Akshay Kumar& Ajay Devgn Aug 16, 2026 · 3w
Controversy
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.