Kangana Ranaut, Bipasha Basu, Mandira Bedi, Mini Mathur, and other celebrities have voiced criticism against actor-model Poonam Pandey for resurfacing on social media a day after her team asserted that she succumbed to cervical cancer. On Friday, Poonam Pandey’s team announced her death from the disease, but she contradicted this by posting videos on Saturday, asserting her continued existence.
Kangana, Bipasha react to Poonam’s fake death stunt
On Saturday, celebrities vehemently criticized Poonam for fabricating her death and trivializing a significant cause. On X platform, Vivek Agnihotri posted Poonam’s video, remarking, “Actually, it was a marketing campaign for @thehauterrfly. Watch the end and the logo on the right upper corner. How sinister, how pathetic.” In response, Kangana Ranaut concurred with an “Agree” comment.
Taking to her Instagram, Arti Singh shared Poonam’s photo, expressing, “Disgusting… this is not awareness. I lost my mother when I was born coz of cancer. I lost my father coz of cancer…Just not acceptable: you are playing with everyone’s emotions. Shame and it’s shocking that people can stoop down to this level…” The comments reflect the collective disapproval of Poonam’s actions among celebrities.
In response to the post, Bipasha Basu expressed, “Beyond pathetic behavior. The PR people behind this should be ashamed too… not just this person.” Meanwhile, Tahira Kashyap shared on her Instagram Stories, “Witnessed the lowest of lows today. Oscillating emotions between being triggered, angry, shocked and disbelief. What are we becoming? How important is breaking news? At what cost? So put off by the cheap publicity stunt. Not naming just because the person doesn’t deserve any importance whatsoever.” The comments from Bipasha Basu and Tahira Kashyap reflect their disdain for the publicity stunt and its impact on societal values.
Mini, Mandira, Gulshan criticise Poonam
Celebrities, including Kangana Ranaut, Bipasha Basu, Mini Mathur, and Mandira Bedi, condemn Poonam Pandey’s fake death publicity stunt, deeming it distasteful and insensitive. Mini Mathur criticizes the lack of research in the stunt, questioning the choice for an HPV vaccine awareness campaign.
Mandira Bedi calls for a boycott, labeling the stunt pathetic. Gulshan Devaiah and others express doubt early on, emphasizing the need for caution in giving attention. The collective response underscores the disapproval of such publicity tactics.