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Netflix Film "Ghooskhor Pandat" Faces Legal Heat Over Unauthorized Title

The Film Makers Combine has issued a notice to the production house of the upcoming Netflix film "Ghooskhor Pandat," stating the title was used without authorization. It also cautioned Netflix against using the title, calling its use illegal per its regulations. Separately, a writ petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking a stay on the film's release, alleging the title and content are defamatory and communally offensive. Netflix has not yet responded to these developments.

Key Points: Netflix Film Title Dispute: FMC Notice & Legal Challenge

  • FMC objects to unauthorized film title
  • Notice sent to production house & Netflix
  • Delhi HC petition seeks stay on release
  • Petitioner alleges title is defamatory
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FMC issues notice to 'Ghooskhor Pandat' makers over "unauthorised" film title, asks Netflix for restraint

FMC issues notice to "Ghooskhor Pandat" makers for unauthorized title, cautions Netflix. Delhi HC petition also seeks stay on film's release.

"The unauthorized use of the title is illegal as per the rules and regulations of Film Makers Combine. - FMC Notice"

Mumbai, February 6

In mounting troubles for the upcoming Netflix film titled 'Ghooskhor Pandat', Film Makers Combine a Mumbai-based organisation has raised an objection against the film's title.

In a notice to film's production house, Friday Story Tellers, FMC stated, "You are a bonafide member of IMPPA. As per our official record, you have not even applied for the title 'Ghooskhor Pandat. As per the rules and regulations of Film Makers Combine, you cannot use the title which is unauthorized and not even applied and granted."

Seeking an immediate response from the makers, the notice also cautioned the makers of taking disciplinary action.

On the other hand, FMC also issued a notice to the streaming major Netflix, further adding, "We wish to bring in your kind notice that you are releasing a film 'Ghooskhor Pandat produced by Mr Neeraj Pandey of Friday Story Tellers LLP on your esteemed channel Netflix. The title of the film 'Ghooskhor Pandat has not been applied or granted by any of the Producers' Associations. The unauthorized use of the title is illegal as per the rules and regulations of Film Makers Combine," as per the statement.

It sought the streamer from refraining using the aforementioned title for the film.

Earlier, a writ petition was filed before the Delhi High Court seeking a stay on the release and streaming of 'Ghooskhor Pandat', with the petitioner alleging that the title and proposed content are defamatory and communally offensive.

The plea, filed through Advocate Vineet Jindal, seeks issuance of a writ of mandamus directing authorities to intervene and restrain the streaming of the film, along with other consequential reliefs.

According to the plea, Netflix India has announced and promoted the film and circulated promotional material that allegedly links the term "Pandat" with immoral and corrupt conduct.

Netflix is yet to share a response on the developments.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Honestly, all this controversy just gives the film free publicity. "Ghooskhor Pandat" sounds like a satirical take, maybe on some social issue? But skipping the official title registration is a rookie mistake for a production house working with Netflix.
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Aman W
FMC is right to enforce its rules. We can't have a free-for-all where anyone uses any title. It creates confusion and undermines the industry bodies. Respect the system, yaar.
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Sarah B
As an outsider following Indian cinema, this is fascinating. It shows the tension between creative expression and regulatory frameworks. The title seems deliberately provocative. I wonder what the actual film content is.
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Vikram M
Neeraj Pandey is an experienced filmmaker. Surprised his team missed this basic step. The legal petition calling it "communally offensive" is a separate, more serious issue. FMC's notice is about procedure, which is a straightforward fix if they cooperate.
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Kriti O
While rules are important, sometimes these associations move too slowly. Maybe the makers were in a hurry for the Netflix release? Not justifying it, but the system could be more efficient. Hope they resolve it amicably and we can just watch the movie! 🍿

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