Akshay Kumar Provides Clarity: Vimal Pan Masala Ad Was Filmed in 2021 and Legally Aired as Planned
Akshay Kumar has addressed the controversy surrounding his new pan masala advertisement with Shah Rukh Khan and Ajay Devgn. The video went viral on October 8, and fans expressed their anger at Akshay for breaking his promise to stop endorsing the brand. Akshay Kumar clarified in a tweet that the ad was shot on October 13, 2021, before he disassociated from the brand. He said that he has not had anything to do with the brand since then, and that the company can legally run the already-shot ads until the end of next month.
Akshay Kumar endorsed Vimal Pan Masala in 2021, but apologized and said he would no longer endorse tobacco products after facing backlash from fans. He also donated his entire endorsement fee to a worthy cause. The brand may continue airing the ads for the legally binding duration of the contract, but I promise to be extremely mindful in making my future choices. In return, I will always ask for your love and support.
On the professional front, Khiladi Kumar is currently seen in Mission Raniganj: The Great Bharat Rescue, which was released on October 6. The film revolves around the heroic act of the late Jaswant Singh Gill, who saved the lives of 65 miners. Directed by Tinu Desai, it also features Parineeti Chopra.
Now, talking about the film, it is based on the true story of the Raniganj Coalfields collapse of 1989, in which 65 miners were trapped underground for over 100 hours. Akshay Kumar plays the lead role called Jaswant Singh Gill, the mining engineer who led the rescue operation. The film is directed by Tinu Desai and stars Parineeti Chopra as Gill’s wife. Mission Raniganj: The Great Bharat Rescue is a tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the Indian mining community. The film has been praised for its realistic portrayal of the rescue operation and its emotional impact.
