Akshay Kumar Laughs Off Question On Gutka Ad Row

Actor Akshay Kumar was at the centre of an amusing moment during Acer's promotional event on August 20. A journalist asked him about the ongoing controversy surrounding Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff's Vimal Elaichi advertisement.

The journalist posed a witty question, saying 'Sab kesar bech rahe hain, aap Acer bech rahe hain?' which translates to 'Everyone is selling cardamom, and you are selling Acer?' Akshay Kumar simply burst into laughter, rather than giving a detailed response.

The incident took place after Acer announced Akshay as its brand ambassador in India. The question came amid the controversy surrounding the pan masala advertisement featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff.

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued show-cause notices to the three actors, alleging that the advertisement could amount to indirect or surrogate promotion of Vimal Pan Masala, which is prohibited in Maharashtra.

The FDA termed the notice a 'final warning', stating that the advertisement appeared to be a misleading advertisement relating to food and contrary to provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said that misleading or surrogate advertisements are not allowed and action will be taken against advertisers. The Maharashtra FDA has been conducting widespread inspections of food outlets and products to check safety, hygiene and related issues.

Akshay Kumar's reaction to the question was captured on video and has since attracted attention online. The actor's laughter has been described as 'pure gold' by many.

The controversy surrounding the Vimal Elaichi advertisement has sparked a debate about the promotion of pan masala and gutka products in India. Many have criticized the actors for promoting such products, which are known to have harmful effects on health.

The incident has also raised questions about the responsibility of celebrities in promoting products and the need for stricter regulations on advertisements.

In conclusion, Akshay Kumar's laughter at the journalist's question has added a new twist to the controversy surrounding the Vimal Elaichi advertisement. The incident highlights the need for celebrities to be more responsible in promoting products and for stricter regulations on advertisements to prevent the promotion of harmful products.