"Indian Actress Sparks Outrage with Fake Cervical Cancer Death Stunt"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Indian actor Poonam Pandey faces backlash after faking her death as part of a campaign to raise awareness for cervical cancer, drawing criticism from fans and the public. Pandey defended her actions, stating that the stunt was necessary to bring attention to the preventable cancer. The marketing agency involved also issued an apology, while defending the campaign's impact in elevating awareness about cervical cancer.