Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey has issued a clarification regarding the ongoing controversy surrounding the title of his upcoming film, Ghooskhor Pandat, starring Manoj Bajpayee.
Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey has issued a clarification regarding the ongoing controversy surrounding the title of his upcoming film, Ghooskhor Pandat, starring Manoj Bajpayee.
The film was recently announced by Netflix during the grand event ‘Next on Netflix’.
Manoj Bajpayee’s upcoming film Ghushkhor Pandat. Addressing concerns raised by some viewers, Panday explained that the term “Pandat” is used as a colloquially name for a fictional character and it does not comment on or represent any caste, religion, or community.
In the statement, Neeraj Pandey wrote, “Our film is a fictional cop drama, and the term “Pandat” is used simply as a colloquial name for a fictional character. The story focuses on an individual’s actions and choices and does not comment on or represent any caste, religion, or community. As a filmmaker, I approach my work with a deep sense of responsibility – to tell stories that are thoughtful and respectful. This film, like my earlier work, has been created with sincere intent and solely to entertain audiences. We understand that the title of the film has caused hurt to some viewers, and 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. We look forward to sharing the film with audiences soon.”
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