Amid the legal row against the name of Manoj Bajpayee's recently announced Ghooskhor Pandat, protests were staged in parts of Bhopal and Prayagraj, raising slogans against the actor and director. The protestors also burnt effigies of the duo
Protest against Ghooskhor Pandat
Manoj Bajpayee's upcoming project, Ghooskhor Pandat, was recently announced at a grand event in Mumbai. However, ever since, things haven't been going great as the upcoming film has raked up a huge controversy over its name. After an FIR was filed against the show and its makers, now, members of the Brahmin community have staged protests against the film and demanded a change in the title.
Protest in Bhopal over Ghoooskhor Pandat
In Bhopal, Akhil Bhartiya Brahman Samaj protestors were seen holding placards which read, 'Iss film ka nirmata Neeraj Pandey murdabad', 'Digital platform Netflix ko bandh karo, FIR karo', 'Iss film ka kalakaar Manoj Bajpayee murdabad', among others, as they took to the streets to express their anger.
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: Members of the Brahmin community in Bhopal protested against the film Ghooskhor Pandat, demanding immediate removal of the title and registration of an FIR against the film’s directors. pic.twitter.com/f2dgQnVin9
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Similarly, in Prayagraj, the Rashtriya Parshuram Sena (Brahma Vahini) protested by openly showcasing its anger against the film. They accused it of hurting the honour of the Brahmin community. During the protests, effigies of Neeraj Pandey and Manoj Bajpayee were beaten with slippers, kicked and thrown onto the ground. The effigies were also set on fire at Subhash Chowk in Civil Lines, with hundreds of people in attendance.
About Ghoooskhor Pandat controversy
On the directions of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Lucknow's Hazratganj Police has registered an FIR against the forthcoming movie Ghoooskhor Pandat. According to Lucknow Police, strict action has been taken following allegations that the content attempts to disturb social harmony and hurt religious and caste sentiments.
Due to the name and content of the film, there is intense anger and outrage among the Brahmin community and various social organisations. These organisations have even warned of aggressive protests against the drama.
Legal action and investigation are underway in view of the seriousness of the matter. Strictest action is expected to be taken against those who intend to hurt the sentiments of any community or disturb peace under the zero-tolerance policy.
Meanwhile, the lead of the project, Manoj Bajpayee, claimed through a recent social media post that Ghooskhor Pandat is 'not about any community. "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. As an actor, I come to a film through the character and the story I am playing. 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," he shared.
Bajpayee also said that the decision by the makers to take down the promotional material of the drama goes to show how seriously they are taking these concerns.
Additionally, Neeraj Pandey also clarified in an official statement issued through Netflix's publicity team that the term 'Pandat' is used as a colloquial name for a fictional character, and it does not represent any particular caste, religion, or community.
(With inputs from IANS)
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