Poonam Pandey is alive; controversial actress lambasted over her antics of gaining ‘cheap’ publicity
Chandigarh,February 3
Actress Poonam Pandey is alive.
Pandey posted a video on Instagram claiming ‘awareness’ for Cervical Cancer, saying “I am here, alive. Cervical Cancer didn’t claim me, but tragically, it has claimed the lives of thousands of women who stemmed from a lack of knowledge on how to tackle this disease.”
The controversial actress was, however, lambasted over her antics of gaining ‘cheap’ publicity.
The doubts began soon after with several Instagram followers saying the news could well be fake because she was last seen only three days ago in Goa and frequently before that as well questioned the timing of her sudden death.
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She also wrote:.Unlike some other cancers, Cervical Cancer is entirely preventable. The key lies in the HPV vaccine and early detection tests. We have the means to ensure no one loses their life to this disease. Let’s empower one another with critical awareness and ensure every woman is informed about the steps to take. Visit the link in the bio to delve deeper into what can be done. Together, let’s strive to put an end to the devastating impact of the disease and bring #DeathToCervicalCancer.”
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On Friday, the actor’s team made the shock announcement that Pandey passed away after a battle with cervical cancer but there was no confirmation of the death of the model, influencer and sometime actor known for her bold statements and appearances.
“This morning is a tough one for us. Deeply saddened to inform you that we have lost our beloved Poonam to cervical cancer. Every living form that ever came in contact with her was met with pure love and kindness. In this time of grief, we would request for privacy while we remember her fondly for all that we shared,” the post read.
As Friday went by, reports of Pandey’s death gave way to speculation, several celebrities including Kangana Ranaut and Anupam Kher took to their respective X handle to pay their tributes to the actress
Her last Instagram post, before the one on Friday announcing her death, was a video of her attending an event in Goa. She looked healthy and showed no signs of any physical weakness or mental distress.
However, Vinit Kakar, who was a co-contestant with Poonam Pandey in the first season of the Kangana Ranaut-hosted reality show ‘Lock Upp’, had dismissed the news about the death of the reality TV star as “100 per cent fake”, but he added that it was not a publicity stunt as alleged by certain sections of the media.
Talking about the ‘mysterious death’, Kakar said: “I get the feeling this news is fake. I know Poonam, she is a strong lady. I have spent two weeks with her on the show ‘Lock Upp’. I know her personality and character… She is a very strong lady.”
