Netflix India renames thriller Gajab Raat after police complaint

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentA Netflix India thriller used to be called Ghooskhor Pandat, which translates to Bribe-taking Priest, and it's now called Gajab Raat.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorGajab Raat sounds like a wonderful evening. Candles, snacks, a little board game.

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe change came amid a controversy, and a police complaint was registered at Hazratganj Police Station in Lucknow, over allegations of hurting religious and caste-based sentiments.

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe director and team are named in it.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWhich is why I'd call it a title alignment moment. The film listened, it adapted, and it kept the same cast.

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThat's the kind of statement you only see from a company that changed the thumbnail and hoped nobody checked the video.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOkay, that was good. I hate that it was good.

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentNoted. Also, the film was announced in February under the old title, so eight months of the old name are out there.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorEight months is a heritage brand.

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    Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe trailer is out now too.

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    Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentScores of people will watch it to see what the fuss is about, so the complaint basically bought the ad.

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    Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorRating it Full Bonkers, because a rename is a very polite way to say sorry.

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    Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThey renamed the movie. The complaint kept its original title.