The death hoax surrounding Poonam Pandey took an unexpected turn, echoing a past incident involving Mahesh Bhatt and Manisha Koirala. This is not the first time, the film industry has witnessed false death rumours before. In 1995, Mahesh Bhatt sparked a similar controversy by falsely declaring the death of Manisha Koirala, the lead actress in his movie Criminal. ALSO READ: Amid Poonam Pandey's Fake Death Controversy, Actress' Old Tweet From 2012 Critizing Not To Joke About Madonna's Demise Goes Viral!
In an unusual promotional tactic for his film, the filmmaker released a newspaper poster declaring the demise of the Dil Se actress with the headline: "Manisha Koirala has passed away." Adding to the irony, Koirala's character met a fictional demise in the movie, where she was portrayed as being killed by a doctor. The film also featured Nagarjuna and Ramya Krishnan in prominent roles.
Speaking of Poonam Panday, in an Instagram video, the controversial actress revealed, "I want to convey a crucial message – I'm here and alive. Fortunately, Cervical Cancer didn't take me, but sadly, it has claimed the lives of numerous women due to a lack of awareness on addressing this disease. Unlike certain cancers, Cervical Cancer is entirely preventable." ALSO READ: Poonam Panday Fake Death: AICWA Demands FIR Against Model-Actor Over The Publicity Stunt; After This People Would Hesitate To Believe In Death News
Her statement further read, "The key lies in the HPV vaccine and early detection tests. We have the means to ensure no one loses their life to this disease. Let’s empower one another with critical awareness and ensure every woman is informed about the steps to take. Visit the link in the bio to delve deeper into what can be done. Together, let’s strive to put an end to the devastating impact of the disease and bring #DeathToCervicalCancer." Several Bollywood celebs and eminent personalities have slammed the Lock Upp fame actress for this cheap publicity stunt.
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