In mounting troubles for the upcoming Netflix film titled Ghooskhor Pandat, authorities in Uttar Pradesh have filed an FIR at Lucknow`s Hazratganj Police Station against the director and team after orders from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The move follows complaints from the Brahmin community and social organisations, with police citing concerns over public harmony and potential protests.
FIR at Hazratganj against Ghooskhor Pandat makers
According to ANI, an FIR has been registered at Hazratganj Police Station in Lucknow against the makers of the web series Ghooskhor Pandat over allegations that its title and content “hurt religious and caste sentiments” and threaten public harmony. The action follows directions to take strict measures against content that disturbs social peace, officials said.
According to the Lucknow Police, the Station House Officer of Kotwali Hazratganj, Inspector Vikram Singh, took cognisance of complaints related to the film/web series, which is stated to be broadcast on social media and an OTT platform. The FIR filing comes after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reportedly directed law enforcement officials to act in response to complaints about the film.
The police said that prima facie the title has been deliberately framed to target and insult a particular community—specifically the Brahmin community—by associating the term “Pandat” with corruption.
Authorities cited widespread anger and resentment among members of the Brahmin community and various social organisations over the name and alleged content of the film. The police noted that some organisations have warned of aggressive protests, raising concerns about law and order and the potential disruption of social harmony.
About writ petition in Delhi
The police action comes amid parallel legal proceedings in Delhi. A writ petition has been filed before the Delhi High Court seeking a stay on the release and streaming of an upcoming Netflix film titled Ghooskhor Pandat.
Amid the public outrage, the makers have pulled down all promotional materials pertaining to the film. Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey issued a statement saying, “We genuinely acknowledge those feelings. 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.”
