Bollywood beauty admits to faking demise, claims ‘Proud’ achievement for a vital cause

In a bizarre turn of events, Bollywood actress and social media sensation Poonam Pandey has admitted to orchestrating her own death as a shocking publicity stunt. The 32-year-old, known for her appearances in Bollywood films and reality shows, sparked global headlines with a faux demise announcement on social media.

Addressing her 1.3 million followers, a post purportedly from Pandey’s management team claimed she succumbed to cervical cancer, leading to an outpouring of condolences. Manager Nikita Sharma reinforced the news, expressing shock and mourning within the entertainment industry.

However, just a day after the alleged demise, Pandey resurfaced in an Instagram video, revealing the entire episode as a well-executed hoax. She defended her extreme measure, asserting pride in drawing attention to cervical cancer, a preventable disease.

“Yes, I faked my demise. Extreme, I know. But suddenly we all are talking about cervical cancer, aren’t we? I am proud of what my death news has been able to achieve,” Pandey shared with her followers.

Using the controversy to shed light on cervical cancer prevention, Pandey advocated for the HPV vaccine and early detection tests, emphasizing the importance of raising awareness. Despite facing backlash from fans for the shocking stunt, she urged followers to channel their frustration towards empowering women with critical awareness about the disease.

The Kanpur-born model, who made her Bollywood debut in 2013, stirred headlines recently with her appearance in the reality show ‘Lock Upp.’ Pandey, boasting an Instagram following of 1.3 million, assured followers she would commit herself to raising awareness for cervical cancer.

The whirlwind of events leaves fans bewildered, questioning the extent celebrities go to grab attention and the underlying message behind Pandey’s controversial stunt.