Manoj Bajpayee has been making headlines recently due to the controversy surrounding the title of his cop drama, formerly known as 'Ghooskhor Pandat', and his highly anticipated upcoming thriller 'Governor'. In a recent interview, the actor was asked, "How much caution is enough caution?" to which he replied, "bohot dhyan rakhna" (take a lot of care).
Manoj Bajpayee on People Being Ready to Take Offense
In a conversation with News18, Bajpayee opened up about how people today seem to be constantly on the lookout for reasons to take offense. He said, "We are living in a time, worldwide I am saying. I mean, look at the US or any other country, we are living in a time when everybody is ready to be offended. It's as if everyone is ready to take offense, like, 'Come on, offend me; I've been sitting since morning and no one has done it yet. Do it by 12 so I can have my meal.'"
The actor explained that in a world where people are this sensitive, one simply cannot afford to be careless. He added, "In such times, one has to be conscious because you don't want unnecessary attention to the film which you have made with a lot of blood and sweat. A film is not the effort of just one person; it involves everyone's contribution. I mean, everybody's life and career is at stake."
Wrapping up the conversation on a hopeful note, Bajpayee expressed his wish for a more understanding and tolerant world. He said, "We are living in a time where we have to think carefully. But, we do imagine a time when no one gets offended at all."
What is the 'Ghooskhor Pandat' Controversy About?
The entire controversy revolved around the film's title 'Ghooskhor Pandat', which roughly translates to 'Corrupt Pandit'. Many critics took issue with the use of the word 'Pandat', which is widely associated with a Brahmin surname, arguing that it reinforces harmful stereotypes and could be seen as offensive to a particular community. In the face of mounting criticism, the makers of the film stepped forward to apologize for hurting the sentiments of people and confirmed that the title of the film would be changed.
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