Netflix India releases thriller Gajab Raat under a new title
After protests, the film changes its name and resumes streaming despite threats faced by its lead actor.
The video this brief is aboutNetflix India has finally changed the title of its controversial thriller, now called Gajab Raat. The feature, shot in 2025, was originally announced under the name Ghooskhor Pandat, a nickname of the protagonist meaning "corrupt priest". Members of the Brahmin community filed a complaint, deeming the title insulting, which led the government to request the removal of the teaser. Producer Neeraj Pandey acknowledged the inconvenience caused, and the platform removed the film and its promotions. In June, actor Manoj Bajpayee reported threats and insults directed at his family. (Source: What’s on Netflix)
