Lucknow’s Hazratganj Police Station n Uttar Pradesh have filed an FIR against the director and team of their upcoming film Ghooskhor Pandat. The action is take after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered authorities to register FIR , citing concerns about social harmony.
A official complaint has been made against the director and team of the upcoming Netflix film Ghooskhor Panther at the Hazratganj Police Station in Lucknow, per the orders of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The complaint claimed that the film’s content offended individuals and disturbed social harmony, prompting the local authorities to take official action. The films is in controversary ever since the teaser was revealed. Many social activists and religious organization across the state has opposed to the title and plot of the film.
After multiple complaints about the movie’s title were allegedly received, the FIR was filed. According to authorities, some public segments found the content offensive, raising worries about the possibility of disturbance or offense.
At the request of Hazratganj Inspector Vikram Singh, who officially filed the complaint, police officers opened the case. The director and a number of other members of the film’s production crew are specifically named in the FIR.
The FIR was lodged because Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reportedly instructed law enforcement officers to respond to complaints over the film. The move is a part of efforts to address public grievances regarding inappropriate or offensive content. CM Yogi Adityanath is know for taking bold decisions on topics related to the state’s harmony and progress.
Many viewers objected to the title, especially the use of Pandat, which seemed to be an attack on the Pandit community when combined with ghooskhor, a term often used to describe people who accept bribes. In the midst of the controversy, Neeraj Pandey released a statement outlining his intentions for the film.
“Our film is a fictional cop drama, and the term ‘Pandat’ is simply used as a colloquial name for a fictional character,” Neeraj Pandey stated in his statement. The narrative does not address or represent any caste, religion, or community; instead, it focuses on a single person’s decisions and actions. I approach my work as a filmmaker with a strong sense of duty to tell stories that are considerate and kind.
Neeraj Pandey in his explanation said, “The term ‘Pandat’ is simply used as a common title for a fictional character, and our film is a fictional cop drama.”. Instead of addressing or representing any caste, religion, or community, the story concentrates on the choices and deeds of a single individual. As a filmmaker, I take my responsibility to tell stories that are thoughtful and compassionate very seriously.
In the wake of the controversy, Pandey revealed that the team has decided to pull down all promotions. “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. We look forward to sharing the film with audiences soon,” his note read.
Shortly after the proposal was announced, the Film Makers Combine issued the notice. The teaser was released earlier this week during a Mumbai event. The organization claims that the manufacturers did not obtain the clearance required by industry regulations for the title. In Ghooskhor Pandat, Manoj Bajpayee portrays “Pandat,” a corrupt and morally repugnant police officer played by Ajay Dikshit. Nushrat Bharuccha and Saqib Saleem both have significant roles, and the film’s plot revolves around a single night.
