Actress Poonam Pandey faked her death recently to spread awareness about cervical cancer. The news of her death spread like wildfire, as she...
Actress Poonam Pandey faked her death recently to spread awareness about cervical cancer. The news of her death spread like wildfire, as she lay low for a day. She appeared on social media the next day to talk about cervical cancer. Celebrities say that while the message has been crystal clear, the method surely wasn’t ideal.
Gurpreet Singh
The news of Poonam
Pandey's staged death as a publicity gimmick is both unfortunate and
concerning. While raising awareness about cervical cancer is a noble cause,
using false information, especially related to someone's death, is ethically
questionable and undermines the seriousness of the issue. Misusing social media
for such campaigns is indeed a misuse of the platform. While creating awareness
is crucial, the means to achieve it should be transparent and respectful. The
incident raises valid concerns about the credibility of news in the age of
social media. It emphasizes the need for responsible sharing and fact-checking
to ensure the public can trust the information they receive. Staging one's
death for publicity can be seen as a drastic and insensitive measure. While
intentions to highlight an important cause are understood, resorting to such
extreme tactics may overshadow the genuine concerns surrounding the issue at
hand.
Yashashri Masurkar
Poonam’s actions
definitely should be condemned, it’s like playing with people’s emotions. When
I heard the news, I was in shock and I am not even a fan. This has happened in
the past, death news surfaces when people are sick or recovering from a disease
which is again wrong but this particular one was in bad taste.
Sheeba Akashdeep
I thought this kind
of stunt was in very poor taste. Some people were genuinely very badly affected
by the ‘C’ word. To use it shallowly for a campaign, even if it is to create
awareness, is not a nice thing. Awareness could have been created with posts with
celebrities. No celebrity would have said no to creating an awareness campaign
for something important to women. So, this was a new kind of a low, and
for families whose loved ones are going through it or have gone through it. It
was very insensitive and not called for. And also in some way, the media needs to pull up their socks and be a little vigilant and more careful when
they report news. They need to get their facts checked before just making things
viral online.
Deepika Motwani
What she has done
is very distasteful. It's disgraceful to the cervical cancer patients and the
families who have lost their loved ones to cervical cancer. The worst part is
that there is probably a ‘team’, who has supported this idea and played along
without any responsibility. There are better ways to send a message and show
concern.
Rinku Dhawan
I don't think it's
right to use the term ‘stunt’ when promoting cervical cancer awareness. It's
not funny because many people are struggling with this in their lives. It sends
the wrong message, and I believe it diminishes the hope that keeps us going. Whether
it's a publicity stunt or a promotion gimmick, the approach is not great. If
it's meant to raise awareness, it should be done with sensitivity. It's not a
good feeling, and it's not a joke or an appropriate way to promote something.
We should be more considerate, acknowledging that some people are dealing with
serious health issues. It's like telling them they're going to die, which is
harsh. Having witnessed the challenges faced by those dealing with cancer, I
don't appreciate this approach. It seems like a poor thought, not just a
publicity stunt or a funny way to grab attention. Going to such lengths is just
too low.
Monika Singh
From the beginning,
I had a feeling that Poonam Pandey was faking it. I won't say she's right or
wrong because everyone has their own perspective. What might be right for some
could be wrong for others. For me, it's not about whether she's right or wrong;
it's more about the method she chose to spread awareness. It might not be the
right approach, but let's look at the positive side – before this incident,
many people, including myself, didn't know much about cervical cancer. Now,
more people are aware, and some are even considering the vaccine. Sure, her
actions may have hurt sensitive individuals, but we shouldn't be overly
sensitive to the point of missing the bigger picture. People knew she might be
faking it, but why are they investing so much energy in it? Some are
exceptionally sensitive, and others might have personal reasons, but they
should understand that if Poonam Pandey did this, what harm or benefit has it
caused her? It's not for publicity; she already has fame. The real gain is that
people are now aware of this disease and are thinking about it. Now, people are
questioning those who claim they didn't know about it, saying it's spreading on
social media. In my view, it might be wrong or right, I don't know. Still, the
outcome is not harmful; it has brought attention to the existence of such
diseases. Social media and the media often twist things, and it's unclear if
someone has a hidden agenda. Nevertheless, it hasn't caused any real harm; in
fact, it has raised awareness about a disease many were unaware of.
Aadesh Chaudhary
Yes, this isn't the
right way to handle things. It seems like a publicity stunt, and that's why
such actions often lead to a bad reputation. When individuals engage in such
activities, it reflects poorly on the entire community or industry. I don't
appreciate it, and it's not a good approach. There's a story about a village
where someone used to shout, "The lion is coming!" Initially, people
thought he was making everyone a fool, but when a real lion came, no one took him
seriously. It's a similar situation – if such incidents continue, people won't
know what's true or false in the news. This kind of behaviour is not good for
anyone.
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