Akshay Kumar apologises for endorsing paan masala model, says will donate price to ‘worthy trigger’

Akshay Kumar on Thursday apologised for that includes in an promoting marketing campaign of a paan masala model and mentioned he was withdrawing his affiliation.

Kumar got here below fireplace for endorsing the model, with social media customers digging up an outdated video of the actor the place he had vouched to by no means promote tobacco.

The 54-year-old actor took to Twitter and posted a be aware that started with him writing, “I’m sorry”, as many followers of the star had expressed displeasure over his choice.

Kumar mentioned he has determined to “step again” from the model and would now be donating his complete price in direction of a “worthy trigger”.

“I want to apologise to you, all my followers and well-wishers. Your response over the previous few days has deeply affected me. Whereas I’ve not and won’t endorse tobacco, I respect the outpouring of your emotions in mild of my affiliation…

“With all humility, I step again. I’ve determined to contribute your entire endorsement price in direction of a worthy trigger”.

Kumar mentioned the model would possibly proceed airing the advertisements until the “authorized period of the contract that’s binding upon me”.

“However I promise to be extraordinarily conscious in making my future decisions. In return I shall perpetually proceed to ask in your love and desires,” he added.

Earlier, Amitabh Bachchan had additionally withdrawn from an promoting marketing campaign of a paan masala model and mentioned he had returned the cash he had obtained for selling it.