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Manoj Bajpayee Defends 'Ghooskhor Pandat' Role Amid Backlash
6 Feb
Summary
- Manoj Bajpayee clarifies his role was not to offend any community.
- Film's title 'Ghooskhor Pandat' caused offense to the pandit community.
- Uttar Pradesh CM orders FIR against film director and team.
Actor Manoj Bajpayee has responded to the controversy surrounding the film "Ghooskhor Pandat," clarifying his intentions behind portraying a character that has caused offense. He acknowledged the hurt caused by the film's title, particularly the use of 'Pandat' alongside 'ghooskhor,' which viewers interpreted as an attack on the pandit community.
Bajpayee emphasized that his role was to depict a flawed individual and his journey, not to make a statement about any community. He noted the filmmakers' decision to remove promotional material due to public sentiment, showcasing their seriousness in addressing concerns. This move follows a legal notice sent by a lawyer objecting to the title's alleged defamation of the pandit community.
Further escalating the issue, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered an FIR against the director and team members. The complaint alleges the film's content has disrupted public sentiments and social harmony. The film, starring Manoj Bajpayee, Nushrat Bharuccha, and Saqib Saleem, centers on a corrupt police officer nicknamed 'Pandat.'
