The Actress raises controversy with a staged death announcement, saying it was meant to spread awareness of cervical cancer.
Following her revelation that her death was a planned publicity ploy, actress and reality sensation Poonam Pandey, who was first said to have died at the age of 32 from cervical cancer, stunned the nation. Debatable topics include the morality of employing such drastic tactics for public health campaigns, as sparked by the uproar surrounding her fake death.
The Initial Shock:
The entertainment world and fans were in grief after word of Poonam Pandey’s alleged death from cervical cancer went viral.
A number of celebrities, including Kangana Ranaut and other competitors on reality shows, expressed their astonishment and sorrow at the news of Poonam’s purported passing. Many of the tributes highlighted the heartbreak of losing a young lady to cancer.
The Revelation of The Stunt:
Amid the expressions of sympathy, Poonam Pandey’s manager announced that she had passed away and that the cancer had progressed to the last stage. The astonishment eventually gave way to incredulity, though, when Poonam disclosed in a video that her death was staged as a publicity stunt to raise awareness of cervical cancer and the anti-HPV vaccine.
Public Backlash:
Following the disclosure, there was a surge in public indignation, with social media users denouncing Poonam for using such drastic tactics to gain attention. Numerous others denounced the act as being inconsiderate and dubbed it the “worst publicity stunt ever.”
Apologies and Concerns About Ethics:
The digital agency Schbang in collaboration with Hauterfly., which was in charge of planning the hoax, apologized on Instagram. The organization expressed remorse and acknowledged the controversy surrounding the program, especially about individuals who have experienced or observed the difficulties associated with cancer.
Poonam’s Justification:
In response to criticism, Poonam justified her actions by saying that the news of her false death was meant to start a discussion on cervical cancer, a condition for which she felt there was an urgent need for more awareness.
A Pattern of Headlines:
Poonam Pandey has a history of courting controversy. The actress has always been under public scrutiny, from when she pledged to undress for the Indian cricket team in 2011 to when she shared obscene video and ran into legal problems.
The public is now debating the morality of going to extreme lengths to raise awareness after Poonam Pandey attempted to use her own death as a prop in this most recent chapter.
