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Bollywood Stars Face Pan Masala Ad Ban
16 Aug
Summary
- Actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff issued notice.
- Notice for indirectly promoting prohibited pan masala product.
- Actors must remove ads and explain within 15 days.
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has initiated action against prominent actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff. The actors have been issued a show-cause notice for their indirect promotion of pan masala, which is prohibited in Maharashtra.
These actors appeared in a 2024 advertisement for Vimal, a pan masala company, endorsing its elaichi (cardamom) product. The FDA's notice mandates the immediate cessation of their participation in the campaign. Furthermore, they are required to remove all associated promotional content from their social media accounts and websites.
As part of the directive, the actors must provide a written explanation within a 15-day period. This explanation should address why legal proceedings should not be initiated against them for their involvement in the advertisement.
