Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor recently turned down an offer of a whopping Rs. 10 crore to endorse a popular pan masala brand. The actor rejected the endorsement as he did not want to promote products that might have a negative impact on the youth of the country.
As per reports, Kapoor declined the offer and said that endorsing the product would be against his principles. “Yes, Anil Kapoor was approached by a major pan masala company with a tempting offer. However, he was quick to decline. He believes he has a responsibility towards his fans and the wider audience and feels strongly about not endorsing products that could potentially harm public health, regardless of the monetary compensation. He feels a deep sense of responsibility towards his fans and is unwilling to endorse products that could negatively impact public health, no matter the compensation,” Money Control quoted a source. While the actor has not reacted to the reports, fans are lauding him for holding up his integrity.
Previously, several Bollywood actors have faced heavy criticism for endorsing pan masalas. Ajay Devgn, Shah Rukh Khan, and Akshay Kumar have been at the end of severe criticism due to their pan masala ads. Back in April 2022, after receiving backlash for featuring in a pan masala ad, Akshay Kumar had even issued an unconditional apology for hurting his fans and promised to never do it again.
Also, a few months ago, actor John Abraham, who is regarded as a fitness icon in the country, had said that he would never endorse pan masala no matter the remuneration. “I am not taking a dig at actors who do these ads, but I am only speaking for myself here. I will not sell death. I will never do it because for me, it is a matter of principles,” he had said.
Abraham had also stated that the government supports the sale of pan masala because it generates revenue worth thousands of crores.
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