New Delhi, Feb. 4 -- Manoj Bajpayee's upcoming Netflix film Ghooskhor Pandat sparked a wave of reactions online, leaving many unhappy after its teaser unveil on 3 February. Neeraj Pandey-backed cop thriller stars Nushrratt Bharuccha, Divya Dutta, Saqib Saleem, Akshay Oberoi, Shraddha Das and Kiku Sharda in key roles.

Netizens seemed unimpressed with the title of Manoj Bajpayee's film, who essays the role of morally compromised police officer entangled in corruption and conspiracy. It landed in controversy soon after its trailer launch as its title triggered fierce backlash online.

While many social media users labelled the title casteist, others threatened to boycott the film. Many accused the filmmakers and the platform of targeting a ...