Sunny Deol declines pan masala ads, says conscience doesn't allow

Bollywood actor Sunny Deol has declared he will never endorse pan masala or gutkha products, stating his conscience does not allow him to promote items he does not believe in. His comments, made during a recent podcast appearance, come as other prominent stars face regulatory scrutiny for their association with similar brands. Deol, whose latest film Batwara 1947 released in theatres on August 14, 2026, emphasized that his personal principles guide his professional decisions, regardless of financial incentives.

In a conversation with Shubhankar Mishra, Deol was unequivocal about his stance. "I don't do pan masala ads and kabhi karunga bhi nahi," he stated, translating his Hindi remarks to affirm he will never do such advertisements. "I don't want to do something which I don't believe in. Main in sab cheezon ko manta nahi hoon. I don't think this is a good thing to promote." He explained that while offers in this category have come his way, he consistently refuses them. Deol added that this principle extends beyond just one product category, saying, "Kitni cheezein nahi karta because mera zameer nahi manta isliye," meaning there are many things he does not do because his...