📌 Key Points
- Manoj Bajpayee faced online abuse and death threats over his film’s original title.
- His 15-year-old daughter and wife were also targeted by trolls.
- Bajpayee expressed disappointment over personal attacks on his family.
- The film’s title was changed before the court hearing, resolving the matter.
Manoj Bajpayee has opened up about the disturbing online abuse and death threats his family faced during the “Ghooskhor Pandat” film title controversy. He revealed that his 15-year-old daughter and wife were targeted, expressing profound disappointment over the personal attacks.
The “Ghooskhor Pandat” Title Controversy Explained
Manoj Bajpayee faced online trolling and abuse after the title of his upcoming Netflix film Ghooskhor Pandat was announced. The faceless social media trolls did not just target Manoj , but also his 15-year-old daughter and his wife. In a recent interaction, the actor spoke about the controversy and expressed his disappointment over the personal attacks directed at his family.
In fact, Manoj said that the makers had already changed the title of the film by the time they appeared in court, which is why the matter was resolved in a single hearing.
Manoj Bajpayee on Threats to His Family
Defending the original title, Manoj said, “When we are talking about Pandit or Ghooskhor, we are not talking about all people. We are talking about this character. In this film, what is this character called? He is not a Pandit. He is Pandat. He is very popular by that nickname, which the police department has given him. He is a Delhi Police officer.”
“But tell me, how is it right to send me death threats? How is it right to drag my family into the whole picture and use all kinds of obscene language? What is my family’s fault? My family has female members whom you are talking about. How far do you think it is right to demean a woman who has no responsibility in naming the film? How far is it right that you are sending death threats to me, who is part of it as an actor? Death threats? For the name? I mean, just for the name. There are bots and trolls everywhere, and it is very difficult to know whom to take seriously and whom not to. So, I was disappointed. I really don’t know. I was feeling bad for my family members, who have nothing to do with it. They were talking about my 15-year-old daughter. They were talking about my wife,” he said.
Actor’s Disappointment Over Online Abuse
Manoj further shared that he is generally not affected by people’s opinions and is open to constructive criticism. However, he called it “pathetic” that people who once respected him suddenly turned against him. He added that if concerns had been communicated politely and respectfully, he would have had no issue listening and accepting them.
The incident sparked a wider debate around artistic freedom, public sentiment and the growing trend of online trolling, with Manoj’s comments drawing attention to the impact such controversies can have on the families of public figures.
Bajpayee’s account highlights the severe impact of online trolling and the need for greater accountability. It underscores the emotional toll such baseless attacks take on public figures and their innocent families, calling for a more respectful online discourse.
