ONCE SHE SPREAD A FALSE NEWS OF DEATH, SHE SPARKED A CONTROVERSY OVER RAMLILA

ONCE SHE SPREAD A FALSE NEWS OF DEATH, SHE SPARKED A CONTROVERSY OVER RAMLILA

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RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

DELHI----------------------------As soon as news broke that Poonam Pandey would play Mandodari in the upcoming Luv-Kush Ramlila in Delhi, saints and sages began protesting. However, Poonam's name is often embroiled in controversies.

Model and actress Poonam Pandey often finds herself embroiled in controversy for her outspokenness or actions. Now, once again, a new controversy has erupted around her. This time, the reason is the Luv-Kush Ramlila to be held in Delhi, in which Poonam will play Ravana's wife Mandodari. Saints and sages have strongly protested against this selection. However, Poonam has been embroiled in controversies many times before, or rather, she has personally invited the oppressed. Let's find out when and how Poonam Pandey became synonymous with controversy.

Looking back at Poonam's timeline of controversies, Poonam Pandey first came into the spotlight during the 2011 World Cup. She announced on social media that if India won the final, she would strip in the stadium to support the team. The team won, but her statement caused a stir. At that time, she was more talked about than the game itself, and protests were also seen in many places. After Team India's victory, Poonam Pandey was not seen for some time.

In 2013, during the promotion of her film, Poonam posed for a very bold photoshoot to gain publicity. These photos caused a stir on social media. Critics called it a cheap publicity stunt, while Poonam called it a part of her career.

Poonam launched her own mobile app in 2017. Her bold videos and exclusive photos were uploaded to this app. However, just hours after its launch, the app was removed from Google Play Store. The reason was complaints related to her content. This case once again brought her into controversy.

In 2020, Goa police filed a case against Poonam Pandey. She was accused of shooting an obscene video in a public place. She was arrested following the incident, though she was later granted bail. This case brought her back into the spotlight.

In 2020, Poonam married film director Sam Bombay. Just days after their wedding, reports of a physical altercation between the two surfaced. Poonam filed a police complaint and accused her husband of domestic violence. This dispute also brought controversy to her personal life.

During an event, when actress Divya Agarwal publicly lifted Poonam in her lap, her dress rose too high and malfunctioned. The video went viral on social media, and Poonam faced trolling again.

In 2024, news suddenly broke that Poonam Pandey had passed away. The post was shared from her official social media account, but a few hours later it became clear that it was part of a 'cervical cancer awareness campaign.' Poonam was heavily criticized for using the name of a serious disease to promote it. Numerous memes were also created about her at the time.

Poonam made several personal revelations while participating in Kangana Ranaut's reality show 'Lock Up.' Her statements and behavior on the show sparked a major debate on social media. Here too, her bold style made headlines. During this time, Poonam made another very personal and emotional statement related to her personal life. She revealed that her husband, Sam Bombay, often beat her.