'Ghooskhor Pandat': Manoj Bajpayee responds to the backlash
06 Feb 2026

The upcoming Netflix movie Ghooskhor Pandat, produced by Neeraj Pandey and starring Manoj Bajpayee, has sparked controversy over its title.

Some netizens have accused the title of being derogatory toward the Brahmin community.

In response to the backlash, Bajpayee issued statements clarifying his intentions and announcing that all promotional materials for the film will be temporarily taken down.

Bajpayee addresses public concern
Statement issued

Bajpayee took to social media to address the public concern.

He said, "I respect the emotions and concerns people have shared, and I take them seriously."

"When something you are part of causes hurt to some people, it makes you pause and listen."

"For me, this was about portraying a flawed individual and his journey of self-realisation. This was not meant to be a statement about any community."

'Take down the promotional material': Bajpayee
Statement details

Bajpayee further added, "In my experience of working with Neeraj Pandey, there has been a consistent seriousness and care in how he approaches his films."

"The filmmakers have decided to take down the promotional material for the time being, in light of the public sentiment."

Meanwhile, Pandey clarified that Ghooskhor Pandat is a fictional cop drama where "the term 'Pandat' is used simply as a colloquial name for a fictional character."

Everything to know about 'Ghooskhor Pandat'
Film plot and cast

The film centers on corrupt cop Ajay Dikshit (Bajpayee), whose plans for a lucrative night are derailed when he is thrust into the middle of a global conspiracy.

The film also stars Nushrratt Bharuccha, Akshay Oberoi, Saqib Saleem, Divya Dutta, Shraddha Das, and Kiku Sharda.

It has been directed by Ritesh Shah.