Ghooskhor Pandat becomes Gajab Raat; trailer shows Manoj Bajpayee caught between greed, duty

Netflix India showcased the trailer for Gajab Raat, a crime thriller directed by Ritesh Shah and starring Manoj Bajpayee. Originally titled Ghooskhor Pandat, the film faced backlash for an alleged caste slur, leading to a change in title. The trailer depicts a single night of events following a brutal assault on a young woman in New Delhi.

Police officer Ajay Dixit, played by Manoj Bajpayee, grapples with moral dilemmas as he investigates the crime and uncovers conflicting information about the victim's identity. He is offered bribes and faces opposition from various quarters, highlighting the conflict between his duty and personal desires. The film stars Nushrratt Bharuccha, Saqib Saleem, Divya Dutta, Akshay Oberoi, Kiku Sharda, and Shraddha Das.

Despite initial opposition, Gajab Raat is set to release on Netflix India on October 23, with the producer acknowledging the title's potential hurt and emphasizing the film's focus on individual choices rather than representing any community.