Brand ambassador of vimal elaichi turned of their contract and apologies fans on social media
Actor Akshay Kumar was recently seen in a television ad for the brand Vimal elaichi, promoting tobacco, after watching the ad netizens and his fans are brutally trolling him and calling him a double standard and hypo crate actor.
Akshay has apologized to his fans and followers/well-wishers after knowing the backlashes from people after seeing him doing such ads. many pointed out the ad could be seen as the actor promoting tobacco in an amused to offended way.
Many people are saying that it is not expected from such an actor who is the idol of many people, Akshay is known for fitness and healthy living, and his promotion of such products just disappointed his fans.
Akshay Kumar took on Twitter and Instagram and put an apology post “I am sorry. I would like to apologize to you, all my fans, and well-wishers. Your reaction over the past few days has deeply affected me. While I have not and will not endorse tobacco, I respect the outpouring of your feelings in light of my association with Vimal Elaichi.”
he continues “With all humanity, I step back, I have decided to contribute the entire endorsement fee towards a worthy cause. The brand might continue airing ads till the legal duration of the contract that is binding upon me, but I promise to be extremely mindful in making my future choices. In return, I shall forever continue to ask for your love and wishes-Akshay Kumar”
fans of Akshay Kumar commented on the post saying”Real men accept the mistake and accepting the mistake makes you even greater…it shows how much important your fans are” the user commented, “We youth consider you as our idol, you don’t need any such ads like that” also there are some sarcastic comments “Nice…please don’t become Raju in real life”.
However, the actor did not confirm yet how long will the ad be continued on air.
Some social media are posting an old video of Akshay Kumar speaking in an interview where he said that he gets so many offers and contracts from such companies, and he will never do tobacco ads because he believes in ‘healthy India’.
The vimal elaichi ad more superstars of the Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan and Ajay Devgan embracing the tagline Bolo Zubaan Kesari” in a foreign location.
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