Akshay Kumar
Apart from starring in the movies, actors also promote various brands, and sometimes they face criticism because of the brand they are promoting or the concept of the advertisement. Akshay Kumar’s recent ad on road safety is facing backlash as netizens feel it is promoting dowry. A few months ago, his fans were also upset with him as he became a part of a pan-masala brand. He later apologised and said that he was withdrawing his association with the brand.
Alia Bhatt
Last year, Alia Bhatt featured in an advertisement for a bridal wear brand. The advertisement didn’t go down well with people as in it Alia questions the ritual of kanyadaan during the wedding. On social media, netizens boycotted the brand, and also said nasty things about Alia.
Ranveer Singh
Many years ago, a brand’s billboard featuring Ranveer Singh had faced backlash. In the advertisement, Ranveer was seen picking up a girl on his shoulders with the tagline ‘Take your work home’. The ad was called out for being sexist, and later Ranveer had apologised for it.
Amitabh Bachchan
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan had featured in an advertisement of a pan-masala brand, and his fans were upset with him. He soon terminated his contract with the brand and statement was shared about the same by his team.
Shah Rukh Khan
Just like Akshay Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan also faced criticism for promoting a pan-masala brand. The superstar had also upset his fans when he promoted a fairness cream brand.
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