Pahlaj Nihalani on Akshay Kumar: Akshay has a very clean image, then why is he promoting a brand of paan masala?
| Dec 15, 2017, 09:30 IST
We recently brought to you that there has now been put a ban on condom advertisements between stipulated timings and former chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Pahlaj Nihalani has decided to speak up about the matter. He said, “It’s not condoms but paan masala that’s killing people. Children seeing condom ads isn’t going to kill them. But being encouraged to take gutka and paan masala by Bollywood role models is definitely damaging to the nation’s health.”
Nihalani made sure to single out Akshay Kumar. He said, "Akshay has a very clean image. He’s seen as a hero of the masses. Then why is he promoting a brand of paan masala? Others like Govinda and even Pierce Brosnan are promoting what’s a proven agent for cancer. If this is not detrimental to national health, what is? Condoms? Ms Irani needs to focus better."
He also went on to say that broadcasting alcohol and paan masala ads are illegal and unconstitutional. He said, “The law forbids CBFC from granting certification to such ads. Therefore, the ads for these products are illegal. Actors who are part of such ads should know they’re participating in illegal activities." The former CBFC chief also said that he repeatedly wrote to the I&B ministry about these ‘banned’ ads. “But I got no response. It’s very strange that Smritiji is going after condoms and not the real enemy,” he asserted.
Nihalani made sure to single out Akshay Kumar. He said, "Akshay has a very clean image. He’s seen as a hero of the masses. Then why is he promoting a brand of paan masala? Others like Govinda and even Pierce Brosnan are promoting what’s a proven agent for cancer. If this is not detrimental to national health, what is? Condoms? Ms Irani needs to focus better."
He also went on to say that broadcasting alcohol and paan masala ads are illegal and unconstitutional. He said, “The law forbids CBFC from granting certification to such ads. Therefore, the ads for these products are illegal. Actors who are part of such ads should know they’re participating in illegal activities." The former CBFC chief also said that he repeatedly wrote to the I&B ministry about these ‘banned’ ads. “But I got no response. It’s very strange that Smritiji is going after condoms and not the real enemy,” he asserted.