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  • Ambassador Salman Khan Shown Thumbs Down

    Ambassador Salman Khan Shown Thumbs Down

    Favorite of millions of people, Coca Cola India has given a “thumbs down” to superstar Salman Khan. The beverage giant has canceled Salman’s ambassadorship of their brand Thums Up. Noticeably, Khan has been the representative of Thums Up for more than a decade. Now, the company has decided to not to continue with the host of Big Boss host.

    In fact, they are in conversation with Ranveer Singh, the new-generation heartthrob, to join them as the brand ambassador of Thums Up.

    Salman Khan’s ambassadorship contract ended last month and the company seems to be in no mood to renew it. However, Coca Cola India is yet to make a comment on this.

    The company has been trying to woo the young generation, following the footsteps of their rivalry, PepsiCo India. Salman, on the other hand, has already scored a fifty. Therefore, the company is looking for a new, young, and energetic face to be their representative in India. And, Ranveer Singh definitely fits into this image.

    Some sources from the company revealed that Salman Khan was an expensive affair for Coca Cola India. He takes about Rs. 5 Crores per annum for promoting a brand. That certainly is a massive figure. Additionally, the Dabang actor’s recent remarks on Pakistani artists have also contributed in this decision of Coca Cola.

    With this move, Coca Cola’s conjoint agreement with Being Human and The Salman Khan Foundation will, also, possibly, come to an end.

  • Karan Johar Opens Up After Prolonged Controversy, Says, He Understands Indian Sentiments

    Karan Johar Opens Up After Prolonged Controversy, Says, He Understands Indian Sentiments

    Director, producer, and screenplay writer Karan Johar on Tuesday let go of his long-drawn-out patience and silence over the controversy that was flooding the Indian and Pakistani media because of the casting of his upcoming film “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil”. He released 2 minute long video to use his right to freedom of expression and to respond the criticism he has been a victim of because of his love for Pakistani actors. In this video, Johar remarks that will not entertain any talent from Pakistan from now on.

    At a recent public event, Karan had told the interviewer (Neha Dhupia) that he would choose Fawad Khan, whom the Indian fans have been addressing as Mawad Khan, over Ranbir Kapoor, if he were to choose any one between the two. Previously, he also had commented and raised voice in favor Pakistani actors and singers’ working in Bollywood. For that, he was literally given a ticket to Pakistan and unkindly labeled as an agent of ISI, the notorious intelligence agency of Pakistan.

    The protest for the association of smalltime Pakistani entertainers with Bollywood were so severe and strict that it already felt like Johar’s next movie is going to have tough time in India on his due release date. A couple of days, the association of theaters had made clear that they will not broadcast any movie that will have Paki actors in it.

    This concerned the director Karan Johar. And now, he is out with an emotion Johar face, explaining his side of the story. He is trying to explicate that he is extremely shocked and saddened over the protest, while he has his sentiments with India.

    You can see the video here –