Ghooskhor Pandat

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The film's title, Ghooskhor Pandat, sparked immediate controversy after the teaser released on 3 February 2026. Social media users argued that the word Pandat (a colloquial form of Pandit) was being used in a derogatory, caste targeting way, especially since Manoj Bajpayee's character is a corrupt police officer known by that nickname. Critics claimed the title unfairly linked a Brahmin/Pandit identity with corruption.

The backlash quickly trended online, with several posts tagging Netflix India and accusing the platform of "normalising hatred" against specific communities. Some users demanded a title change and even threatened legal action or a boycott, causing the controversy to overshadow early discussion of the film's plot and cast.