**Salman Khan Summoned by Consumer Court Over Alleged Misleading ‘Pan Masala’ Ads**
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is at the center of a legal controversy after a consumer court issued a notice to him regarding allegedly misleading advertisements for a pan masala brand.
The complaint was filed by senior BJP leader and Rajasthan High Court advocate, Inder Mohan Singh Honey. He accused both Khan and the company behind the product of promoting it deceptively as “saffron-infused cardamom” and “saffron-infused pan masala.” Honey highlighted that authentic saffron costs about Rs. 4 lakh per kilogram, making it highly improbable as an ingredient in a product sold for just Rs. 5.
Honey stated, “Salman Khan is a role model for many people. We have filed a complaint against this in the Kota Consumer Court, and notices have been issued for a hearing. Celebrities or film stars in other countries don’t even promote cold drinks, but here they are promoting tobacco and pan masala. I urge them not to spread the wrong message to the youth, as pan masala is one of the leading causes of mouth cancer.”
Following the complaint, the Kota Consumer Court formally issued notices to the actor and the manufacturing company, asking for their responses ahead of the next hearing scheduled for November 27.
It’s important to note that while Salman Khan has appeared in advertisements for the brand’s elaichi (cardamom) product, he has not featured in advertisements for the pan masala product specifically. The company manufactures both elaichi and pan masala under the same brand name.
As of now, neither Khan nor the company have publicly responded to the notice. The upcoming hearing will determine if the court considers the promotional claims to be unfair to consumers and whether Khan’s involvement will lead to further legal consequences.
**Stay tuned for more updates on this ongoing case.**
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