sharing the film with audiences soon,\u201d Pandey concluded.<\/p>\n
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