John Abraham: ‘You’re selling death. How can you live with it?’
John Abraham recently criticized his colleagues in the film industry for endorsing paan masala and gutka products, highlighting the severe health risks these endorsements promote. He questioned how actors could live with themselves knowing they’re effectively “selling death.”
This comment comes amid increased scrutiny of celebrities promoting harmful products through surrogate advertising, with several Bollywood stars like Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan having faced backlash for their involvement in such endorsements. Abraham’s stance echoes the growing demand for more responsible advertising practices in the industry.
John Abraham‘s criticism also touches on the broader issue of celebrity influence and responsibility. He emphasized that public figures should consider the consequences of their endorsements, especially when the products in question are linked to serious health risks like cancer.
The actor’s statement has sparked discussions about the ethical responsibilities of celebrities in choosing the brands they promote. Abraham‘s condemnation is part of a larger conversation about holding influential figures accountable for their impact on public health and consumer behavior.