The petitioner claims that the title and first look video violate fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 14, 21 and 25 of the Constitution, as they discriminate against a particular religious and social group
Netflix’s ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ with Manoj Bajpayee was a part of the streaming giant’s grand slate announcement recently. This is the story of a puerile and promiscuous cop who is unapologetic about his sins. This eponymous character is played by Manoj Bajpayee.
But the title hasn’t gone down well with the Brahmin community and is offensive. Following the announcement, a plea has been filed against the film in the Delhi High Court. The plea, filed by Mahender Chaturvedi through Advocate Vineet Jindal, seeks issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the authorities to restrain the streaming of the film.
The petitioner claims that the title and first look video violate fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 14, 21 and 25 of the Constitution, as they discriminate against a particular religious and social group, infringe the right to dignity and reputation, and demean religious and cultural identity linked to faith, rituals and traditions.
What the film is about
A bent police officer Ajay Dikshit’s (
Pandat), plans an eventful and money-making night are disrupted as he finds himself in the midst of a global conspiracy while trying to unravel the identity of a badly injured girl thrown out of a moving car in the heart of Delhi.
The team of Ghooskhor Pandat shares: “Ghooskhor Pandat is a one-night thriller that follows the corrupt and morally bankrupt police officer Ajay Dikshit, as an unexpected encounter disrupts his plans and draws him into a chain of events far larger than anticipated. Set in Delhi and unfolding over the course of a single night, the film is driven by a situation wherein a girl is thrown out of a moving car, and the cop accompanies the injured girl to the hospital, leading to the unfolding of multiple situations.”
They added, “Led by Manoj Bajpayee, Ghooskhor Pandat allows the story to unfold through action and setting. We thank Netflix for partnering with us and for providing a platform for the film to reach audiences worldwide.”
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