Agency behind Poonam Pandey stunt reacts to row, says ‘her mother faced…’ | bollywood

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Poonam Pandey’s agency Schbang has apologized for planning the actor’s death stunt last week, amid calls for a case against her. In a statement on Instagram, the agency said it wanted to “raise awareness about cervical cancer” with the fake death of the model and actor.

Indian model Poonam Pandey (2011 Kingfisher Calendar girl) poses for a candid photo shoot in Mumbai on June 1, 2012. (AFP)

“Yes, we are participating in Poonam Pandey’s initiative to raise awareness about cervical cancer in collaboration with Hauterfly. To begin with, we would like to offer a sincere apology, especially to those who have been affected as a result of facing/having a loved one faces the difficulties of any type of cancer,” reads a statement.

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“Our actions were driven by a singular mission: to raise awareness about cervical cancer. In 2022, India recorded 123,907 cases of cervical cancer and 77,348 deaths. After breast cancer, cervical cancer is the second most common malignancy most common malignancy affecting middle-aged women in India.” he added.

Justifying Poonam Pandey’s actions that sparked a furore across the country, the agency claimed that her mother battled cancer.

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“Many of you may not know, but Poonam’s own mother has bravely battled cancer. Having overcome the challenges of fighting a disease like this in such a close personal environment, she understands the importance of prevention and the importance of awareness, especially when a vaccine is needed. available,” he added.

On Friday, Poonam Pandey’s team announced on Instagram that she had died in her hometown due to cervical cancer.

The post on her Instagram page on Friday read: “Deeply sad to inform you that we have lost our beloved Poonam to cervical cancer. Every life form that ever came in contact with her was greeted with pure love and kindness “. “In this time of grief, we ask for her privacy as we remember her fondly for all we shared,” her statement read.

However, Pandey later said in a video that she was alive.

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“I feel compelled to share something important with all of you: I am here, alive. Cervical cancer did not kill me, but, tragically, it has claimed the lives of thousands of women due to a lack of knowledge about how to address this problem . disease… Together, let us strive to end the devastating impact of the disease and bring #DeathToCervicalCancer,” he wrote on Instagram.

The Association of All India Cinema Workers (AICWA) has sought an FIR against Poonam Pandey.

Suresh Shyamlal Gupta, founder of AICWA, alleged that Poonam Pandey’s rally was held for cheap publicity.

“Is this a joke?… You have fallen so low to get cheap publicity. No one has fallen so low in the Bollywood industry… You have played with people’s feelings… There is a way to create awareness. “You can approach the government, an NGO or hold a press conference… I have asked the Mumbai Police Commissioner that an FIR be registered against Poonam Pandey and her manager,” he told ANI.

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