Thursday brought cheers to Manoj Bajpayee and his ‘Ghooskhhor Pandit’ crew as the Supreme Court decisively ended the film’s legal woes. Dismissing the petition outright, the apex court prohibited additional FIRs or pleas, paving the way for uninterrupted progress.
Central to the filmmakers’ defense was an affidavit underscoring the movie’s fictional roots in crime-solving, free from communal barbs. They’ve axed the polarizing name, promotional assets, and trailers, gearing up for a title switch. The bench greenlit this, mandating an end to all ruckus.
Flashback to the frenzy: posters branding a ‘corrupt priest’ ignited fury, alleging community slight. The court had rebuked such tactics earlier, warning against free speech as a shield for prejudice. Bajpayee’s social media mea culpa reiterated entertainment goals, coupled with swift content pullbacks.
Beyond the verdict, this saga spotlights cinema’s tightrope in multicultural India—creative risks versus public pulse. With barriers lifted, expect buzz around the reimagined project. The order not only resolves one dispute but cautions the industry on sensitivity in storytelling.