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Plea in Delhi HC seeks to block release of Netflix film Ghooskhor Pandat: ‘Collective defamation of Brahmin community’

Plea in Delhi HC seeks to block release of Netflix film Ghooskhor Pandat: ‘Collective defamation of Brahmin community’

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Netflix‘s upcoming film Ghooskhor Pandat has landed in hot soup barely two days after it was announced by the streamer. A writ petition seeking stay on its release has been filed before the Delhi High Court, alleging that the title defames the Brahmin community and is offensive. Ghooskhor Pandat stars Manoj Bajpayee in the lead role. ‘Film discriminates against a religious and social group’ The plea, filed by Mahender Chaturvedi through Advocate Vineet Jindal, seeks issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the authorities to restrain the streaming of the film. Ghooskhor Pandat stars Manoj Bajpayee as an errant cop nicknamed Pandat. Netflix announced the film on Tuesday during its Next on Netflix 2026 event in Mumbai. The first look teaser was then shared on social media and YouTube. The petitioner, who describes himself as an Acharya devoted to the study, teaching and propagation of Indian scriptures, claims to be aggrieved by the film, saying associating the word ‘Pandat’ with ghooskhori (bribery and corruption) harms the dignity and reputation of the Brahmin community as well …

I am a Muslim, composing for Ramayana, says AR Rahman: ‘I studied in a Brahmin school, value the good things’ | Bollywood News

I am a Muslim, composing for Ramayana, says AR Rahman: ‘I studied in a Brahmin school, value the good things’ | Bollywood News

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Composer AR Rahman had quite a busy 2025, and he has already hit the ground running with the album, Gandhi Talks. The sought-after composer will be under the spotlight once Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana releases later this year. The much-awaited film sees Rahman collaborating with the legend Hans Zimmer. While appearing on BBC Asian’s YouTube channel, Rahman was asked whether his religious beliefs came into play when he was composing the album. He said, “I studied in a Brahmin school, and every year we had Ramayana and Mahabharata, so I know the story. The story is about how virtuous a person is, higher ideals, and all that stuff. People may argue, but I value all those good things — any good things that you can learn from. The prophet has said that knowledge is something invaluable, no matter where you get it from — a king, a beggar, a good act or a bad one. You can’t shy away from things.” ALSO READ | AR Rahman admits he has lost work in Bollywood in the last 8 …

Multiple issues discussed, in Brahmin MLAs get-together

Multiple issues discussed, in Brahmin MLAs get-together

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Brahmin MLAs discussed numerous matters including Special Intensive Revision (SIR), Assembly constituency centric matters of MLAs, issues concerning the Brahmin community, and bureaucratic matters in the dinner meeting held on December 23 in Lucknow. The meeting was attended by roughly 35 MLAs and MLCs hailing from the Brahmin community. The gathering made buzz in the power circles of Uttar Pradesh. “It was a courtesy get-together. We met at the Vidhan Sabha during the Assembly session, and it was decided to hold a sahbhoj (dinner meeting) at my residence. Over 35 MLAs from the Brahmin community attended the meeting. We discussed various topics in a family like environment like Special Intensive Revision (SIR), Assembly constituency centric matters of MLAs, issues concerning the Brahmin community and the way ahead for the State,” said Panchanand Pathak, the MLA from Kushinagar who hosted the meeting. Those who attended the meeting include the MLA from Mirzapur Ratnakar Mishra, MLA from Banda, Prakash Dwivedi, Tulsipur MLA Kailash Nath Shukla, MLC Saket Mishra.   The Brahmin community constitutes over 9% of the U.P. population and over 50 MLAs who hail …

Bhumihar vs Bhumihar Brahmin: In Bihar, trouble brews, protest threat looms | India News

Bhumihar vs Bhumihar Brahmin: In Bihar, trouble brews, protest threat looms | India News

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With the Bihar State Commission for Development of Upper Castes leaving it to the state government to decide whether “Bhumihar Brahmin” should replace “Bhumihar” in official records and caste certificates, leading Bhumihar organisations have threatened to intensify their protests, citing its usage in the last national caste survey conducted in 1931. Bhumihars are the third most populous upper caste in Bihar, with 2.86 per cent of the population — behind Brahmins (3.65 per cent) and Rajputs (3.45 per cent). Since 2015, caste certificates issued by the Bihar government have mentioned “Bhumihar”, and the Bihar caste-based survey Report 2022–2023, also lists “Bhumihar” among seven upper castes out of 215 castes or caste groups. Bhumihar is listed along with Brahmin, Rajput, Kayastha, Sheikh, Saiyyad and Pathan. The Census of India, 1931, clearly mentions “Bhumihar Brahmin”, with a population of 8,95,602. On Wednesday, the Bihar upper caste panel, after hearing the matter for the third time since November, remained undecided, with the five-member body not unanimous on the issue. The commission decided to refer the matter back to …

THIS actress’ father is a Muslim, she is a Christian, married a Brahmin superstar whose net worth is Rs…, featured in only one Bollywood film titled…, she is…

THIS actress’ father is a Muslim, she is a Christian, married a Brahmin superstar whose net worth is Rs…, featured in only one Bollywood film titled…, she is…

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THIS actress’s father is a Muslim, she is a Malayali Christian by birth and has married a a famous Brahmin superstar. She has appeared in only one Bollywood film still owns immense wealth. She is.. christian actress This actress has worked in several big films of her time and grabbed the attention of audiences with her charming looks and talent. With her hardwork she registered herself as a leading heroine in the film industry. However, gave up hre film career after marriage. Shalini Ajith Kumar The actress we are talking about is none other than Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar’s wife, Shalini Ajith Kumar. The actress is also referred as Baby Shalin because of her work as a child artist in numerous films. Shalini’s family Shalini’s husband Ajith was born to a Hindu Brahmin Iyer family. Shalini’s father is a Muslim and her mother is Malayali Christain. Though Shalini got married in other religion, the interfaith never came in between the two and the couple enjoy their love life keeping it away from public glare. Shalini …

Brahmin group protests outside NEET exam centre over removal of sacred thread in Karnataka’s Kalaburagi | Latest News India

Brahmin group protests outside NEET exam centre over removal of sacred thread in Karnataka’s Kalaburagi | Latest News India

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Members of the Brahmin community held a protest outside a NEET exam centre in Karnataka’s Kalaburagi on Sunday, after some students were allegedly asked to remove their sacred thread (Janivara) before being allowed to take the test. A large group of Brahmin community members gathered at the NEET exam centre in Kalaburagi, raising slogans and staging a sit-in on Sunday.(ANI) The protest was sparked after a candidate named Shripad Patil was made to remove his sacred thread at St. Mary’s School, the designated exam centre, before being permitted to enter the examination hall, news agency PTI reported. In response, a large group of community members gathered at the spot, raising slogans and staging a sit-in. The protesters accused the authorities of disrespecting religious sentiments and failing to implement the government’s own guidelines. A video released by ANI showed demonstrators displaying their sacred threads and confronting security officials outside the venue. Following the incident, the state government registered a case against the officials involved and issued fresh instructions to prevent such incidents. However, protesters claimed that …

Anurag Kashyap gets notice from Surat court over Brahmin remark; here’s what happened

Anurag Kashyap gets notice from Surat court over Brahmin remark; here’s what happened

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Renowned filmmaker and actor Anurag Kashyap recently faced backlash over his controversial comment about the Brahmin community. The remark has sparked legal action, leading to a summons from a Surat court, requiring his appearance on May 7.  As per a report in IANS, following a complaint over the filmmaker’s controversial statement about the Brahmin community, the JMFC court in Surat has issued a summons directing him to appear on May 7. The report stated that a Surat lawyer, Kamlesh Rawal, filed a complaint against him and the notice was issued following that. Rawal presented Anurag Kashyap’s social media posts and his subsequent apology as evidence, which the court accepted before issuing the notice. The filmmaker or his lawyer must appear in court on May 7. Failure to do so could result in a unilateral decision from the court. Rawal also opened up on the matter while speaking with IANS. He shared that Anurag’s controversial remark about the Brahmin community had sparked a response from Aditya Dutta, who urged Kashyap to refrain from such remarks. In …

Anurag Kashyap reflects on his controversial Brahmin remark amid FIRs, backlash

Anurag Kashyap reflects on his controversial Brahmin remark amid FIRs, backlash

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Amid a raging controversy over his remarks against the Brahmin community, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has tendered an unconditional apology. On Tuesday, the `Gangs of Wasseypur` filmmaker took to social media and sought forgiveness from all those he hurt with his strongly-worded response to a comment on his post.  Anurag Kashyap apologises He wrote in Hindi, “In anger, I forgot my bounds while responding to someone on social media. And in that anger, I spoke ill of the whole Brahmin community. The members of this community have been a part of my life, will continue to exist, and have contributed a lot to my life. They`re all hurt by my comment today. My family is hurt. Many intellectuals, whom I respect, are hurt by my anger and the way I spoke.”           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap10) He added, “By saying such a thing, I have distorted my own point of view. I sincerely …

Brahmin leader announces Rs 1 lakh reward to blacken Anurag Kashyap`s face

Brahmin leader announces Rs 1 lakh reward to blacken Anurag Kashyap`s face

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Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap’s recent comments about Brahmins amid the ongoing Phule film controversy have sparked outrage and led to an FIR being filed against him. Now, a Brahmin leader has offered a Rs 1 lakh reward to anyone who blackens the `Gangs of Wasseypur` director’s face. Rs 1 lakh reward to blacken Kashyap`s face Following Kashyap`s remarks, Suresh Mishra of the Chanakya Sena and Akhil Bhartiya Brahman Mahasabha announced the reward of Rs 1 lakh, condemning Kashyap for his “anti-Brahmin” comments. Reportedly, an online meeting was held to discuss the matter, attended by several Brahmin organizations, including the Sarva Brahmin Mahasabha, Brahmin Seva Sangh, Vishwa Brahmin Parishad, and others. The session was presided over by Pt. Suresh Mishra, National President of the Sarva Brahmin Mahasabha and Chief Patron of the Chanakya Sena. He stated that individuals like Kashyap, who promote social unrest, should be dealt with strictly and publicly shamed. In the same meeting, he announced the reward. The comment that sparked outrage Anurag Kashyap has been under fire since making a controversial statement against …

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap Faces Case In Jaipur Over His ‘Brahmin’ Remarks

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap Faces Case In Jaipur Over His ‘Brahmin’ Remarks

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Jaipur: An FIR was registered against film director Anurag Kashyap at Bajaj Nagar police station here for his remarks on Brahmins on a social media platform, an officer said on Sunday. The case was registered based on a complaint lodged by Anil Chaturvedi, a Barkat Nagar resident, on Saturday night. According to Bajaj Nagar Sub-Inspector Ram Kripal, the complainant alleged that the director posted abusive words about Brahmins while replying to a social media user. Mr Kashyap’s film ‘Phule’, based on the life of social reformer couple Jyotiba Phule and Savitribai Phule and was set to be released this month, had courted controversy over its portrayal of caste. Mr Kashyap had questioned the row surrounding the film and while replying to a social media user, the director made the contentious remark against the Brahmin community. After being widely trolled for the comment, Mr Kashyap apologised on Saturday. In an Instagram post, he wrote, “This is my apology, not for my post but for that one line taken out of context and the brewing hatred. No …