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Manoj Bajpayee recalls receiving threats during Ghooskhor Pandat row

Manoj Bajpayee recalls receiving threats during Ghooskhor Pandat row

Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey’s upcoming film Ghooskhor Pandat, which was set to release on Netflix, landed in legal trouble after its title was criticised for being offensive and communally insensitive. Addressing the row, actor Manoj Bajpayee said the makers promptly apologised and were willing to change the title if it offended people. He also reflected on the threats and trolling he faced amid the controversy. Manoj Bajpayee on Ghooskhor Pandat row While speaking to PTI, the Governor actor revealed, “We didn`t expect it. But when it happened, in two days` time, we put out our apology. If anything is offending anyone with that much intensity, we, as creative people, are always there to mend our ways or correct ourselves. I personally feel that the title change is not going to be such a huge thing. We are creative people, we can come up with ten different titles, and they will be equally exciting.” The actor added, “But I must tell you that when the threats were coming to me, I was also travelling continuously without any …

‘Got my family into it’: Manoj Bajpayee opens up about threats during Ghooskhor Pandat row | Bollywood News

‘Got my family into it’: Manoj Bajpayee opens up about threats during Ghooskhor Pandat row | Bollywood News

Actor Manoj Bajpayee has spoken about the controversy surrounding his upcoming Netflix film Ghooskhor Pandat, revealing that the backlash over its title not only affected the team but also led to him receiving threats. The actor, however, said the makers acted quickly once concerns were raised and had no hesitation in changing the title if it had offended people. The controversy erupted after Netflix unveiled its 2026 content slate earlier this year. Soon after the announcement, Ghooskhor Pandat drew criticism from several social media users, organisations and political figures, who described the title as casteist and offensive. The matter eventually led to FIRs, intervention by the National Human Rights Commission and proceedings before the Supreme Court. The makers have since agreed to rename the film. ‘We apologised within two days’ Speaking to PTI, Bajpayee said neither he nor the team had anticipated the reaction the title would trigger. “We didn’t expect it. But when it happened, in two day’s time we put out our apology. If anything is offending anyone with that much of intensity, …

Manoj Bajpayee says he faced a lot of threats and even his family was dragged in during Ghooskhor Pandat row

Manoj Bajpayee says he faced a lot of threats and even his family was dragged in during Ghooskhor Pandat row

After Netflix India announced its slate of web series and films for 2026, one project caught the attention for all the wrong reasons. An FIR was filed against the makers of the film Ghooskhor Pandat for allegedly hurting sentiments with its title and content. The makers apologised and told the Delhi High Court that the Manoj Bajpayee-starrer will get a new title. In a new interaction with news agency PTI, Manoj has now opened up about the controversy and shared how he received threats. Manoj Bajpayee in a still from Netflix’s Ghooskhor Pandat which resulted in FIRs and backlash. What Manoj shared Manoj said the controversy affected the entire team for some time, while he himself faced a lot of threats. He shared, “We didn’t expect it. But when it happened, in two day’s time we put out our apology. If anything is offending anyone with that much of intensity, we as creative people are always there to mend our ways or correct ourselves. I personally feel that the title change is not going to …

20-year-old gang rape survivor ‘kills self’ after blackmail threats in Haryana

20-year-old gang rape survivor ‘kills self’ after blackmail threats in Haryana

A 20-year-old gang rape survivor allegedly killed herself due to persistent blackmail and mental torture in a village in Nuh district, police said on Wednesday. Police said they are investigating every aspect of the case and will arrest the accused soon. (PTI/ Representational) According to the police, the accused are residents of the same village as the young woman. The family alleged that the accused gang-raped and filmed the young woman. Following this, she was continuously blackmailed with threats of making the video viral. Distressed by the mental pressure and fear of defamation, the young woman allegedly took the extreme step on Tuesday night, police said. The deceased’s family have filed a complaint against four young men. Following the complaint, the police registered an FIR at Bichhor police station and launched an investigation. The incident has sparked widespread anger in the village, with the family demanding strict action against the accused. Police said they are investigating every aspect of the case and will arrest the accused soon. “After the post-mortem, we handed over her body …

Here’s how Iran could respond to renewed US strikes amid Trump’s threats | World News

Here’s how Iran could respond to renewed US strikes amid Trump’s threats | World News

3 min readMay 19, 2026 10:32 PM IST The fate of fragile ceasefire between US and Iran remains uncertain after President Donald Trump first issued threats of renewing the offensive against Tehran but later said the American military paused its Tuesday strikes after intervention from Gulf allies amid “serious negotiations.” However, Iranians have been preparing for a possible resumption of war. Iranian authorities have reportedly said that they will not “hesitate” to extract a heavy price from its neighbours and the global economy if the country is attacked again by US-Israel, New York Times reported. Iran’s army on Tuesday issued another warning that it will open “new fronts” of war against Washington if it resumes its attack on the country. What is Iran anticipating if US-Israel resume strikes? When US-Israel launched its strikes against Iran on February 28, the Islamic Republic was expecting a prolonged conflict of around three months, New York Times reported quoting Hamidreza Azizi, an expert on Iranian security issues at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs. Azizi added that …

Raveena Tandon opens up about threats and panic during mob incident of 2024

Raveena Tandon opens up about threats and panic during mob incident of 2024

Raveena Tandon revisited the 2024 mob incident outside her home, alleging it was part of an extortion attempt. The actress recalled intruders entering her residence, threats against her driver, and the frightening chaos that unfolded while her children were inside the house Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

US President Trump says tariff threats made countries accept deported migrants; claims sharp fall in fentanyl smuggling

US President Trump says tariff threats made countries accept deported migrants; claims sharp fall in fentanyl smuggling

US President Donald Trump on Monday spoke about his administration’s illegal immigration crackdown and anti-drug operations, and mentioned that nations unwilling to take back deported migrants eventually agreed after being warned of tariffs by Washington. He also claimed a significant fall in fentanyl smuggling across US borders and lauded the American law enforcement for their service to the country. He made the remarks as he hosted his second ‘Rose Garden Club’ dinner in honour of Police Week at the White House. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Kartavya Trailer: Saif Ali Khan Battles Power, Betrayal and Family Threats in Intense Thriller

Kartavya Trailer: Saif Ali Khan Battles Power, Betrayal and Family Threats in Intense Thriller

Shah Rukh Khan’s production Kartavya, starring Saif Ali Khan in the lead, is gearing up for its OTT release on May 15, 2026. The makers recently unveiled the trailer at a grand event in Mumbai on Thursday, where it received a strong response from the audience for its gripping visuals and intense storytelling. The trailer has already created buzz among viewers, with many praising its hard hitting narrative and powerful performances. Har faisla ek chunauti hai. Aur har farz ek Kartavya hai.Kartavya arrives on 15 May, only on Netflix! pic.twitter.com/X6zOkSe2Le — Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) May 7, 2026 The film revolves around the complex world of duty, power, and personal sacrifice. Saif Ali Khan plays Pawan Malik, a determined police officer whose life spirals into chaos after a journalist is shot while under his protection. As pressure mounts from senior officials and the media, Pawan is forced to answer difficult questions while trying to uncover the truth behind the incident. What begins as a professional challenge soon turns into a dangerous manhunt …

Punjab DGP, AG gets death threats from Bishnoi gang

Punjab DGP, AG gets death threats from Bishnoi gang

Chandigarh Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav and advocate general (AG) Maninderjit Singh Bedi have reportedly received fresh death threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, senior officials said on Monday. Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi The previous threats had come on April 25, the very next day after the Centre formally advised OTT platform ZEE5 to withhold the release of docuseries “Lawrence of Punjab” on April 27. Centre’s intervention came after the Pun­jab Police form­ally peti­tioned the Union min­istry of inform­a­tion and broad­cast­ing to block the series. Officials said the AG received the death threats following his appearance in petitions seeking a ban on the docuseries, which is based on the life of Bish­noi, who has gained notori­ety for allegedly run­ning a sprawl­ing crim­inal syn­dic­ate from behind bars. Both Yadav and Bedi did not respond to the development. The Bishnoi gang had previously also targeted Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, who had moved a petition against the series in high court; and Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia …

Exclusive | Akash Singhania after Vitaly’s livestream falsely accused him of being a pedophile: I have got death threats

Exclusive | Akash Singhania after Vitaly’s livestream falsely accused him of being a pedophile: I have got death threats

A couple of minutes on a livestream is all it took to turn his life upside down. In a now viral video, YouTuber-vlogger Vitaly lured US-based entrepreneur Akash Singhania into a sting operation. He was declared a ‘pedophile’ even before he could process what was happening. Vitaly had to apologise later when proved wrong… Akash Singhania But it was too little too late. In a video chat with HT City from US, Akash tells his side of the story: Akash, how did the entire incident go down? As millions of people do every single day, I was talking to someone on a dating app. We agreed to meet consensually, and I had no reason to assume anything was out of the ordinary. You need to verify your age on these apps. Her job was to lure people into Snapchat, tell them her fake age (as a minor), and then meet up. That never happened between us. She was texting so many guys at the same time, incentivised to get someone as fast as possible for …