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Ghooskhor Pandat title change not enough, says FWICE; demands screening of Manoj Bajpayee’s film before release
- Netflix informed judges during the hearing that the makers of Ghooskhor Pandat agreed to change the film's name and removed all promotional material from social media.
- After the announcement, protests erupted because the title used 'Pandat', which petitioners alleged tarnished Hindu priests' image and sought an immediate stay on release.
- Produced by Neeraj Pandey, the film stars Manoj Bajpayee, with Divya Dutta, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Saqib Saleem, Shraddha Das, Akshay Oberoi, and Kiku Sharda, and will release on Netflix.
- The court heard a petition seeking a stay, but noting Netflix's title change and removed promos, the Delhi High Court settled the matter and rejected the petition to halt release.
- This case joins earlier title disputes such as Padmaavat and Ram Leela, highlighting sensitivity around portrayals after protests since the announcement and prompting the makers to act.
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Ghooskhor Pandat: Netflix agrees to rename Manoj Bajpayee starrer film
Netflix India has agreed to rename its upcoming film, previously titled 'Ghooskhor Pandat,' following objections that the title was casteist and offensive. The streaming giant informed the Delhi High Court of its decision to change the name and remove all associated promotional material, effectively ending the legal challenge. The court noted Netflix's commitment to a more accurate narrative.
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