“Worst social media publicity stunt ever”: Ashish Chanchlani joins critics in condemning Poonam Pandey’s death hoax : Bollywood News

In a tweet issued shortly after Poonam Pandey clarified that she is alive, YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani voiced his disapproval, denouncing the stunt and its potential consequences on public trust.

“Worst social media publicity stunt ever”: Ashish Chanchlani joins critics in condemning Poonam Pandey’s death hoax

He wrote, "Easily the worst social media publicity stunt ever, absolutely distasteful and insensitive. In jaiso ki wajah se jinke saath kuch actual mein bhi hoga unpe bhi ab log vishwas nai karenge," reflecting widespread sentiments of outrage and disbelief among netizens.

Easily the worst social media publicity stunt ever, absolutely distasteful and insensitive.
In jaiso ki wajah se jinke saath kuch actual mein bhi hoga unpe bhi ab log vishwas nai karenge.
— Ashish Chanchlani (@ashchanchlani) February 3, 2024

For those unaware of the unfolding controversy, Poonam Pandey, the well-known model-actor, found herself at the center of speculation regarding her alleged demise from cervical cancer on February 2. However, Pandey swiftly debunked these reports on Saturday, affirming her continued existence and utilizing the moment to advocate for greater awareness about the disease.

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In an Instagram post addressing the misinformation, Pandey spoke about the importance of understanding and combating cervical cancer while highlighting its preventable nature through vaccination and early detection tests. She stated, "I am here, alive. Cervical Cancer didn’t claim me, but tragically, it has claimed the lives of thousands of women who stemmed from a lack of knowledge on how to tackle this disease."

Initial reports of Pandey's demise were corroborated by her manager, who shared an official announcement on Instagram. However, Pandey's subsequent clarification on her status has dispelled the earlier narrative, prompting a wave of reactions from both celebrities and netizens.

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