जॉन अब्राहम ने 'पान मसाला' का प्रचार करने वाले अभिनेताओं की तुलना 'मौत बेचने' से की: आप इस बात को कैसे स्वीकार करते हैं?

John Abraham likens actors promoting 'paan masala' to 'selling death': How do you live with that?

John Abraham is renowned for his disciplined approach to health and fitness. The actor has consistently highlighted the importance of exercise and sports in leading a healthy lifestyle. In a recent podcast with Ranveer Allahabadia on his YouTube channel, John criticized actors who endorse 'paan masala' brands, comparing it to promoting a harmful product that can cause serious health issues. He stated, “People talk about fitness, and the same people endorse paan masala. I love all my actor friends, and I’m not disrespecting any of them. I want to make it clear that I’m talking about myself. But I will not sell death because it’s a matter of principle. Do you know that the yearly turnover for the paan masala industry is ₹45,000 crore? Which means that even the government is supporting it, and that’s why it isn’t illegal. You’re selling death. How can you live with it?”

For context, actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Akshay Kumar faced criticism for appearing in paan masala advertisements, with Akshay later announcing that he would no longer participate in such promotions.

John Abraham's Bollywood Career

John made his acting debut in Pooja Bhatt's Jism and gained fame with films such as Dhoom, Garam Masala, Taxi No. 9211, Dostana, Force, Desi Boyz, Race 2, and Pathaan. He is currently awaiting the release of Nikhil Advani's Vedaa, which he co-produced and stars alongside Munjya actor Sharvari. John will also appear in The Diplomat, Tariq, and Tehran, all produced under his home banner, JA Entertainment. His action-thriller Vedaa is set to release on August 15.

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