Gajab Raat on Netflix: Manoj Bajpayee’s Dirty Cop Has One Night to Come Clean

Some films earn buzz with a trailer. Gajab Raat got it with a courtroom fight first. The Manoj Bajpayee crime thriller premiered on Netflix on 23 October 2026, so it’s ready for your weekend watchlist. Here’s what you need to know before pressing play.

Gajab Raat: Overview

What’s the Story?

Gajab Raat centres on Ajay Dixit, a corrupt cop whose life takes a dangerous turn when a young girl is thrown out of a speeding vehicle. Netflix describes a police officer caught between personal gain and doing what he believes is right, with one decision setting off a chain of events over a single night.

If you like morally grey characters, Bajpayee is a good fit. He has played this kind of man well for years.

Why the Name Changed?

Netflix announced the film in February as Ghooskhor Pandat, and the title drew widespread backlash on social media. Objections were raised that it could hurt the sentiments of the Brahmin community, and a petition was filed in the Delhi High Court. The court later closed a plea seeking to block the release after the petitioner said his concern had been resolved. The makers settled on the new name, and the trailer arrived with it. Manoj Bajpayee’s ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ Renamed ‘Gajab Raat’, To Premiere On Netflix On October 23 +2

A Reunion Worth Noting

The film reunites Bajpayee and Neeraj Pandey after nearly a decade. It is also Ritesh Shah’s directorial debut. Want a second opinion before you commit? Read The Hindu’s review and National Herald’s report on the renaming. You can stream it directly on Netflix. nationalheraldindiaanalyticsinsight

Looking for more to binge afterwards? Browse TechnoSports’ new OTT releases guide and this week’s OTT binge list.

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