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Maharashtra FDA Issues Notices to Bollywood Stars Over Surrogate Ads

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THE BRIEF
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The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued formal notices to several Bollywood actors, including Shah Rukh Khan and Ajay Devgn, regarding their endorsement of surrogate pan masala products.

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The crackdown is part of a broader state-wide food safety drive aimed at curbing the promotion of harmful substances through surrogate advertising channels.

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While some actors have defended their contracts, others like Sunny Deol have publicly stated their refusal to endorse such products, citing ethical concerns regarding public health.