Model & actress Poonam Pandey faces legal action after her “death hoax” to raise cervical cancer awareness on social media platforms sparked outrage.
Faizan Ansari, a Mumbai resident filed a ₹100 crore defamation case, accusing Pandey & her husband Sam Bombay of “trivializing cancer for publicity.” Mr. Ansari has taken legal action by lodging a First Information Report (FIR) with the Kanpur Police Commissioner. According to the FIR, the alleged act was deemed misleading and a breach of trust affecting numerous individuals nationwide, including members of the Indian film industry.
What Was The Poonam Pandey Cervical Cancer Awareness Post About?
The ad stunt involved announcing Pandey’s death and using a website urging donations for cancer research. Public criticism and legal action raise questions about the ethics of such shock tactics for raising awareness.
Poonam Pandey later apologized but maintained the campaign’s positive impact on cancer conversations.
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