By On Friday, manager of Poonam Pandey made a statement claiming that the model, actor, and reality TV star had passed away from cervical cancer on Thursday night. Her team also posted a message on her official Instagram account to announce her supposed death. However, it has been revealed that Poonam is actually still alive. She took to Instagram on Saturday to share a couple of videos confirming her well-being. This has led to criticism from both social media users and celebrities. (Also Read: Poonam Pandey dies of cervical cancer: What is the vaccination strategy outlined in the Interim Budget 2024 by the Centre?)
- What was mentioned by Poonam in her latest video?
- Internet is angry with Poonam
- Poonam Pandey’s team has officially confirmed the reason for the death
- Why did Poonam Pandey’s family remain silent?
- Kamaal R Khan responded
- There is speculation surrounding her most recent Instagram post
- The bodyguard claims that Poonam never spoke about being ill
What was mentioned by Poonam in her latest video?
She said, “I am alive. I didn’t die of cervical cancer. Unfortunately, I can’t say that about those hundreds and thousands of women who have lost their lives because of cervical cancer.” She went on to talk about the disease. Sharing the video, Poonam wrote, “I feel compelled to share something significant with you all – I am here, alive. Cervical Cancer didn’t claim me, but tragically, it has claimed the lives of thousands of women who stemmed from a lack of knowledge on how to tackle this disease.”
Internet is angry with Poonam
Twitter and Instagram are filled with posts and comments slamming Poonam. An X user said, “As expected! All of this was a publicity stunt! All the people who were questioning her were right!” A tweet read, “Poonam Pandey is the biggest fraud, she is alive. This is beyond shameless.”
Celebrities including her own friends from the industry are not ready to forgive her for the ‘insensitive’ joke. Responding to news about Poonam’s publicity stunt, Kusha Kapila said, “Here is an agency behind this. Someone actually came up with idea and also greenlit it I cannot.”
Poonam Pandey’s team has officially confirmed the reason for the death
Poonam’s sudden ‘passing’ was mourned by many fans and celebrities on Friday, leading to speculation about whether it was a hoax, the reason behind it, and the silence from her family.
On Friday, an update was posted on Poonam Pandey’s official Instagram account by the team of the late actor-model, “This morning is a tough one for us. Deeply saddened to inform you that we have lost our beloved Poonam to cervical cancer. Every living form that ever came in contact with her was met with pure love and kindness. In this time of grief, we would request for privacy while we remember her fondly for all that we shared.”
Speaking to Hauterrfly.com, Poonam’s manager Nikita Sharma further said, “Poonam Pandey’s commitment to her work and her unwavering spirit amidst her health struggles was truly remarkable. Her demise will continue to remind us of the urgency to prioritise health, particularly in the case of preventable diseases like cervical cancer.”
Why did Poonam Pandey’s family remain silent?
According to some reports, it was said that Poonam Pandey’s family could not be reached after her surprising announcement. A source disclosed to India Today that efforts to contact Poonam’s family members were unsuccessful as their phones were either turned off or unreachable.
A source told the portal, “We tried calling Poonam’s sister after our last call with her but ever since, her phone has been switched off. Not only that, but her other family members are also not reachable. We tried to get in touch with 2-3 members of Poonam’s team as well and, surprisingly, everybody’s phone is either switched off or unreachable. Hence, we are also confused at this moment.”
Kamaal R Khan responded
Former actor and film critic Kamaal R Khan (KRK) has rubbished the news of Poonam’s death, calling it a ‘publicity stunt’. Sharing a photo of Poonam on Instagram on Friday, he wrote in his caption, “Her death news is a publicity stunt. Poonam Pandey is alive.” He also shared a video of Poonam with others from a bash, and wrote, “Poonam was enjoying in a party just 2 days ago!”
There is speculation surrounding her most recent Instagram post
Several people on social media were also responding to a video from a party in Goa that Poonam had shared on Instagram a few days before news of her passing was made public. This video was her final Instagram post. A lot of people expressed their surprise at Poonam’s unexpected demise.
Sambhavna Seth, an actress, also mentioned that Poonam Pandey never spoke about her cervical cancer. Sambhavna, who was a contestant on the reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi with Poonam, stated in an interview with News18, “Oh my god! I knew her. We have done Khatron Ke Khiladi together. I met her last year. We actually would keep meeting sometimes socially or at an event. But she never mentioned that she was going through any problems. It’s absolutely unbelievable, I still can’t digest it. Poonam was so young, hardly 30-32 years old. Life is just so unpredictable.”
The bodyguard claims that Poonam never spoke about being ill
In a recent interview with India Today, Poonam Pandey’s bodyguard Amin Khan revealed that he had last seen her on Monday. Amin also mentioned that the model-actor did not inform him or any of her staff about her illness. He also added that Poonam’s family, including her sister, have not been responding to his calls.
“I last left madam (Poonam Pandey) on January 29; we had a photo shoot with Rohit Verma (fashion designer) in Mumbai. After that, I dropped her home. She never mentioned any illness to me or any staff… We went home, but the watchman refused to let anyone in.”
