Cinema VinesSunny Deol, the veteran actor known for his roles in Gadar and other blockbusters, has publicly confirmed that he will never endorse pan‑masala products. Speaking to Shubhankar Mishra on the actor’s podcast, Deol explained that he has received several offers for such advertisements but has declined them because he does not feel comfortable promoting what he calls “unsuitable” items.
In the interview, Deol said, “I don’t want to do something which I don’t believe in.” He added, “I would never do pan‑masala ads, and I won’t do them in the future. I don’t do these things because my conscience doesn’t allow it.” The actor emphasized that his ethical stance extends beyond pan‑masala; he stated, “There are many things I don’t do because my conscience doesn’t allow me, and I do whatever I feel I should do.”
Deol also reflected on the nature of brand deals that come his way. He admitted that he sometimes cannot explain why certain opportunities are offered to him while others are not, noting, “If I represent India and everything else, somehow ads don’t come to me. I have no idea why.” He compared this to the film industry, where certain projects also slip through his radar for reasons he can’t articulate.
While the actor is focused on his personal principles, he is also in the spotlight for his latest film, Batwara 1947. Directed and co‑written by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan under Aamir Khan Productions, the period drama is set in Lahore during the 1947 Partition. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Preity Zinta, Shabana Azmi, Karan Deol, Ali Fazal, Abhimanyu Singh, Khushi Hajare, Kanikka Kapur, Waseem Rajput and Isha Sandhir. Batwara 1947 is based on Asghar Wajahat’s acclaimed play ‘Jis Lahore Nai Vekhya, O Jamya E Nai’ and was released on August 14.
