Alia Bhatt to Ranveer Singh: Bollywood actors who landed in trouble due to controversial ads

Bollywood celebrities have a huge fan following and fans look up to them for life lessons and inspiration. Now apart from giving powerhouse performances, these actors are also hot favourites of popular brands. Alia Bhatt, Akshay Kumar to Amitabh Bachchan and Ajay Devgn are some of the popular Bollywood celebrities who have been roped in to promote various brands. But sometimes these Bollywood actors land in a soup all thanks to their controversial ads.

Bollywood actors are not only criticised for promoting controversial ads but also face severe criticism for the same.

Here are some popular Bollywood actors who landed in trouble due to controversial ads

Alia Bhatt

The Brahmastra actress had appeared in a Manyavar advertisement campaign for bridal wear. In the ad, the actress is shown questioning the tradition of ‘kanyadaan’. The concept received a strong mixed reaction from viewers with many accusing it of hurting religious sentiments. Alia Bhatt had to face severe criticism for her quote.

Shah Rukh Khan

The Badshah faced criticism for endorsing a skin-lightening cream product a couple of years ago. Netizens trolled him and soon launched an online campaign against the superstar.  The star soon stopped promoting and encouraging fairness creams.

Akshay Kumar

The Raksha Bandhan star joined Ajay Devgn and Shah Rukh Khan in promoting Vimal Universe. However, he had to face bitter ire from his fans and was also slammed for endorsing the product. Akshay soon had to issue an apology and he also opted out of the deal.

Amitabh Bachchan

Big B had featured in an advertisement for a pan-masala brand. The powerhouse performer soon terminated his contract with the brand. He later issued a statement and also ended his association with them.

Ranveer Singh

The GullyBoy actor had appeared in a clothing company campaign. ‘Don’t hold back, Take your work home,’ read the tagline. The Padmaavat star was seen picking a girl on his shoulder. He faced severe criticism for the same and later apologised to his fans for endorsing the controversial ad.

Ajay Devgn

Like Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar, Bollywood’s Singham Ajay Devgn too promoted a pan masala brand. Ajay Devgn also faced criticism with fans trolling him for promoting the pan masala

Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna

The actors had come together for a Macho brand advertisement. The ad showcases Vicky attending a Yoga Class but as he raises his hands for an asana his shirt rides up displaying the brand.  This leaves Rashmika Mandanna the trainer excited and she begins counting slowly. Netizens called the ad cheap. Both the actors were criticised for being a part of it.

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