A few days ago, Akshay Kumar grabbed several headlines for promoting a brand that sells paan masala and tobacco. Since the actor has been so vocal about health and fitness, people found it terribly hypocritical of him. The massive backlash led Akshay to withdraw his association with the brand.
Amidst all this, ‘Pushpa’ actor Allu Arjun reportedly refused to endorse a tobacco company despite being offered a hefty sum of money. According to Filmfare, Allu Arjun doesn’t consume tobacco himself and doesn’t want his fans to consume the product.
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The actor, allegedly, is “well aware of his influence” and didn’t want his fans to harm their health and tobacco consumption could lead to addiction.
Instead, Allu Arjun promotes environmental-friendly activities such as planting trees. Even though he has been seen smoking in many of his films, he says that it’s out of his control. However, he openly speaks about steering clear of harmful substances.
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Many people online lauded Allu Arjun’s move and hoped for other celebrities to do the same. Here’s what some of them said:
That’s why people love them and they are respected so much. https://t.co/SLltH64pDF
— 🅂🄾🄽🄰
Asim is love
'Pushpa' star Allu Arjun has rejected a tobacco Ad even though the company offered huge money
But at other end, the so-called bollywood stars are shamelessly promoting 'Pan Masala'
That's why Bollywood is collapsing!
— Mahesh Vikram Hegde
(@mvmeet) April 20, 2022
Allu Arjun recently received a tobacco commercial for a huge sum. However, the actor turned down the offer. Now, this is what is the diff. between a businessman & a real star who cares about their fans. Huge respect for @alluarjun for doing the right thing! #StopSurrogateAds pic.twitter.com/HFPr73QkMs
— Akassh Ashok Gupta | Peepoye (@peepoye_) April 19, 2022
Pushpa actor is winning hearts for yet another reason.@alluarjun Such a step was much much needed. Atleast somebody had the ethics to say no to cancer causing products.#Reject #PanMasala #tobaccoadvertisement #Pushpa https://t.co/v6Ph4bI9fQ
— Dr Surbhi Tripathi (@DrSurbhi_T) April 20, 2022
@alluarjun ji, I thank you for your sensible act toward our youth and rejecting to promote tobacco.
#SaveSoil #NoDrugs pic.twitter.com/FzJg7F8tP1— Brajendra Pandey#SaveSoil (@BrajendraPan) April 20, 2022
This man is truly an inspiration!
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