Akshay Kumar's Apology After Vimal Ad Backfires As Internet Digs Out His Old Cigarette Ad

Akshay Kumar's association with Vimal has snowballed into a controversy. Akshay's association with Vimal irked fans who called him out for being a 'hypocrite'.

Following the backlash, the 'Khiladi' actor had to cut off his association immediately.?

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After facing massive backlash for becoming the face of a tobacco brand, Akshay Kumar posted a public apology on April 21 that he was withdrawing his association with the brand.?

?Akshay appeared in a commercial with Shah Rukh Khan and Ajay Devgn for Vimal Elaichi, advertised as silver-coated cardamom with saffron.?

In a statement posted on Twitter, Akshay Kumar claimed that he "has not and will not" endorse tobacco.?

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However, the internet researched and found an old Akshay commercial where he is seen endorsing a popular cigarette brand of the 90s.?

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Pointing out the actor's hypocrisy, people slammed Akshay for apologizing and making false claims, especially when the history hints otherwise.?

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Digging out his old commercials, fans pointed out Akshay Kumar's hypocrisy.

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Kumar had said that he was "deeply affected" by the public reaction to his new ad in his apology.

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He apologized to his fans and followers and pledged to donate the fee he earned from Vimal to “a worthy cause.”?

“The brand might continue airing the ads until the legal duration of the contract binding upon me, but I promise to be extremely mindful in making my future choices. In return, I shall forever continue to ask for your love and wishes," he added.?

We wonder what Akshay has to say now because the internet's research skills have bared it all.?

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