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Posted by admin on 2024-02-05 |

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Poonam Pandey has stirred confusion and concern following the circulation of news about her alleged death. The actress, known for her bold and controversial actions, reportedly staged her own death to raise awareness about cervical cancer, a move that has garnered criticism from both the industry and netizens.

Despite facing widespread backlash, Poonam's former husband, Sam Bombay, has stood by her side and expressed support for her unconventional approach. In an interview with Hindustan Times, Sam revealed that he was not surprised by the death hoax, stating, "I'm delighted she did. She is alive. That's enough for me. Alhamdullilah."

When asked about his emotional reaction to the news, Sam explained, "When I heard the news, I felt nothing in my heart. There was no sense of loss. And I thought this can't be. Why do I feel nothing? Because when you're connected, you feel everything. I think about her (Poonam Pandey) every day. And, I pray for her every day. If something was wrong, I'd know."

Providing an update on their marital status, Sam clarified, "No, we are not divorced, yet." He further expressed happiness that Poonam is still alive and stated that she has a lot to contribute in the future. "If someone raises awareness about an issue with complete disregard for their fame or image, let's respect that. Poonam Pandey is timeless. She is the boldest Indian woman. Several years from now, she'll be celebrated," he added.

A day after the news broke, Sam released an official statement on Instagram, saying, "I have not been able to fully process this. It certainly can't be true. And I don't want to believe it is. I'll compose my emotions and post something shortly. Please pray for Poonam. I thank everyone for their condolences but I'll request you to assess and ask questions. Something doesn't feel right."

Poonam Pandey's agency, Schbang, has issued an apology for planning the actor's death stunt, amid calls for legal action against her. In a statement on Instagram, the agency expressed its intention to "elevate awareness about cervical cancer" with the model-actor's fake death. Justifying Poonam Pandey's actions that triggered a furore across the nation, the agency claimed her mother battled cancer.

Meanwhile, the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has also criticized Poonam, demanding an FIR against her.

Satyajeet Tambe, a legislator from Mumbai, has called for the Mumbai Police to arrest her to discourage the spread of fake news in the future. He emphasized that using the death of an influencer/model as a method to raise awareness about cervical cancer undermines the seriousness of the disease, diverting attention away from its true nature, as he stated, "The entire episode takes away the serious nature of cervical cancer and diverts the attention entirely to the influencer."