February 3rd 2024.
Bollywood actress Poonam Pandey caused quite a stir when she announced her death on Instagram, claiming to have lost her battle with cervical cancer. However, it was soon revealed that this was all a publicity stunt. The model later posted a video admitting that she is alive and well, and that the hoax was meant to raise awareness for the preventable disease.
While Pandey's intention may have been to encourage women to get tested and vaccinated, her stunt was met with widespread criticism. Many called her out for exploiting a serious health concern and using it for personal gain. Some even went as far as to say that her actions set a bad example for those suffering from the same disease.
Pandey later apologized for causing a stir and hurting people with her stunt. She explained that her intention was to shock people into talking more about cervical cancer. However, many were still not pleased with her approach, calling it unethical and manipulative.
In response to the backlash, Pandey posted another video featuring celebrities and experts speaking about cervical cancer. However, one of the people featured, known as Dr Cuterus, publicly distanced themselves from the campaign, calling it insensitive and morally reprehensible.
Cervical cancer survivor Christine also spoke out against Pandey's actions, stating that the campaign was a disrespect to patients and that cancer should never be used as a joke.
This week, The Agency is focusing on HPV and its related cancers from various perspectives. While HPV is not something to worry about for most people, it is still important to be aware of it. It is a common virus that can lead to various types of cancer, and it is often spread through skin-to-skin contact.
Throughout the week, The Agency will be exploring the human issues surrounding HPV and its related cancers. For more information, visit organizations such as Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust, The Eve Appeal, the No Man campaign, and The Anal Cancer Foundation.
Pandey, who made her Bollywood debut in 2013, has been in the spotlight for her controversial actions in the past. She has appeared in various films and TV shows, most recently in the reality show Lock Upp. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can reach out to The Agency entertainment team.
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