A storm of protests has engulfed Ayodhya after Netflix announced ‘Ghussor Pandit,’ prompting top Hindu saints to decry it as a venomous assault on priests that endangers national cohesion. The film’s title alone has become a rallying cry against perceived cultural insensitivity.
At the forefront, Saket Bhawan Temple’s Mahant Sitaram Das voiced indignation: ‘This is a deplorable attempt to defame a community through slurs. It encourages hatred by stereotyping an entire group.’ He highlighted Brahmins’ resilience and service, questioning the biased lens.
‘Corruption knows no caste—yet Brahmins are scapegoated because they endure silently. This cowardice must stop,’ Das proclaimed, rallying support from fellow clergy.
Siddh Peeth Hanuman Garhi’s Mahant Dr. Deveshacharya blasted the certification process. ‘Passing films that humiliate communities fosters division. Demand bans, probe the intent, and force apologies to heal wounds,’ he directed, stressing zero tolerance.
Hanuman Garhi’s Sant Amit Das echoed: ‘Portraying religions negatively via cinema divides people. Censors, do your duty—ban it now to avert hate.’
As petitions circulate and temples buzz with discussions, this saga reveals fault lines in India’s media landscape. Filmmakers defend artistic liberty, but saints counter that freedom ends where dignity begins. The coming days will test institutions’ resolve in upholding harmony amid provocative content.