2024-10-16 08:45:34 :
October 16, 2024: Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has been in the news this year not only for his major film releases but also for his role in 2nd street. Rajkummar Rao brings the laughs as Vicky, Shraddha Kapoor also delivers a stellar performance, and Akshay as Sasha The brief appearance of a descendant of Sarkata sent the audience into a frenzy. Akshay, known for his memorable cameos, is now making headlines for a different reason – his popular anti-smoking adverts that were played in theaters before every film have reportedly been discontinued.
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The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has decided to pull Akshay’s widely recognized anti-smoking ad and replace it with a new one. In the original video, Akshay confronts Nandu (played by Ajay Singh Pal) outside the hospital on his bike and asks him why he smokes (“foo foo”). After learning that Nandu’s wife was hospitalized, Akshay emphasized the importance of spending money on sanitary napkins instead of cigarettes, sending a strong public health message.
Fans and moviegoers have expressed their nostalgia for the iconic ad, which has become a staple in Indian theaters. Many netizens took to social media to leave messages, with one commenting, “Mukesh and Nandu will remain in our memories,” bidding farewell to the commercials that accompany countless film screenings.
As Akshay continues to make headlines for his work, fans will no doubt miss the familiar sight of advertisements preceding their favorite films.
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