Ajay Devgn

Bollywood actor, director and producer · age 57

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Laughs off journalist question linking him to the Vimal pan‑masala row during an Acer event

Coverage in national entertainment outlets says Akshay Kumar was asked about the ongoing Vimal pan masala controversy at a recent press appearance tied to his Acer endorsement; video of him laughing and replying to a cheeky 'kesar' question circulated online, per The Times of India and other entertainment sites. The reports frame the moment as a light, on‑camera reaction rather than a statement on the regulator notices.

source: The Times of India· NDTV

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Controversy reported

Maharashtra FDA issues show‑cause notices over Vimal Elaichi ads; coverage notes Akshay had previously exited the campaign

Wire and national outlets report that Maharashtra's food safety regulator sent show‑cause notices in mid August 2026 to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over Vimal Elaichi ads that the authority says create an association with Vimal pan masala. Coverage of the notice also notes that Akshay Kumar had earlier distanced himself from related Vimal promotions, according to NDTV and The Indian Express.

source: NDTV· The Indian Express