Ghooskhor Pandat controversy: Situation escalates as protestors burn effigies of Manoj Bajpayee, Neeraj Pandey
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As the controversy surrounding Ghooskhor Pandat grows, protests have turned violent as effigies of Manoj Bajpayee and Neeraj Pandey were burnt. Read to know more.
The controversy surrounding the film Ghooskhor Pandat is growing with each day and has now moved to the streets from online criticism and courts. Reports of protestors turning up on streets and burning the effigies of Neeraj Pandey and Manoj Bajpayee, accusing the makers of using an offensive title that allegedly targets the Brahmin community.
Protestors burn effigies of Manoj Bajpayee and Neeraj Pandey
According to a report by ANI, in Prayagraj, demonstrators gathered at Subhash Chowk, where the effigies of producer Neeraj Pandey, director Ritesh Shah and the film's actors were set ablaze. The protestors have reportedly demanded a ban on OTT platform Netflix, in which the film is scheduled to release, accusing the makers of the film of the intention of targeting Hindus and Brahmins.
In another case, the Brahmin community too staged a protest in Indore, burning the effigies of Netflix and Manoj Bajpayee, who is the lead actor in the film. Moreover, the members of the Parshuram Sena demanded a ban on the film and threatened to blacken the faces of Manoj Bajpayee and Neeraj Pandey if their demands weren't met.
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A protestor also stated, "We oppose the film; it should be banned; otherwise, Manoj Bajpayee and Neeraj Pandey will have their faces blackened. We demand that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Censor Board ban this film."
FMC raises objection against film's title
A report by ANI stated that Film Makers Combine (FMC), a Mumbai-based organisation, has raised an objection against the film's title. In a notice to the production house, FMC stated, "You are a bonafide member of IMPPA. As per our official record, you have not applied for the title Ghooskhor Pandat. As per the rules and regulations of Film Makers Combine, you cannot use the title which is unauthorised and not even applied for and granted."
FMC also issued a notice to OTT platform Netflix, adding, "We wish to bring to your kind notice that you are releasing a film, Ghooskhor Pandat, produced by Mr Neeraj Pandey of Friday Story Tellers LLP on your esteemed channel Netflix. The title of the film Ghooskhor Pandat has not been applied for or granted by any of the Producers' Associations. The unauthorised use of the title is illegal as per the rules and regulations of Film Makers Combine."
