Mumbai, August 18, 2023: Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has broken his silence amidst the controversy surrounding his endorsement of a surrogate pan masala brand. In a recent statement, Kumar clarified that the controversial ad was shot back in October 2021, well before the government imposed stricter regulations on such advertisements. He emphasized that the ad’s run was planned only until the end of August 2023, in compliance with the new regulations. The actor also expressed his commitment to endorsing healthier products in the future, signaling his understanding of the concerns raised by health experts and the public alike.
