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Oct 15, 2024 05:06 PM IST
After experiences of Akshay Kumar and Nandu’s iconic advert being discontinued surfaced on the web, netizens paid tribute
Aside from his huge releases Sarfira and Khel Khel Mein, Bollywood celebrity Akshay Kumar was majorly within the information this 12 months for his epic cameo in Stree 2. Rajkummar Rao was hilarious as Vicky whereas Shraddha Kapoor was badass, however a serious purpose that made crows go loopy in theatres was Akshay’s entry as Sarkata’s descendant. Effectively, he’s the king of cameos as a result of he has made an look in a number of movies. We’re speaking about his anti-smoking commercial which performs proper earlier than any new movie within the cinema corridor. It was a delight to see Akshay with Nandu earlier than each film. However sadly, the favored advert has reportedly been discontinued.
In accordance with newest buzz, the Central Board of Movie Certification (CBFC) has taken the choice to drag down Akshay’s anti-smoking commercial and have changed it with one other business. Within the OG advert, Akshay enters the scene on a cycle and asks Nandu, performed by actor Ajay Singh Pal, why he’s doing ‘foo foo’ (smoking) exterior the hospital. When Akshay learns about Nandu’s spouse’s well being, he explains the significance of spending cash on sanitary pads as an alternative of cigarettes. Effectively, netizens are going to overlook this advert. Many have even bid the commercial adieu on Twitter.
Speaking about Nandu and fictional character Mukesh, who additionally earned fame thanks to a different anti-smoking advert, one social media person tweeted: “Mukesh and Nandu will endlessly stay in our reminiscence. Integral a part of our cinema viewing expertise even when u don’t trouble trying up out of your cellphone whereas the adverts have been enjoying”, whereas one other netizen shared, “Wow, what a journey! Nandu’s advert was iconiC 😢 It’s bittersweet to see them go, however Akshay’s affect will all the time be remembered. #EndOfAnEra.” In the meantime, an Akshay fan joked: “Actually END OF AN ERA…! 😂 #AkshayKumar was Repeatedly seen in Theatres for six years, if not in a Movie then positively on this Advert 🫡Mast Advert tha Vaise 😜.”
No person might ever match Akshay and his iconic ‘foo foo’ dialogue. However who do you assume can be impactful sufficient to star within the substitute of this advert whether it is made?
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