The film, which was recently announced as part of Netflix India’s 2026 content slate, has triggered a political and social backlash in Uttar Pradesh. Today, the state government ordered the registration of an FIR against the film’s director over the title.
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Authorities in Lucknow have registered an FIR against the director and team of Ghooskhor Pandat on the directive of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, citing complaints about the film's content and its impact on social harmony.
The deal follows the recent Netflix premiere of Dhurandhar and reflects rising demand and competition in India's streaming sector.
Marking a decade in India, Netflix bets big on marquee stars, fresh stories and returning fan favourites as it prepares for its largest content year yet.
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Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film released in theatres on December 5 last year and delivered a historic commercial run, crossing Rs 1000 crore in India and going past Rs 1300 crore worldwide
In 2021, ex-Narcotics Control Bureau officer Sameer Wankhede made news for arresting Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan for alleged possession, consumption and trafficking of drugs.
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Warner Bros. Discovery last month agreed to sell its streaming and studio businesses to Netflix for $72 billion, following a sale process in which Paramount had been bidding for the company’s full portfolio, including its cable TV assets grouped under Discovery Global.





