Salman Khan gets summoned by a consumer court, faces legal trouble over a misleading pan masala ad

Superstar Salman Khan has landed in legal trouble over a pan masala advertisement. As per reports in ANI, BJP Leader and Rajasthan High Court advocate Inder Mohan Singh Honey filed a complaint against the Tiger Zinda Hai actor for endorsing a mouth freshener brand that is misleading consumers through surrogate advertising. Following the complaint made at the Kota consumer court, Salman Khan and the manufacturers of the pan masala brand have been issued notices seeking a formal response. The next hearing for the case is scheduled for 27th November.

As per the report, Inder Mohan has sought a ban on the advertisements for the pan masala brand that feature Salman Khan. He has claimed that the Rajshree Pan Masala ads have been misleading consumers. Talking to ANI, Inder Mohan said, “Salman Khan is a role model for many people. We have filed a complaint against it in the Kota Consumer Court, and notices have been issued for a hearing. Celebrities or film stars in other countries don’t even promote cold drinks, but they are promoting tobacco and pan masala. I urge them not to spread the wrong message to the youth, as pan masala is one of the leading causes of mouth cancer.”

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Inder Mohan argues that the brand promotes saffron-infused mouth freshener and cardamom. Given that pure saffron is estimated at Rs 4 lakhs per kg, it is not possible to have such an expensive ingredient in a product that is priced at Rs 5. While Salman Khan has been the brand ambassador in the Rajshree Elaichi advertisements, the superstar has not appeared in any ads that promote the pan masala.

On the work front, Salman Khan is currently seen hosting Bigg Boss 19. He has also been busy shooting for his next film called Battle of Galwan. On Tuesday, Salman Khan ruled the internet for flaunting his ripped physique and getting back in shape after being trolled for his belly fat.