Centre asks Netflix to remove 'Ghooskhor Pandat' film teaser, other promotional content

The BJP on Friday said the Centre has asked OTT platform Netflix to remove the teaser and other promotional contents of the film, "Ghooskhor Pandat", from social media.

The announcement of the film earlier this week had sparked a storm on social media, with many users calling the title "casteist" and offensive. The controversy has also led to the registration of an FIR at the Hazratganj police station in Lucknow, while the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting following a complaint.

"Taking swift action in the matter, the Centre has asked Netflix to remove the teaser and all other promotional contents of the film. Such a kind of thing, which is against any society, is completely unacceptable," a senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader told PTI.


In a post in Hindi on X, BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said, "We wholeheartedly commend the Centre's swift and decisive action! Offensive content, such as the derogatory film 'Ghooskhor Pandat', has not only been removed from the platform, but an FIR has also been registered in the case."

This sends a clear message that insults to Sanatan Dharma will no longer be tolerated, he added.

"We are committed to taking the strictest possible action against those who demean any caste or community for commercial gains," Bhatia said, adding, "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and Sabka Vishwas is our guiding principle."