Paparazzi spotted Poonam Pandey outside a temple, likely Mumbai's Sidhivinayak, in her first public appearance following the recent Instagram death hoax.
Confirmation is pending on the temple location.
In her first interview after the whole death hoax saga, she said, "Aisa Jhooth Mai 1000 Baar Bolungi" (I will say such lies a thousand times) while also being sorry for her fans.
In the interview, Poonam Pandey defended her stunt, emphasizing that it was for a good cause and shouldn't face such criticism.
On February 2nd, Poonam Pandey's team announced her demise on various social media platforms, citing cervical cancer as the cause. The news garnered sympathy from celebrities like Kangana Ranaut and TV stars. However, in a later video, Poonam disclosed that it was a stunt for a cervical cancer awareness campaign.
In a significant Instagram post, Poonam Pandey shared a video expressing her survival. She emphasised the preventability of cervical cancer, contrasting it with the unfortunate cases of other women who lost their lives due to a lack of knowledge about the disease.
Public Backlash And Celebrity Criticism
Celebrities, including Vivek Agnihotri, Ekta Kapoor, and Kangana Ranaut, criticised Poonam Pandey's actions in the wake of the death hoax.
Poonam Pandey Faces Defamation Lawsuit
Poonam Pandey and Sam Bombay are reportedly facing a Rs 100 crore defamation lawsuit filed by Faizan Ansari. Ansari alleges that the couple staged the death to downplay the seriousness of her cancer and manipulate emotions, especially within the Bollywood industry.
FIR Details Serious Allegations
According to Pinkvilla, the FIR alleges that Poonam Pandey and Sam Bombay (filmmaker) collaborated to orchestrate her death, trivializing the severity of cancer. The lawsuit accuses them of exploiting the situation for personal gain and breaching the trust of millions.
Poonam Pandey Addresses Backlash On Instagram
In response to the backlash, Poonam Pandey has again addressed the criticism in a recent Instagram post, reiterating her commitment to cervical cancer awareness. She hinted at feeling exploited by certain individuals, expressing her determination to support the cause despite the challenges.
This series of events has sparked intense discussions surrounding?Poonam Pandey's controversial actions?and the ensuing legal repercussions.