New Delhi: Poonam Pandey, who many believe faked her death to gain media attention, has now claimed that her intention was to ‘raise cervical cancer awareness’. Poonam Pandey posts a video on social media stating, “I’m alive!” The actress claims that she carried out the stunt to raise awareness about cervical cancer.
Poonam took to Instagram and wrote, “I feel compelled to share something significant with you all: I am here, alive. Cervical cancer did not claim my life, but it has tragically taken the lives of thousands of women due to a lack of knowledge about how to treat this disease. Cervical cancer, unlike other cancers, is entirely preventable. The key lies in HPV vaccination and early detection tests. We have the means to ensure that no one dies from this disease. Let us empower one another by raising critical awareness and ensuring that every woman is aware of the necessary steps. Visit the link in the bio to learn more about what can be done. Let us work together to end the disease’s devastating impact and bring #DeathToCervicalCancer.
Yesterday, Poonam Pandey’s official Instagram account broke the news of her alleged untimely death, which shocked everyone. The nation was engulfed by a shock wave. Speculation has grown because authorities and her family have yet to issue an official statement, even 24 hours after she died.
Many people on social media speculated that the actress’s death was a hoax because she did not ‘look sick’ in recent Instagram videos.
Her fake death post on Pandey’s official Instagram account read, “This morning is a difficult one for us. We are deeply saddened to inform you that our beloved Poonam has died from cervical cancer. Every living thing that came into contact with her was treated with pure love and kindness. In this time of grief, we would like to request privacy while remembering her fondly for everything we shared.”
Pandey’s media manager, Parul Chawla, had confirmed the actor’s death. The news has caused shockwaves throughout the industry. Pandey was known for her daring photographs and videos. She made her acting debut in the 2013 film ‘Nasha’. She also appeared on Kangana Ranaut’s reality show ‘Lock Upp’.
Poonam was bold and fearless when it came to expressing her thoughts; in 2011, she made a controversial statement stating that she would strip if India won the World Cup. She also appeared in numerous Bollywood films and Hindi reality shows. She appeared in films such as ‘Nasha’ and ‘Aa Gaya Hero.’ The actress’s most recent TV indulgence was Kangana Ranaut’s reality show ‘Lock Upp’, in which she appeared alongside Bigg Boss winner Munawar Faruqui and influencer Anjali Arora.