The trailer for Manoj Bajpayee’s upcoming Netflix thriller is out — and so is the new title. Ghooskhor Pandat is no more. The film is now Gajab Raat, a name that sounds like it belongs on a late-night horror special, not a high-stakes drama with legal headaches. The change comes after months of controversy: an FIR was filed, a Delhi High Court petition followed, and all promotional material vanished from social media. Now, Netflix has dropped the trailer with a cryptic tease: “Anek kahaaniya, anek kirdaar aur sirf ek raat to disclose the truth.” Only one night. Many stories. One truth. That’s the hook. And it’s already working. The trailer doesn’t show much, just shadows, shifting faces, a locked room, and Bajpayee’s eyes, sharp as a blade in the dark. But it’s enough. He’s back in a role that demands moral ambiguity, and he’s surrounded by a cast that includes Divya Dutta, Akshay Oberoi, Saqib Salim, and Nushrratt Bharuccha. Neeraj Pandey produces. Ritesh Shah directs. This isn’t just a comeback. It’s a reset. Bajpayee called it a chance to “inhabit a world filled with suspense, moral dilemmas and questions of accountability.” That’s not a stretch. It’s the entire premise. The film drops October 23, 2026, on Netflix. No red carpet. No premiere event. Just a stream. But the buzz? Already loud.
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Gajab Raat - Manoj Bajpayee's Netflix thriller finally gets its official title and trailer after a controversial start. The film, once titled Ghooskhor Pandat, faced backlash leading to an FIR and a court petition. Now rebranded, it premieres October 23, 2026, on Netflix. Cast includes Bajpayee, Divya Dutta, Akshay-O,
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