Mumbai, Feb. 9 -- The upcoming film Ghooskhor Pandat, starring Manoj Bajpayee and directed by Neeraj Pandey and Ritesh Shah, has sparked controversy over its title since its announcement last week. What began with objections on social media has escalated, with the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) calling the title "offensive and derogatory" and demanding a ban.

The row has since spilled into the political and legal arena. A writ petition has been filed before the Delhi High Court challenging the show's proposed release, alleging that its title and promotional material are defamatory and communally offensive. FWICE has also written to OTT platforms and producers, arguing that the title singles out a particular community ...