John Abraham on actors endorsing “paan masala”

The Vedaa actor said that endorsing paan masala is like selling death.

John Abraham has been in the news, especially after the official trailer launch of his upcoming film Vedaa, co-starring with Sharvari Wagh in a Nikhil Advani directorial, which will be released on Independence Day, August 15. He has also remained in the news for his straightforward attitude and approach when talking to the media or audiences. Recently, he spoke about his take on actors endorsing “paan masala.”

John Abraham slams actors endorsing “paan masala.”

Since the beginning of his career, John Abraham has been an actor who has always led a healthy and disciplined life. He has repeatedly emphasized the significance of exercise and sports in maintaining a healthier lifestyle. Recently, while speaking on Ranveer Allahabadia’s podcast on his YouTube channel, John slammed actors endorsing paan masala brands and compared it to selling death.

John Abraham slams actors endorsing paan masala ads.

The Vedaa actor said he wants to be a role model and always practice what he preaches. While speaking on the podcast, he said, “If I live my life with honesty, and if I practice what I preach, then I’m a role model. But if I’m presenting a fake version of myself in the public and behaving like a different person behind their back, they’ll spot it.” He added, “People talk about fitness, and the same people endorse paan masala. I love all my actor friends and I’m not disrespecting any of them. I want to make it clear that I’m talking about myself. But I will not sell death because it’s a matter of principle. Do you know that the yearly turnover for the paan masala industry is ₹45,000 crore? Which means that even the government is supporting it, and that’s why it isn’t illegal. You’re selling death. How can you live with it?”

Apart from Vedaa, John Abraham will be seen in his production house, JA Entertainment’s produced The Diplomat, Tariq, and Tehran.