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Former Censor Board Chairman, Pahlaj Nihalani’s accusations about Akshay Kumar endorsing pan masala has made the actors’ fans call out his bluff Former chairman of Central Board of Film Certification, Pahlaj Nihalani’s sudden outburst against actor Akshay Kumar has led many to react with amusement. On Friday, while criticising the I&B Ministry’s ban on condom ads during prime time on TV, Nihalani suddenly chose to target Akshay, the trailer of whose upcoming film Padman was trending on social media since morning. “Akshay has a very clean image. He’s seen as a hero of the masses. Then why is he promoting a brand of paan masala? Others like Govinda and even Pierce Brosnan are promoting what’s a proven agent for cancer. If this is not detrimental to national health, what is ‘Condoms’? Ms Irani (a reference to I&B Minister, Smriti Irani) needs to focus better,” Nihalani was quoted by Deccan Chronicle as saying. Use of Condoms helps Nation stay safe & in control...

Nihalani, who presented the movie Julie 2 recently, also spoke on issues such as nepotism and the casting couch. He said nepotism is very much prevalent in Bollywood. Former censor board chairperson Pahlaj Nihalani says the film industry needs to be united in its fight to avoid becoming a victim of politics. Expressing sympathy for filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali and his movie Padmavati, Nihalani said, “Full sympathy to Sanjay Leela Bhansali and full concern for the industry because it is not just about Padmavati. Any movie can face this kind of a trap of the politicians, politics and different parties. So, I think it is a very sad thing and the industry should combine and decide. Today it is Padmavati, tomorrow any movie can become like this, so we should not be a victim of politics.” Nihalani spoke at the unveiling of the Society magazine cover -- which features him -- on Wednesday. He also blamed the “lack of unity” in the film industry for the lack of solutions when contr...