Image Source: Poonam Pandey/Instagram
In the unpredictable world of the internet, shocking revelations often take center stage. The recent fiasco surrounding Poonam Pandey’s alleged demise sent shockwaves, but what unfolded next left netizens and celebrities alike grappling with a mix of emotions.
Social media platforms erupted when a post on Poonam Pandey’s official Instagram account announced her untimely death at the age of 32, citing cervical cancer as the cause. However, the plot thickened as the model and actress later confessed to orchestrating the entire scenario to shed light on cervical cancer awareness.
This revelation triggered a wave of outrage, with many celebrities condemning Pandey’s actions. The sensitive nature of the topic intensified the backlash, labeling the stunt as a “new low” in the world of publicity stunts. Prominent figures like Tahira Kashyap, Pooja Bhatt, Sonal Chauhan, Mini Mathur, and Gulshan Devaiah took to social media to express their disapproval.
Director-actor Pooja Bhatt expressed her strong disapproval of Poonam Pandey‘s reckless act, deeming it disgraceful. Bhatt also directed criticism towards the PR/marketing team involved in the stunt.
Actor Gulshan Devaiah openly shared his skepticism about the initial news, revealing that he had harbored doubts from the beginning. His tweet garnered agreement from Twitter users, and in a subsequent post, he reminisced about Rajesh Khanna’s character in ‘Anand.’
Tahira Kashyap, a well-known author and media personality, took to her Instagram story to express her shock at witnessing what she considered “the lowest of lows.” Her emotions oscillated between being triggered, angry, shocked, and disbelieving.
Actress Sonal Chauhan and TV anchor Mini Mathur joined the chorus of disapproval, criticizing Poonam Pandey for stooping to such levels for publicity. Their disappointment echoed the sentiments of many who found the stunt distasteful.
The post announcing Poonam Pandey’s demise on February 2 received mixed reactions from netizens. Many questioned the authenticity of the news, as the actress had claimed her family and team were deeply saddened by the news.
Despite the doubts, several celebrities, including Lockupp stars Kangana Ranaut and Karan Kundrra, initially extended their condolences to Poonam Pandey’s family, creating a stir on social media.
– No, it was revealed to be a publicity stunt aimed at raising awareness about cervical cancer.
– Celebrities like Pooja Bhatt, Gulshan Devaiah, Tahira Kashyap, Sonal Chauhan, and Mini Mathur expressed strong disapproval and criticized the stunt.
– She claimed to do it for raising awareness about cervical cancer, but it was widely condemned as a tasteless marketing gimmick.
– Many netizens doubted the authenticity of the news, questioning the sincerity of Poonam Pandey’s family and team’s reactions.
– The controversy resulted in a significant backlash, tarnishing Poonam Pandey’s reputation and sparking debates on the ethics of using sensitive issues for publicity.
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