What is Salman Khan accused of in the pan masala ad controversy?

Salman Khan is accused of appearing in misleading advertisements that claim a Rs. 5 pan masala product is "saffron-infused," which the complainant argues is unrealistic given saffron's high cost.

What action has the consumer court taken in response to the complaint against Salman Khan?

The Kota Consumer Court has issued a notice to Salman Khan and the pan masala manufacturing company, summoning them for a hearing on November 27 to address the allegations.

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Salman Khan Summoned by Consumer Court Over Alleged Misleading 'Pan Masala' Ads

Q: Who filed the complaint against Salman Khan and the pan masala company?

The complaint was filed by senior BJP leader and Rajasthan High Court advocate Inder Mohan Singh Honey.

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Summary

BJP leader files complaint against Salman Khan and company for misleading ads
Ads claim product is "saffron-infused" despite costing only Rs. 5
Consumer court issues notice to Khan and manufacturer for hearing on November 27

Salman Khan Summoned by Consumer Court Over Alleged Misleading 'Pan Masala' Ads

As of November 5, 2025, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is embroiled in a legal controversy over allegedly misleading advertisements for a pan masala brand. A complaint filed by senior BJP leader and Rajasthan High Court advocate Inder Mohan Singh Honey has led to the Kota Consumer Court issuing a notice to Khan and the manufacturing company.

Honey's complaint alleges that the ads falsely claim the product is "saffron-infused," which he argues is unrealistic for an item priced at just Rs. 5. Saffron, he points out, costs around Rs. 4 lakh per kilogram, making it highly unlikely to be an ingredient in such an affordable pan masala.

The consumer court has now summoned both Khan and the company behind the brand to respond to the allegations ahead of a hearing scheduled for November 27. Honey has urged Khan and other celebrities to refrain from promoting tobacco and pan masala products, as they can have harmful effects on the youth.