Updated On: 06 February, 2026 12:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Manoj Bajpayee has reacted to the controversy surrounding the title of Netflix’s Ghooskhor Pandat, stating it was never intended to target any community. The actor emphasised that the series only portrays a flawed individual’s journey and respects public sentiment

Manoj Bajpayee
After filmmaker Neeraj Pandey, actor Manoj Bajpayee has also reacted to the ongoing controversy regarding the name of their forthcoming Netflix drama, Ghooskhor Pandat. Soon after Netflix announced its upcoming film, a section of people strongly objected to the title of the film, stating that it maligns a community. Taking cognisance of the objection, the makers and the platform pulled down the promotional material of the film which was unveiled at Netflix`s slate announcement earlier this week.
On Friday, Manoj Bajpayee took to his social media handles and reacted to the controversy. The actor assured that he takes the emotions of the people hurt by the title of his next very seriously; however, he added that through his character, he only wished to depict the journey of a flawed person, and it should not be taken as a remark on any community in particular.