The web series ‘Ghooskhore Pandit’ on Netflix finds itself at the center of a storm, with Lucknow’s Hazratganj police registering an FIR against its director and team. UP CM Yogi Aditynath’s intervention underscores the gravity, charging the content with wounding caste pride and risking public unrest.
Inspector Vikram Singh outlined the grievances: the title mocks Brahmins by insinuating priestly corruption, a narrative decried as inflammatory. Brahmin associations and activists are up in arms, issuing ultimatums for withdrawal amid circulating clips online.
Preliminary evidence points to malicious intent to sow discord and upend tranquility, prompting invocation of stringent IPC sections. The police are gearing up for comprehensive inquiries.
‘Zero tolerance for those hurting sentiments or challenging order,’ Singh declared, aligning with state policy. This flare-up spotlights escalating scrutiny on digital entertainment, balancing creativity against offense.
As ferment builds, Netflix’s silence amplifies calls for censorship. The saga may catalyze stricter norms for OTT platforms, reminding creators of India’s intricate social mosaic.