Poonam Pandey’s elaborate stunt, falsely announcing her death from cervical cancer at the age of 32, garnered global attention. Despite the shocking revelation that she had faked her demise to ‘raise awareness for cervical cancer,’ international media extensively covered the incident. The Guardian from the UK highlighted Poonam Pandey’s publicity stunt, emphasizing her pride in the impact her ‘death news’ achieved. Meanwhile, Dawn from Pakistan and Daily Star from Bangladesh both reported on the bizarre turn of events, with netizens expressing surprise and condemnation for what they deemed a ‘cheap publicity stunt.’
Various international outlets, including Sky News and UAE-based Khaleej Times, covered Poonam Pandey’s actions, labeling them distasteful and sparking outrage among netizens. The UK’s Daily Mail emphasized her ‘lie about her death’ in a headline, shedding light on the Indian Bollywood star’s controversial move to raise awareness for cervical cancer through a staged demise.
